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Building activity back to growth in Aug, but year-to date remains subdued

Building permits growth in August resumed the growth trajectory with a rise of 12.6 percent year-on-year (YoY), after dropping by 2.3 percent in July, according to the latest data released by the Hellenic Statistical Agency (ELSAT) on Monday.

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Building permits down by 2.3 pct in Jul as YTD activity growth nearly flat

Building permits growth in July returned to negative territory, dropping by 2.3 percent year-on-year (YoY), after a 3 percent increase in June), according to the latest data released by the Hellenic Statistical Agency (ELSAT) on Thursday.

Building permits turn positive in June, but rise for H1 settles at just 1.3 pct YoY

There was a reversal of the recent decline in building permits in June as the number of licences issued rose by 3 percent year-on-year (YoY), after falling by 0.4 percent in May, according to the latest data released by the Hellenic Statistical Agency (ELSAT) on Wednesday.

Subdued start for building activity as permits record back-to-back drop in May

The decline in building permits slowed in May, falling by just 0.4 percent year-on-year (YoY), after a 10 percent decline in April, according to the latest data released by the Hellenic Statistical Agency (ELSAT) on Tuesday.

Building permits turn negative for first time in more than a year, falling by 10 pct in April

The growth in building permits stopped in April, dropping by 10 percent year-on-year (YoY), after it had slowed down in March, rising by 2.8 percent, according to the latest data released by the Hellenic Statistical Agency (ELSAT) on Thursday.

Building activity slows again in Mar, as Q1 rise reaches 6.7 pct

The growth in building permits slowed down in March, with total permits rising by 2.8 percent year-on-year (YoY) from a 13.7 percent rise in February, according to the latest data released by the Hellenic Statistical Agency (ELSAT) on Wednesday.

Growth in building permits rises to 13.7 pct for Feb after slow start

The growth in building permits picked up pace again in February, with total permits rising by 13.7 percent year-on-year (YoY), from 4.3 percent in January, according to the latest data released by the Hellenic Statistical Agency (ELSAT) on Friday.

Growth in building permits slows to 4.3 pct YoY in Jan

The new year started with a slowdown in the growth of building permits in Greece, with total permits rising by 4.3 percent year-on-year (YoY) in January, after closing 2021 with a rise of 18.3 percent in December, according to the latest data released by the Hellenic Statistical Agency (ELSAT) on Thursday.

Building activity ends 2021 on the up, rising by 26.6 pct annually

Last year ended on a high with respect to the number of building permits issued in Greece, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Monday.