25 Anniversary Estate Agents Authority

Mr Simon SIU Chak-yu, BBS, JP
Chairman’s Message

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the promulgation of the Estate Agents Ordinance and the establishment of the Estate Agents Authority (“EAA”). It is my honour to be appointed the Chairman of the EAA at its silver jubilee, witnessing this remarkable milestone of the EAA.

The 25th Anniversary theme, “Together we Establish, Advocate and Achieve”, not only reflects the achievements and advances of the EAA over the last quarter of a century, but also refers to our continued development with the trade and the public, and our commitment to serve in the new era of opportunities.

In the early years of its establishment, the EAA tackled some primary issues of the trade and guided it to the right path. After over two decades of development, the EAA has successfully led the trade to become a regulated industry. All along, the EAA upholds professionalism and at the same time acts responsively to the ever-changing and challenging environment.

Despite the impact of the COVID pandemic, the industry still maintained steady growth, with the EAA strengthening the standards of the trade while enhancing consumer protection.

At this joyful moment while we celebrate with over 45,000 individual and company licensees, I firmly believe that the public image and reputation of the industry will continue to grow, and as their professionalism further develops, they will provide well-regulated services to the public.

The achievements of the EAA in the past 25 years could not have been accomplished without the dedication and commitment of all the past Chairmen, the fellow members of the past and present Board, the trade and our friends from different sectors. I would like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to the colleagues of the EAA for their contribution over the years. I am particularly grateful to the government of the HKSAR for her unwavering support and trust in the EAA.

The 25th Anniversary celebration represents both a new beginning on the EAA’s journey to enhance estate agency standards, as well as a significant milestone we shall never forget. We will continue to make important contributions to the society of Hong Kong in the years to come.