Markanvisning.se reports that only Stockholm had more land allocation agreement in 2022. A land allocation agreement gives a developer a time-limited exclusive right to negotiate a purchase of land with the municipality for purposes such as housing development. The agreements normally regulates what shall be built and when, the price of the land and other costs.

– It is gratifying that Skellefteå stands out nationally and that we have a strong development despite a difficult market, says Patrik Larsen, head of land and development at Skellefteå municipality, and continues:

- The interest in investing in Skellefteå in the long term remains high and we are working hard to further increase the construction rate to ensure new homes, establishments and development, says Larsen.