Key findings: P5041.1 - Selected building statistics of the private sector as reported by local government institutions, May 2016

The value of recorded building plans passed (at current prices) increased by 7,6% (R3 081,0 million) during January to May 2016 compared with January to May 2015. Non-residential buildings increased by 18,7% (R1 918,6 million), followed by residential buildings (6,7% or R1 329,3 million).
 

The value of buildings reported as completed (at current prices) increased by 18,3% (R3 746,0 million) during January to May 2016 compared with January to May 2015. Non-residential buildings rose by 67,3% (R2 934,6 million). There were large year-on-year increases in completions of shopping space (R1 034,9 million) and office and banking space (R600,5 million) in KwaZulu-Natal.