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Lack of real estate data affects decisions in several sectors

Written by English | Kristina Berg | Feb 10, 2026 11:41:24 AM

Inadequate real estate data costs - how it affects decisions in energy, finance and infrastructure

As the energy transition accelerates, infrastructure investments increase and risk perceptions change, the demands on decision-making data are increasing. Today, high-quality real estate information is crucial for organizations to be able to make accurate, efficient and long-term sustainable decisions.

Real estate information is used in an increasing number of areas critical to society - from the expansion of electricity and communication networks to credit assessment, insurance and climate analysis. At the same time, Metria sees that decisions are still being made on data that is outdated, incomplete or not fit for purpose.

The consequences can be extensive: wrong investments, delays in projects, increased costs and difficulties in managing risks linked to climate, safety or regulations.

- Increasingly, we see organizations underestimating the speed at which real estate conditions change and the impact this has on business decisions. In many cases, the quality of real estate information is crucial to the outcome," says Lena Lüning, Product Manager Geographic Information, Metria.


By working with quality-assured, updated and analyzed real estate information, companies and organizations can create more accurate decision-making data. When data is also combined with geographical analyses and industry-specific knowledge, it becomes possible to see connections, identify risks and prioritize the right measures.


Going forward, the demand for transparency, traceability and timeliness in real estate data will increase further. Organizations that invest early in the right data foundation will be better equipped for future regulations, increased sustainability requirements and more complex decision-making environments.

About Metria

Metria offers digital solutions and services in GIS, geodata, real estate and business information. Our offering covers the entire chain from identifying the customer's needs for geodata, real estate and business information to collecting, analyzing and visualizing data to create insights that lead to smarter, safer and greener decisions.

Since spring 2022, Metria has been part of Spir Group, a Nordic group with approximately 260 employees in Norway and Sweden. Spir Group is a Nordic company that, by collecting and making information available between consumers, public and private sectors, we simplify processes that are unnecessarily complex.

Spir Group is the parent company and visionary force behind several software subsidiaries, all dedicated to delivering business-critical technology that sustains and develops society.

Our customers range from real estate agents, banks, insurance companies, appraisers, real estate developers, media companies, builders, property owners, engineers, energy companies to building material manufacturers.

More information about Spir Group is available at www.spirgroup.com.