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Housing report: Concrete sales moribund despite recovery talk

Posted in News November 12, 2009 - 06:08pm, Bernard Hickey

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Bernard Hickey delivers another housing report, including a look at why readymix concrete sales have yet to rebound much after a big fall over the last 18 months. Here is an interactive chart on readymix concrete sales.

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    by Sorer-loser... | 12 Nov 09, 6:37pm

    When the concrete and clay

    When the concrete and clay beneath my feet begins to crumble...in the SHAKY ISLES.

    by The Bank Manager | 12 Nov 09, 6:41pm

    It's not just concrete -

    It's not just concrete - the carpet sales are hit hard too!

    The recession hit the residential carpet market quickly and severely and sales are expected to remain flat, Cavalier Carpets said today

    http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=1060...

    by Chris_J | 12 Nov 09, 9:07pm

    Agreed BH. The recovery remains

    Agreed BH. The recovery remains fragile, expect RBNZ to keep interest rates low much longer than anyone (especially the wholesale market) expects.

    by Bathroom furniture | 02 Dec 09, 2:09pm

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    Loved the review you have written here. Is there anything else to say on this subject?