The trend estimate for total dwellings approved fell 1.7% in May and has fallen for five months. ! The seasonally adjusted estimate for total dwellings approved rose 9.9% in May after falling for three months. The trend estimate for private sector houses approved fell 0.2% in May after rising for 16 months. ! The seasonally adjusted estimate for private sector houses rose 0.5% in May after falling for three months. ! The trend estimate for private sector dwellings excluding houses fell 3.9% in May and has fallen for six months. ! The seasonally adjusted estimate for private sector dwellings excluding houses rose ... (full story)