MAY KEY POINTS TOTAL DWELLING UNITS The trend estimate for total dwellings approved rose 1.0% in May and is now showing rises for three months. The seasonally adjusted estimate for total dwellings approved fell 1.1% in May following a rise of 9.5% in the previous month. PRIVATE SECTOR HOUSES The trend estimate for private sector houses approved rose 1.5% in May and is now showing rises for six months. The seasonally adjusted estimate for private sector houses rose 2.5% in May and has risen for five months. PRIVATE SECTOR DWELLINGS EXCLUDING HOUSES The trend estimate for private sector dwellings excluding houses fell ... (full story)