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

The real value of recorded building plans passed (at constant 2010 prices) increased by 3,9% (R2 699,6 million) year-on-year during January to November 2014. Residential buildings (14,0% or R4 235,5 million) was the only positive contributor to the increase.

The real value of buildings reported as completed (at constant 2010 prices) decreased by 8,7% (-R3 806,1 million) year-on-year during January to November 2014. Decreases were reported for additions and alterations (-29,4% or  R3 055,5 million), non-residential buildings (-4,8% or -R592,2 million) and residential buildings (-0,7% or -R158,4 million).