IMPROVING LIVES THROUGH DATA ECOSYSTEMS

The value of recorded building plans passed (at current prices) increased by 62,9% (R17 043,2 million) during January to May 2021 compared with January to May 2020. Increases were recorded for residential buildings (80,4% or R10 704,9 million), additions and alterations (48,4% or R3 658,7 million) and non-residential buildings (42,9% or R2 679,5 million).

The value of buildings reported as completed (at current prices) increased by 19,3% (R3 352,4 million) during January to May 2021 compared with January to May 2020. Increases were recorded for residential buildings (61,9% or R4 539,7 million) and additions and alterations (25,7% or R912,3 million). A decrease was recorded for non-residential buildings (-32,3% or -R2 099,6 million).