The trend estimate for total dwellings approved rose 0.6% in October and has risen for five months. The seasonally adjusted estimate for total dwellings approved rose 11.4% in October following a fall of 11.2% in the previous month. PRIVATE SECTOR HOUSES The trend estimate for private sector houses approved was flat in October. The seasonally adjusted estimate for private sector houses fell 0.2% in October and has fallen for two months. PRIVATE SECTOR DWELLINGS EXCLUDING HOUSES The trend estimate for private sector dwellings excluding houses rose 1.6% in October and has risen for five months. The seasonally adjusted ... (full story)