Key findings: P5041.1 - Selected building statistics of the private sector as reported by local government institutions, August 2021

The value of recorded building plans passed (at current prices) increased by 65,1% (R27 947,5 million) during January to August 2021 compared with January to August 2020. Increases were recorded for residential buildings (77,7% or R17 144,3 million), additions and alterations (59,6% or R7 038,8 million) and non-residential buildings (41,5% or R3 764,4 million).

                                                                                                

The value of buildings reported as completed (at current prices) increased by 29,5% (R8 292,6 million) during January to August 2021 compared with January to August 2020. Increases were recorded for additions and alterations (49,9% or R2 881,1 million) and residential buildings (43,3% or R5 934,0 million). A decrease was recorded for non-residential buildings (-6,1% or -R522,4 million).