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What is real estate information and how is it used?

Written by English | Kristina Berg | Apr 2, 2026 7:57:34 AM

Real estate information is data on properties, buildings and land, such as ownership, assessed values and addresses. The information is used to analyze risks, value properties and make decisions in areas such as finance, energy and urban planning.

What is real estate information?

Real estate information includes data on:

    • property names
    • addresses
    • property owners
    • assessed values
    • purchase price
    • buildings
    • mortgages and easements

In Sweden, this information is available in the Land Register, which contains details of around 3.4 million properties.

How is property information used?

Property information is used in many activities.

Banking and finance

    • analyzing collateral in credit processes
    • assessing risk in real estate portfolios
    • make credit decisions

Insurance

    • analyze risk exposure
    • assess insurance risk
    • identify risk areas

Energy

    • plan electricity networks
    • analyze land and real estate
    • managing permit processes

Telecoms

    • plan network expansion
    • identify buildings
    • analyze coverage

Property information + geodata

When property information is combined with geodata, organizations can

    • analyze climate risks
    • identify geographical patterns
    • visualize data in maps

Why is real estate information important?

Real estate information makes it possible to:

    • analyze risks
    • plan investments
    • make better decisions

Executive summary

Real estate information is a key data source in many businesses. By combining it with geographical analysis, organizations can make better decisions.

Want to know more?

Want to use real estate data in your business?