MAY KEY POINTS TOTAL DWELLING UNITS The trend estimate for total dwellings approved fell 0.1% in May after rising for 11 months. The seasonally adjusted estimate for total dwellings approved rose 2.4% in May following a fall of 5.2% in the previous month. PRIVATE SECTOR HOUSES The trend estimate for private sector houses approved rose 0.1% in May and has risen for six months. The seasonally adjusted estimate for private sector houses fell 8.4% in May after rising for two months. PRIVATE SECTOR DWELLINGS EXCLUDING HOUSES The trend estimate for private sector dwellings excluding houses was flat in May after rising for ... (full story)