In April 2012, the demand for new dwellings continues to turn sour

Quarterly business survey in the real-estate development – April 2012

In April 2012, the demand for new dwellings continues to turn sour.

New dwelling demand tendency

Building construction economic outlook
Balances of opinion, in %, SA
	Mean*	Jul. 11	Oct. 11	Jan. 12	Jan. 12
New dwelling demand	–3	–22	–23	–22	–33
Expected housing starts	–4	3	–7	–6	–16
- for sale	–12	8	2	0	–4
- for rent	2	–4	–13	–14	–24
Unsold dwelling stock tendency	–28	–16	–3	–21	–10
Housing average price for sale	9	17	3	–7	–9
Downpayment	–18	–32	–31	–26	–35
Financing capacity	–19	–38	–47	–53	–61
* Mean since july 1991.

n° 106 - April 24, 2012

Quaterly business survey in the real-estate development - April 2012

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