In March 2019 the dwelling permits were slightly above 14.500 units in Australia. Compared to the previous year, the value has dropped by -26,8% and compared to February, we have a decrease of the value by -10,4%. Compared on a yoy-basis, building permits have decreased for 8 months now. Based on this data, the B+L forecast for the current year expects a decline of 5,7 % compared to 2018.