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House construction costs slowed in July
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House construction costs slowed in July

Expresso8 September 2026 at 12:06

House construction costs slowed in July. Construction material prices rose 6.3% month-on-month, while labor costs increased 7.3%. Among the materials assessed, copper wires recorded the highest price increase.

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