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Thomas Sim E3009 wrote a new post, Budget 2019 on Stamp Duty and Real Property Gains Tax Q2 5 years, 4 months ago
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The National Budget for the year 2019 has reviewed items on Stamp Duty and Real Property Gains Tax. There were also clauses regarding a moratorium period in their implementations. Explain the matters that have […]
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Thomas Sim E3009 wrote a new post, Development charge calculation Q3 5 years, 4 months ago
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a) Lot 456, Section 5, Town of Kuala Lumpur with the land area of 20,000 square feet is zoned for commercial use with the plot ration of 1:7.0 and plinth area of 60%. The owner has proposals for a building with […]
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Thomas Sim E3009 wrote a new post, TCPA Purchase Notice and The Appeal Board Q4 5 years, 4 months ago
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i. A planning application by Encik Yusof to develop his land has been rejected on the grounds that the land is zoned for public purpose. His appeal has also been rejected.
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Thomas Sim E3009 wrote a new post, Lease renewal premium calculation Q5 5 years, 4 months ago
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Encik Ali owns two (2) pieces of land in Malaysia. He plans to develop the land as follows:i. Lot 222 has a title in perpetuity with an agricultural category of land use and a total land area of 10 acres. […]
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Thomas Sim E3009 wrote a new post, Income Tax Reliefs etc Q6 5 years, 4 months ago
Q.a) With reference to the Income Tax Act 1967, explain the following:
i. Chargeable Incomeii. Capital Allowance (6 marks)
b) State two (2) conditions that need to be fulfilled by Malaysian Residents in order to […]
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Thomas Sim E3009 wrote a new post, Real Property Company Gains Tax Calculation Q7 5 years, 4 months ago
Q.Velerom Sdn Bhd was a controlled Real Estate company formed on 1 March 2015 with the paid up capital of 200,000 ordinary shares of RM1 per share unit. Hany Enterprise owned 40,000 share units in the company. On […]
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Thomas Sim E3009 wrote a new post, Unique characteristics of Real Estate Factors affecting Q1 5 years, 4 months ago
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Real estate is unique and has special characteristics that are different from the characteristics of other commodities.a) Explain five (5) unique characteristics of real estate. (10 marks)
b) Elaborate five […]
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Thomas Sim E3009 wrote a new post, Art & Science of Valuation, 3 types of interests in real estate Q2 5 years, 4 months ago
Q.Valuation is defined as an art and science in estimating the value of an interest in a property for a particular purpose. It will take into account all features of the property, the economic factors, the market […]
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Thomas Sim E3009 wrote a new post, Open Market Value, Value v Price v Cost Q3 5 years, 4 months ago
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With an appropriate example, explain the following:a) the meaning of open market value. (10 marks)
b) the differences between value, price and cost. (10 marks)
(20 marks, 2019 Q3)
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a) Open market […]
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Thomas Sim E3009 wrote a new post, Annuity, Net Yield and Reversionary Net Yield Q4 5 years, 4 months ago
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a) Puan Rina saved RM24,000 each year in a savings account providing 3.25% interest rate p.a. for ten (10) years. At the end of the 10th year, Puan Rina put the accumulated sum into a fixed deposit account that […]
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Thomas Sim E3009 wrote a new post, Discounted Cash Flow method of Valuation Q5 5 years, 4 months ago
Q.a) Based on the Discounted Cash Flow method, calculate the Net Present Value of the cash flow of the following project:
b) By using the data (a) above, calculate the net present value of the cash flows of the […]
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Thomas Sim E3009 wrote a new post, Comparison Method of valuation and rental valuation Q6 5 years, 4 months ago
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The Comparison Method refers to the difference or similarities between two or more properties. The basis of this method is comparisons are made to the property to be valued.a) Explain four (4) conditions for […]
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Thomas Sim E3009 wrote a new post, Investment method of valuation Net income, RoR & Outgoings Q7 5 years, 4 months ago
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The Investment method is a method of valuation of property that can generate income through the process of renting or leasing a property.a) Explain the concept of the investment method in determining the […]
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Thomas Sim E3009 wrote a new post, Profit method, Tenant's Share & Divisible Balance Q8 5 years, 4 months ago
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Explain the following:i) Profits method of valuation (10 marks)
ii) Tenant’s Share (5 marks)
iii) Divisible balance (5 marks)(20 marks, 2019 Q8)
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Revision on various methods of valuation in real […]
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Thomas Sim E3009 wrote a new post, Foundation functions of Q1 5 years, 4 months ago
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Foundation is an important component of a building. Explain five (5) functions of building foundations.(25 marks, 2019 Q1)
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2017 Q2a
Ref:
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Thomas Sim E3009 wrote a new post, Adv and Disadv of in-situ concrete, steel and pre-cast concrete frames Q2 5 years, 4 months ago
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Discuss the main advantages and disadvantages on in-situ concrete frames, steel frames and pre-cast concrete frames.(25 marks, 2019 Q2)
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2016 Q2
In-situ Concrete vs Prefabricated Steel frame
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Thomas Sim E3009 wrote a new post, Site Investigation – desk study & site reconnaissance Q3 5 years, 4 months ago
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Site investigations is a process of discovery or exploration of the ground conditions for the selection of the most appropriate location for a project. Discuss the information needed from desk study phase and […] -
Thomas Sim E3009 wrote a new post, Roof – flat, sloping & pitched Q4 5 years, 4 months ago
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With the aid of diagram(s), explain:Flat roof
Sloping roof
Pitched roof(25 marks, 2019 Q4)
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Flat roof
2016 Q4b
Ref:
Earlier post.Sloping roof
Sloping roof is pitched roof. Just that sloping […]
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Thomas Sim E3009 wrote a new post, Floor finishes Q5 5 years, 4 months ago
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The traditional floor surface and finishes for ground floors are natural stone slabs, thick clays tiles or brick laid on a bed of lime, and sand on consolidated earth base. Explain five (5) types of floor […] -
Thomas Sim E3009 wrote a new post, Construction of Septic Tank Q6 5 years, 4 months ago
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Explain the design and construction of septic tank for a domestic building.(25 marks, 2019 Q6)
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Septic tank for the first time came out as a COMPLETE SINGLE QUESTION.
Design and Construction details for a […]
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