Medan, September 22, 2026 — An understanding of legal aspects is an important component in property management, transactions, development, and valuation. This is particularly relevant to the fields of property management and valuation, as property assets are not only associated with economic value but are also closely related to ownership, control, legality, and legal certainty.
One relevant reference for enriching this understanding is the book Teknik Pembuatan Akta Notaris dan PPAT (Techniques for Preparing Notarial and Land Deed Official Documents) by Dr. Henry Sinaga, S.H., Sp.N., M.Kn. and Rehulina Dwianyty Sitepu, S.H., M.Kn. The book specifically discusses the technical aspects of preparing deeds by Notaries and Land Deed Officials (PPAT), which are closely connected to various land-related activities and property transactions.
Within the context of the Master’s Program in Property Management and Valuation (MMPP), Graduate School, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), legal literacy concerning Notarial and PPAT deeds provides valuable supporting knowledge for students and academics in understanding the property ecosystem more comprehensively.
The field of property management and valuation does not operate independently. Property-related decision-making may involve various aspects, including economic, technical, spatial planning, taxation, land administration, and legal considerations. Therefore, an understanding of legal documents and procedures related to land and property can help students develop a more comprehensive perspective of property assets.
Particularly in property valuation activities, legality is one of the important aspects to be considered in understanding the subject property. Land tenure and ownership status, the use and utilization of property, as well as documents underlying ownership, control, or transactions constitute important contextual information that may affect the analysis of a property. Such understanding complements the valuation competencies developed through education in the MMPP program.
Through the integration of legal literacy with property management and valuation knowledge, students are expected to develop a broader and more comprehensive understanding of property assets. This interdisciplinary perspective supports the development of professional competencies that are relevant to the increasingly complex dynamics of the property and land sectors.