Key statistics: The September 2023 seasonally adjusted estimate: • Total dwellings approved fell 4.6%, to 13,144. • Private sector houses fell 4.6%, to 8,338, while private sector dwellings excluding houses fell 5.1%, to 4,553. • The value of new residential building fell 3.6%, to $5.83b, while the value of non-residential building fell 7.2%, to $5.56b. {table} The seasonally adjusted estimate for the number of dwellings approved fell 4.6%, after an 8.1% August increase. The trend estimate for total dwellings approved fell 0.7%, following a 0.7% August decrease. {chart} The seasonally adjusted estimate for private ... (full story)