Key findings: P5041.1 - Selected building statistics of the private sector as reported by local government institutions, October 2014

The real value of recorded building plans passed (at constant 2010 prices) increased by 3,7% (R2 300,7 million) year-on-year during January to October 2014. Residential buildings (12,0% or R3 346,8 million) was the only positive contributor to the increase.

The real value of buildings reported as completed (at constant 2010 prices) decreased by 11,3% (-R4 434,8 million) year-on-year during January to October 2014. Decreases were reported for additions and alterations (-29,9% or  R2 868,8 million), non-residential buildings (-9,3% or -R986,4 million) and residential buildings (-3,0% or -R579,6 million).