The EAQE is the single qualifying examination you must pass to apply for an estate agent’s licence (individual) in Hong Kong. It tests your knowledge of the legislation, regulations and practice governing estate agency work — the gateway to the higher estate agent’s licence.
The EAQE is the single qualifying examination you must pass to apply for an estate agent’s licence (individual) in Hong Kong. It tests your knowledge of the legislation, regulations and practice governing estate agency work — the gateway to the higher estate agent’s licence.
A single 3-hour paper-based MCQ exam in two parts: Part I has 30 standalone MCQs (60 marks); Part II has 20 case-study MCQs (40 marks). You must clear 60% in each part separately.
Anyone seeking an estate agent’s licence (individual) — typically those aiming to become a licensed estate agent or branch manager. A pass also qualifies you to apply for a salesperson’s licence.
30 standalone MCQs (60 marks) testing core knowledge of estate agency legislation, regulations and practice. Pass needs ≥ 36 marks.
20 case-study MCQs (40 marks) applying legislation and practice rules to realistic estate agency scenarios. Pass needs ≥ 24 marks.
Study the latest EAA Examination Handbook and Syllabus — it defines exactly what each part covers.
Know the Estate Agents Ordinance, its subsidiary legislation and the Code of Ethics thoroughly.
Practise Part II case studies — applying the law to scenarios is what trips most candidates up.
Use mock examinations to get used to MCQ wording and timing (50 questions in 3 hours).
You must pass BOTH parts — balance revision so neither Part I nor Part II falls below 60%.