The total value of dwelling commitments excluding alterations and additions (trend) was flat in November 2017 compared with October 2017, while the seasonally adjusted series rose 2.3% in November 2017. The total value of owner occupied housing commitments (trend) rose (up $14m, 0.1%) in November 2017. Rises were recorded in commitments for the purchase of new dwellings (up $3m, 0.2%) and commitments for the purchase of established dwellings (up $29m, 0.2%) while a fall was recorded in commitments for the construction of dwellings (down $18m, 0.9%). The seasonally adjusted series for the total value of owner occupied ... (full story)