The trend estimate for total dwellings approved was flat in April 2010 following rises in the previous 14 months.
The seasonally adjusted estimate for total dwellings approved fell 14.8% following a rise last month.
PRIVATE SECTOR HOUSES
The trend estimate for private sector houses approved fell 2.0% in April and is now showing falls for four months.
The seasonally adjusted estimate for private sector houses approved fell 13.5% following a rise last month.
PRIVATE SECTOR OTHER DWELLING UNITS
The trend estimate for private sector other dwellings approved rose 5.0% in April and has risen for ten months.
The seasonally adjusted estimate for private sector other dwellings approved fell 5.4% following a rise last month.
VALUE OF BUILDING APPROVED
The trend estimate for the value of total building approved fell 1.0% in April and is now showing falls for three months. The trend estimates for the value of building approved should be interpreted with caution.
The seasonally adjusted estimate for the value of total building approved fell 13.3% in April. The seasonally adjusted estimate for the value of new residential building fell 4.6% while the value of residential alterations and additions fell 8.4%. The seasonally adjusted estimate for the value of non-residential building fell 28.5%.
