Thomas Sim PEA2066

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With reference to the Arbitration Act 2005, explain the Arbitration agreement and interim measures by the High Court.

(20 marks, 2017 Q8)

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Refer earlier post below.

Arbitration agreement, what is […]

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a) Define ‘Marketing Management’ within the property marketing context. (5 marks)

b) Elaborate four (4) alternative concepts or marketing philosophies under which organizations carry out their marketing […]

Q.Elaborate five (5) major forces in the organization’s macro environment that may shape opportunities and pose threat to property development organisation.(25 marks, 2017 Q2)A.This is PESTEL factors and how this […]

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After deciding the overall marketing strategy, a marketing organization would be planning the marketing mix which comprises controllables and tactical marketing tools to produce the response it wants from the […]

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Through market segmentation, organization divide large heterogeneous markets into smaller segments that can be reached more efficiently and effectively. It has to use different segmentation variables for this […]

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a) Effective customer oriented pricing involves understanding how much value consumers place on the benefits they receive from the product in setting a price that captures this value. Explain the differences […]

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Organizations must inform consumers about their product benefits and carefully position products in the consumers’ mind through advertising and public relations.

a) Elaborate the four (4) major decisions when […]

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a) Elaborate on the four (4) major buyer’s characteristics which influence the buyer’s decision process in buying any property. (20 marks)

b) Clarify any two (2) stages in the process of adopting a new […]

Q.Value of property may increase or decrease depending on the factors that influence it. Explain five (5) factors that influence the value of residential property.(20 marks, 2017 Q1)A.*This question mentions about […]

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Explain the following matters:

a) Three (3) types of interest that exist in a property. (10 marks)

b) Differences between value, cost and price. (10 marks)

(20 marks, 2017 Q2)

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a) 3 types of interests

In […]

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Property is unique and has special characteristics that are different from the characteristics of other commodities. Explain five (5) unique characteristics of a property.

(20 marks, 2017 Q3)

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Explain means […]

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By using an appropriate valuation mathematics formula solve the following problems:

a) Miss Warda Erina deposited RM10,000 every year for 10 years in the bank. The guaranteed return is 10% per annum. Calculate […]

Q.a) Based on the Discounted Cash Flow method, calculate the Net Present Value of the cash flow of the following project:Discount rate = 11% per annum. (10 marks)b) By using the data (a) above, calculate the net […]

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a) In 2012, a semi-detached house in Shah Alam was rented at market rate for RM2.500 per month. The owner of the property has changed part of the floor tiles in the living room at a cost of RM1,500. After 5 […]

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In the Comparison Method, the value can be obtained either directly or adjusted which requires the valuer to make adjustments to comparable properties.

a) Elaborate the meaning of adjusted comparison method. […]

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Cost method is a method of valuing property that refers to the items of expenses or cost of constructing a building.

a) Describe the situations in which the cost method is used. (5 marks)

b) Explain the […]

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a) Explain the importance of site investigation. (5 marks)

b) Discuss the information needed from desk study phase and site reconnaissance phase in conducting a site investigation. (20 marks)

(25 marks, 2017 […]

Q.a) Structural steel frames are commonly used for tall and wide buildings. Using diagrams explain a typical steel portal frame details. (10 marks)b) Determine three (3) methods that commonly be used to protect […]

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Explain two (2) types of solid ground floor construction for domestic building.

(25 marks, 2017 Q3)

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A ground-level floor can be an earthen floor made of soil, or be solid ground floors made of concrete […]

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a) In Malaysia, builders prefer to construct the pitch roof system as compared to flat roof system. Explain. (10 marks)

b) With the aid of labeled diagram, explain the construction of portal frame roof for […]