Step 1: Ascertain whether the estate agent is acting solely on behalf of the developer

Generally speaking, developers often engage estate agents to handle the sales of first-hand properties. Prospective purchasers should be aware that these agents may act solely for the developers but not the purchasers. It is important for a purchaser to ascertain whether the agents are acting on his behalf, and to gather comprehensive information about the property as well as the details of purchase incentives, in order to safeguard his interests.