A jump in sales of detached houses drove an overall lift in new home sales in February, despite a fall in the number of units sold, according to a private survey.
The Housing Industry Association found detached house sales rose by 6.9 per cent in the month, while sales of multi-units fell by 6.8 per cent.
Total seasonally adjusted new home sales increased by 4.6 per cent in February, HIA found.
HIA chief economist Harley Dale said sales and building approvals for detached houses are signalling faster momentum ahead.
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Total new home sales also lift, while unit sales fall in the month: HIA survey.
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