Housing Finance, Australia - ABS

The total value of owner occupied housing commitments rose by 1% in April 2006, following a revised 0.9% rise in March 2006. Increases were recorded for purchase of established dwellings excluding refinancing (up 1.7%), purchase of new dwellings (3.3%) and refinancing of established dwellings (0.2%), with decreases recorded in construction of dwellings (-3.7%). [Visit Website]