Figures released yesterday by the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed that the number of dwellings approved during July increased by 8.3 per cent to reach the highest level since May 2005. The result was largely a consequence of a 13.6 per cent increase in the number of apartments approved, which occurred mostly in Victoria. https://www.financialstandard.com.au/feed/latest?story=15559 en-AU Copyright 2026 Financial Standard 5