Property and Estate Law (5cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Content scheduling

The lectures will be held on a weekly basis on a variety of topics. At the same time, the student will complete learning assignments/exercises in accordance with the given schedule. The pair assignments/exercises conducted in lieu of the weekly lectures will be separately agreed upon in connection with the classes

Objective

The object of the course
Property law as a subject gives you good basic knowledge of the obligations, legislation and legal practice related to immovable property. You will need this competence when working in the banking sector, for example, or as a real estate agent.

Course competences
Business competence
The students know the central theories related to this specialisation option. The students possess at least an advanced beginner’s skills in the practical tasks of the specialisation option.
Learning to learn
Student assesses and develops their competence and learning methods in different learning environments. Student is able to acquire, critically assess and appropriately apply the national and international knowledge base and practices of their field.
Ethics
Is able to take responsibility for their own actions and their consequences and reflects on them in accordance with the ethical principles and values of their field.
Working in working life
Utilises the opportunities offered by technology and digitalisation in their work.


The learning objectives of the course
You are familiar with the legislation governing the debt and security system and the sale of properties and understand their general principles. You understand the purpose of debt and security arrangements and the sale of a property. You recognise the legal question at stake in the court case. You master the ground rules related to debt and security arrangements and the sale of a property.

Content

Debt, setoff and expiry of debt
Security arrangements
Sale of a property
Registration of title and mortgage
Legal practice

Materials

Lecture materials, relevant legislation;

Recommended eBooks:
Saarnilehto, A., Annola, V., Hemmo, M., Karhu, J., Kartio, L., Tammi-Salminen, E., Tolonen, J., Tuomisto, J. & Viljanen, M. 2004. Varallisuusoikeus. Helsinki. WSOYPro.
Kaisto, J, & Lohi, T. 2013. Johdatus varallisuusoikeuteen. Helsinki. Talentum Media.
Kasso, M. 2014. Kiinteistön kauppa ja omistaminen. Helsinki. Talentum.

Teaching methods

The course is completed by participating in lecture teaching, which is implemented as e- teaching in a Moodle and, with a separate announcement, possibly also as independent monitoring of online lectures offered by external operators (e.g. Eduhouse). In addition, the course contains learning and practice tasks.

Exam schedules

The grade for the course is based on the final exam. The course assignments must be completed before the final exam.

Final exam in Moodle on April 29, 2026-April 30, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
The first resit will be available on May 8, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. and May 9, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.
The second resit will be available on May 15, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. and will close on May 16, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.

You must register for the resit no later than two (2) days before the exam date by sending an email to the teacher.

Completion alternatives

The use of an optional completion method is subject to a well-founded reason that will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Student workload

Student workload in hours:
Lectures 22 h
virtual learning 38 h
independent study / completion of learning assignments 75 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Adequate 1
You are familiar with the legislation governing the debt and security system and the sale of properties and understand their general principles. You understand the purpose of debt and security arrangements and the sale of a property. You recognise the legal question at stake in the court case. You master the ground rules related to debt and security arrangements and the sale of a property.

Satisfactory 2
You are familiar with the legislation governing the debt and security system and the sale of properties and their general principles and are able to apply them. You are able to explain the purpose of debt and security arrangements and the sale of a property from the point of view of the different parties involved. You recognise the legal question at stake in the court case and the applicable points of law. You master the ground rules related to debt and security arrangements and the sale of a property.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3
You are familiar with the legislation governing the debt and security system and the sale of properties and their general principles and are able to apply them. You master the purpose of debt and security arrangements and the sale of a property from the point of view of the different parties involved and are able to put it forward in your assignments. You recognise the legal question at stake in the court case and the applicable points of law and are capable of resolving the case in accordance with the instructions provided. You are able to prepare promissory notes and a deed of sale of a real estate property.

Very Good 4
You are familiar with the legislation governing the debt and security system and the sale of properties and their general principles and are able to apply them. You master the debt and security arrangements and the sale of a property in practice and are able to put it forward in your assignments. You recognise the legal question at stake in the court case and the applicable points of law and are capable of resolving the case in accordance with the instructions provided. You are able to prepare promissory notes and a deed of sale of a real estate property in compliance with the formal requirements.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You are familiar with the legislation governing the debt and security system and the sale of properties and their general principles and are able to apply them. You master the debt and security arrangements and the sale of a property in practice and are able to put it forward in your assignments. You recognise the legal question at stake in the court case and the applicable points of law and are capable of resolving the case in accordance with the instructions provided and analysing the case in a versatile way, showing problem-centred resolving ability. You are able to prepare promissory notes and a deed of sale of a real estate property in compliance with the formal requirements.

Qualifications

The Finnish legal system
Legal action and legal capacity
Conclusion and termination of contract
Form, content and interpretation of contracts
Legal practice

Further information

Written feedback on the learning assignments every 3 to 4 weeks after the expiry of the time limit given for returning the assignment. The pair/group assignments conducted or presented during the class will be reviewed and feedback will be received on them during the class, and they also involve self and peer assessment.