Key statistics: The August 2023 seasonally adjusted estimate: • The total number of dwellings approved rose 7.0%. • Private sector houses rose 5.8%, while private sector dwellings excluding houses increased 9.4%. • The value of total building approved rose 0.5%. • The value of new residential building rose 3.2%, while the value of non-residential building fell 1.5%. {table} {chart} The seasonally adjusted estimate for the number of dwellings approved rose 7.0%, after a 7.4% July decrease. The trend estimate for total dwellings approved fell 0.4%, following a 0.7% July increase. {chart} The seasonally adjusted ... (full story)