The trend estimate for total dwellings approved rose 1.3% in January and has risen for eight months. The seasonally adjusted estimate for total dwellings approved rose 7.9% in January following a fall of 2.8% in the previous month. PRIVATE SECTOR HOUSES The trend estimate for private sector houses approved was flat in January. The seasonally adjusted estimate for private sector houses rose 0.4% in January and has risen for two months. PRIVATE SECTOR DWELLINGS EXCLUDING HOUSES The trend estimate for private sector dwellings excluding houses rose 2.6% in January and has risen for eight months. The seasonally adjusted ... (full story)