Land Acquisition

We acquire land for our clients to support various needs such as construction, infrastructure, and renewable energy projects:
Planning the land acquisition process with the client

  • Analysis services
  • Property purchase and lease negotiations with landowners
  • Organizing presentations and stakeholder events
  • Active communication with landowners, stakeholders, and authorities
  • Handling permit processes and necessary registrations
  • Project management

Here are the benefits of outsourcing land acquisition to Forest Key Ltd:

  • Cost-effectiveness – Our service is flexible and adapted to your needs. We invoice based on results.
  • Professionalism – Our experience is based on nearly a thousand purchased or leased land plots. We master effective negotiation techniques, and you gain access to the expertise of our entire team.
  • Local presence – Our operations cover all of Finland and Sweden. We rely on the local knowledge of our team. We know the landowners and the municipal decision-making processes.
  • Analytics and technology – We analyze data related to land use, infrastructure, and nature. Digital tools improve the efficiency of our work – and yours.

Analytics and Digital Tools

We analyze data related to real estate, land use, infrastructure, and nature. This allows us to identify areas that best meet your needs and to recognize risks that may hinder implementation.

We have extensive experience in demanding and geographically wide-ranging land acquisitions and field operations. To manage these processes and enhance efficiency, we develop project management tools and other digital solutions for both internal use and for our clients.

Effective digital tools and an analytical approach are key to our cost-effective operations.

Permit Processes

We handle all necessary registrations and construction-related permits for your project on a “turnkey” basis. Our solid experience in permit processes enables us to keep projects on schedule and resolve even challenging situations through negotiation.
Our permit team has strong practical expertise in design and construction work. We are well-versed in regulatory requirements in both Finland and Sweden, ensuring properly prepared documents and smooth processes.

After the purchase or lease agreement is concluded, we will efficiently manage the following:

  • Applications for lease rights, mortgages, foreclosures, and other official procedures
  • Ordering land subdivision or plot division surveys and attending to related proceedings
  • Master planning and construction planning tasks
  • Construction permits – from application to completion
  • Road-related issues such as ordering terrain surveys, road use agreements, and road junction permits
  • Necessary reports, statements, and hearings

With powerful project management tools, we actively monitor the progress of each project, ensuring transparency in every step of the process. Our proven operating model makes even complex, simultaneous projects run smoothly.

Other Land Use Expert Services

  • Land use surveys
  • Property valuations
  • Field surveys
  • Nature surveys requiring specialized expertise
  • Road-related data collection
  • Drone photography

Achievements

  • Since 2014: over 90,000 negotiations related to timber trade and land acquisition in Finland and Sweden
  • 850 land areas acquired for clients with completed registrations
  • 600 building permits secured for renewable energy construction projects
  • 600 road use and access permits obtained
  • Permit processes conducted in cooperation with 190 municipalities in Finland and 85 in Sweden