Real Estate and Cadastral System (10 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to search for and use property information from different sources. The student knows the effects of the transfer of parcels on the real estate system. The student is able to draw up a deed of conveyance of real estate.

Content

Basic concepts of building systems, history of land ownership and land systems in Finland, Land Information System (KTJ), rights and obligations related to property ownership, possibilities of using real estate, procedure in cadastral surveying, basics of real estate valuation, real estate transactions. The course emphasizes retrieving information about real estate from different data sources.

Prerequisites

No previous knowledge required.

Teaching methods

Lectures and exercises. Tests of lecture materials.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Lecture material, material announced at the lecture.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Tests will be held on the lecture material. Retake and upgrade option at the end of semester.

Student workload

Lectures and exercises are weekly. Exercises partly as independent work. Repetition on lecture materials for tests and completion of tests.

Assessment methods and criteria

Tests are evaluated with points, which are used to determine the grade. Exercises are evaluated as approved or failed.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to name the parts of the real estate information system, describe the key concepts related to real estate in general terms, find information concerning real estate from different sources and is able to draw up a simple deed of sale of real estate.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has a thorough knowledge of the real estate information system and its information, is able to describe the most important real estate valuation methods and draw up a deed of sale of real estate.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to explain the concepts of real estate dimensions. Is able to make a deed of sale and simple property valuations. Knows the effects of property information and zoning on land use.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is able to name the parts of the real estate information system, describe the key concepts related to real estate in general terms, find information concerning real estate from different sources and is able to draw up a simple deed of sale of real estate.