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Metria Guide-7 analyses that can be done with real estate data and GIS

Written by English | Kristina Berg | Apr 29, 2026 9:37:22 AM

How spatial analysis improves decision-making

Introduction to the report

Real estate information is an important source of data for many businesses. Data on real estate, buildings, ownership and land use are used in everything from credit scoring and risk analysis to infrastructure planning and community development.

When real estate information is combined with geographic information systems (GIS), organizations can analyze how real estate, land and infrastructure interact in a geographic context.

In Sweden, information on around 3.4 million properties is held in the national Land Registry. Through spatial analysis, this information can be used to identify risks, analyze portfolios and plan projects.

In this guide, we describe seven types of analysis that can be conducted with real estate data and GIS.

You can download the guide here