The number of building permits issued continued to fall in France over the twelve months to April, according to provisional data published today by the French Ministry of Ecological Transition. Between May 2023 and April 2024, 358,200 homes were authorized for construction, 17.7% fewer than in the previous 12 months, but permits recorded a slight quiver (+4%) compared with March 2024. The new home construction sector is facing a serious crisis.