The following table shows the number of new build dwellings completed by local authorities in each year since 1997.
Number of dwellings 1997 290 1998 250 1999 50 2000 100 2001 170 2002 170 2003 180 2004 140 2005 180 2006 290 2007 350 2008 200 Source: New build completions from P2 monthly and quarterly returns submitted by local authorities. The local authority level figures are as reported and do not include estimates for missing returns.