The trend estimate for the total value of dwelling finance commitments excluding alterations and additions was flat. Owner occupied housing commitments rose 0.5% while investment housing commitments fell 0.9%. In seasonally adjusted terms, the total value of dwelling finance commitments excluding alterations and additions rose 0.8%. NUMBER OF DWELLING COMMITMENTS June 2017 compared with May 2017: In trend terms, the number of commitments for owner occupied housing finance fell 0.2% in June 2017. In trend terms, the number of commitments for the construction of dwellings rose 1.9% and the number of commitments for the ... (full story)