64 | The Economy
Chart 14
Chart 15
Index
200
180
Prices and Rentals of Residential Property
(1999=100)
160
Price index
140
120
100
80
60
Rental index
Jan Apr Jul Oct Jan Apr Jul Oct Jan Apr Jul Oct Jan Apr Jul Oct Jan Apr Jul Oct
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Flat prices retreated in the second half, while rentals turned steadier towards end of the year.
Number ('000)
60
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Sale and Purchase Agreements by Broad Type of Property
Non-residential property
Residential property
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
2007 | 2008
2009
2010
|
2011
Overall trading in the property market contracted in 2011.