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1. Timing for renewal
All licences and statements of particulars of business are effective only within the validity period stipulated therein. They become invalid immediately upon expiry. The time frame for renewing a licence is not more than three months and not less than one month prior to the expiration of the licence (the prescribed period). The Authority may not accept a renewal application submitted after the prescribed period. Where a late application is accepted, there is no guarantee that the renewal process can be completed before the expiry of the current licence.
In the following cases, processing time will be relatively longer and such applications should therefore be submitted as early as possible within the prescribed period:
- a condition is attached to the licence
- removal of a condition attached to the licence
If a licence has expired, the ex-licensee should submit an application for the grant, instead of for the renewal, of a licence. It is an offence for such a person to practise estate agency work without a valid licence, notwithstanding that he / she has submitted an application which is pending disposal.
For ex-licensees re-applying for licence, please click here for more information.
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