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Information on new house building activity in Wales and its impact on dwelling stock levels. This includes the number of new dwellings started, where building has commenced, and those completed i.e. ready for occupation. Both quarterly and annual information is shown in the releases.

Data on new house building is collected from local authorities and National House Building Council (NHBC) on a quarterly basis.

Information on new house building is used by the Welsh Government and local authorities to assess levels of housing supply across Wales and as an indication as to whether housing need is being met. The Programme for Government 2011 -2016, which is the current government programme, also outlines the Welsh Government commitment to ‘increase the supply of new affordable, energy efficient homes’ and to ‘support local authorities who wish to build new homes for rent’.

Statistical headlines, releases and bulletins

New house building, October to December 2012

Datasets

Detailed datasets are available on the StatsWales website (external link)

Other sources of information

Communities and Local Government: House building (external link)

Scottish Government: New house building statistics for Scotland (external link)

Department for Social Development: New house building statistics for Northern Ireland (external link)

If you are unable to find the exact information required please Email: stats.housing@wales.gsi.gov.uk

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