Key findings: P5041.1 - Selected building statistics of the private sector as reported by local government institutions, July 2018

The value of recorded building plans passed (at current prices) increased by 0,7% (R443,8 million) during January to July 2018 compared with January to July 2017. Increases were recorded for additions and alterations (7,4% or R1 170,0 million) and residential buildings (2,4% or R761,2 million). A decrease was recorded for non-residential buildings (-10,0% or -R1 487,5 million).

The value of buildings reported as completed (at current prices) increased by 1,0% (R404,9 million) during January to July 2018 compared with January to July 2017. Increases were recorded for additions and alterations (10,6% or R669,4 million) and residential buildings (7,7% or R1 665,9 million). A decrease was recorded for non-residential buildings (-17,4% or -R1 930,4 million).