Introduction to Property Development

Knowledge

Upon completion of the course, students should have:

• basic knowledge of considerations and values in the Norwegian planning system, including how planning can produce added value
• good knowledge of land management pursuant to the Planning and Building Act (types of plans, processing of building applications, process requirements, participation, appeals and legal effects)
• familiarity with the real estate market in Norway, property development as a process, and how market participants behave

Skills

After completing the course, students should be able to:

• explain the basic features of a planning process, and solve relevant practical cases,
• collect, analyse and discuss relevant planning and property information for potential development areas and objects
• reflect on the economic and social consequences of land-use planning and real estate development

General competence

After completing the course, students should be able to:

• contribute to solving complex tasks related to the relationship between public land management and other parts of real estate development projects
• communicate about land use planning and real estate development with professionals in the field