Key findings: P5041.1 - Selected building statistics of the private sector as reported by local government institutions, April 2017

Building Statistics

The value of recorded building plans passed (at current prices) decreased by 17,0% (-R6 183,7 million) during January to April 2017 compared with January to April 2016. Decreases were recorded for non-residential buildings (-39,2% or -R4 227,8 million) and residential buildings (-11,7% or -R2 071,2 million).

The value of buildings reported as completed (at current prices) increased by 17,7% (R3 225,8 million) during January to April 2017 compared with January to April 2016.Residential buildings rose by 33,2% (R3 156,6 million).