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National Statistics Office data released today has revealed that Gozo registered an increase of 7.0% in the number of approved building permits for new dwellings in the second quarter.
415 dwellings were registered in the second quarter, an increase on the same period in 2024 when the number was 388.
Victoria had the highest number of approved new dwellings on Gozo, with 141.
Other Gozo localities were Ghajnsielem 55, Nadur 46, Zebbug (which includes Marsalforn) 31, Xewkija 27, Xaghra 25, Qala 21, Gharb 20, Ghasri 19, Sannat 17, Munxar (which includes Xlendi) 8, San Lawrenz 3, Kercem 2, there were none for Fontana.
On a national basis, during the second quarter, 598 building permits for a total of 3,027 new dwellings were approved.
When compared to the same quarter of 2024, the number of approved new dwellings increased by 42.9%.
When compared to Q2 last year, the number of new dwellings approved in Malta increased by 51.0%.
The NSO noted that apartments made up 70.6% of the total number of approved new dwellings.
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