Key findings: P5041.1 - Selected building statistics of the private sector as reported by local government institutions, October 2022

The value of recorded building plans passed (at current prices) increased by 7,9% (R7 113,7 million) during January to October 2022 compared with January to October 2021. Increases were recorded for additions and alterations (12,5% or R3 107,5 million), non-residential buildings (7,6% or R1 164,4 million) and residential buildings (5,7% or R2 841,9 million).

The value of buildings reported as completed (at current prices) increased by 14,5% (R7 141,8 million) during January to October 2022 compared with January to October 2021. Increases were recorded for additions and alterations (21,8% or R2 521,6 million), non-residential buildings (12,5% or R1 416,6 million) and residential buildings (12,2% or R3 203,7 million).