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


The value of recorded building plans passed (at current prices) decreased by 4,1% (-R3 338,2 million) during January to September 2017 compared with January to September 2016. Non-residential buildings fell by 18,2% (-R4 031,0 million) and additions and alterations rose by 6,4% (R1 292,8 million).

The value of buildings reported as completed (at current prices) increased by 18,2% (R8 082,1 million) during January to September 2017 compared with January to September 2016. The largest percentage increase was recorded for non-residential buildings (30,7% or R3 789,1 million), followed by additions and alterations (14,9% or R1 125,4 million) and residential buildings (13,0% or R3 167,6 million).