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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.