SYDNEY, Nov 4 - Australian approvals to build new homes in September, seasonally adjusted, released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday.
Sept August m/m pct Sept 08 Private sector houses 8,972 8,947 +0.3 7,566 Total houses 9,184 9,202 -0.2 7,718 Total private dwellings 11,909 11,510 +3.5 10,875 Total dwelling units 12,476 12,145 +2.7 11,172
Annual change in total dwelling unit approvals: +11.7 percent.
A Reuters poll forecast total dwelling unit approvals rose 2.5 percent month on month. Estimates ranged from a rise of 6.0 percent to a fall of 2.0 percent.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics Web site is: www.abs.gov.au
If you believe an article violates your rights or the rights of others, please contact us.