For organizations with large real estate holdings or portfolios, a seemingly simple question can be surprisingly difficult to answer: Which properties do we actually own—and has anything changed?
This question becomes particularly relevant in larger corporate groups where properties may be owned by several different companies with different corporate identification numbers. Energy and telecommunications companies are examples of industries where real estate holdings can be extensive and where up-to-date information on properties and ownership structures needs to be available over time.
Real Estate Information Changes
To obtain a comprehensive overview of a real estate portfolio owned by multiple companies, properties must be identifiable by their respective companies, and the information must be consolidated at the corporate group level. Since ownership structures and other real estate information change, this overview must also be kept up to date over time.
For a corporate group, therefore, more than a one-time survey may be required. The challenge also lies in continuously identifying the properties that belong to different parts of the organization and capturing relevant changes.
This is where a continuous flow of information can make a difference.
From real estate data to actionable information
Metria helps organizations identify properties and compile the property information their operations need. The information can be tailored according to, for example, organization, geographic area, and other selection criteria.
With Metria Property Extract, information about multiple properties and property owners can be delivered as a defined one-time extract. For businesses that need to keep the information up to date over time, property subscriptions are also available.
This means that the organization does not need to build the entire process itself to retrieve, process, and compile information from source data. Instead, the information can be delivered in a format tailored to the current need.
Up-to-date information creates better conditions
Needs vary from one organization to another. For one organization, the question might be which properties are owned by different companies within the group. For another, property information may need to be combined with, for example, building information, geodata, or other geographic information to provide a useful basis for analysis and planning.
What they have in common is the need to base decisions and operational planning on accurate information.
For organizations with large or changing real estate portfolios, the question is therefore not just : “Which properties do we own?”
Equally important is:
How do we ensure that we have an up-to-date picture even when things change?
Frequently Asked Questions About Real Estate Portfolios and Real Estate Information
How do you get a comprehensive overview of properties owned by multiple companies?
By identifying the properties belonging to each company and compiling the property information at the group level, it is possible to create a unified view of the property portfolio.
How do you keep information about a large real estate portfolio up to date?
For businesses where property holdings or ownership structures change, a continuous data feed can be used to capture relevant changes and keep the data up to date over time.
Can property information be combined with geodata?
Yes. Real estate information can be combined with, for example, building information and other geodata to provide a basis for geographic analysis, planning, and decision-making.
Do you need a comprehensive overview of your real estate portfolio?
Metria helps organizations access customized and up-to-date information about properties and property owners—as a one-time delivery or an ongoing subscription.
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Metria Property Extract as a property subscription
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