scb-housing-construction

Search and retrieve Statistics Sweden housing and construction data tables via the SCB Open Data MCP Server.

Updated Mar 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ashwinvis/scb-opendata-skills --skill scb-housing-construction
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: scb-housing-construction
Source: https://github.com/ashwinvis/scb-opendata-skills/tree/main/skills/scb-housing-construction
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ashwinvis/scb-opendata-skills --skill scb-housing-construction

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides streamlined access to Statistics Sweden's comprehensive housing and construction data, simplifying the retrieval and analysis of real estate, building permits, and construction statistics.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Building Permits: Access data on building permits issued, including types and quantities.
  • Housing Market Trends: Analyze housing starts, completions, and real estate price indices.
  • Construction Costs: Retrieve data on construction costs and property taxes.
  • Use Case: Quickly find and analyze the number of new housing starts in Stockholm for the last five years.

Quick Start

Use the scb-housing-construction skill to retrieve current building permit statistics for residential buildings in 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions about scb-housing-construction

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I retrieve Swedish housing and construction statistics for real estate transactions?

To retrieve Swedish housing and construction statistics, you can use this Skill to access the SCB Open Data MCP Server. It enables you to search specific data tables and extract real estate transaction records using designated table IDs and filters.

Can I find building permit data for residential buildings in Sweden through Statistics Sweden?

Yes, you can find building permit data through Statistics Sweden. This Skill provides workflows to search and retrieve statistics on building permits issued, allowing you to filter by specific residential building types and quantities.

What's the best way to analyze Swedish construction costs and housing market indicators programmatically?

The best way to analyze Swedish construction costs and housing market indicators is by using the provided functions to query the SCB Open Data MCP Server. You can retrieve targeted data tables to assess housing starts, completions, and price indices.

Does this data retrieval method support filtering housing starts by region for specific years?

Yes, this data retrieval method supports filtering housing starts by region and year. It utilizes the scb_opendata_mcp_get_table_data function, allowing you to apply specific regional and temporal filters to your construction data queries.

How do I get metadata about a specific Statistics Sweden housing table before downloading the data?

To get metadata about a specific Statistics Sweden housing table, you use the scb_opendata_mcp_get_table_info function. This provides the structure and available variables for the table before you execute the final data retrieval.

What specific housing data categories are available when querying Statistics Sweden's database?

When querying Statistics Sweden's database, available housing data categories include real estate transactions, building permits, construction costs, property taxes, and housing market indicators like housing starts and completions.