Despite tightening rental markets and a housing supply shortage, building approvals fell by almost 2% in August, according to the latest data from Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Building approvals drop to 24-year low
Published 11 Oct, 2007
Home property development Building approvals drop to 24-year low
Despite tightening rental markets and a housing supply shortage, building approvals fell by almost 2% in August, according to the latest data from Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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