Housing construction numbers up in September

Developers and other investors completed 11,39 housing units in September 2014, 16.7 percent more than in August 2014 and 6.7 percent more than in September 2013, according to preliminary statistics published by the Central Statistical Office on Friday. Construction on 15,070 units was launched in September, 20.3 percent more than a year before and 7.7 percent more than a month earlier. Building permits were issued for 14,417 apartments, which is 9.2 percent more than in September 2013 and 6 percent more than in August.