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Jacob Shteyman

Home approvals surge but affordability still an issue

Rising costs and delays getting projects approved are still hampering home construction efforts. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Home approvals in Australia have surged to a three-and-a-half year high but construction challenges will continue to constrain progress on housing affordability.

The number of dwellings approved for construction jumped 15.2 per cent to 18,406 in November, driven by a 34.1 per cent rise in apartments and townhouses.

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