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

The value of recorded building plans passed (at current prices) decreased by 1,6% (-R1 802,0 million) in 2018 compared with 2017. Non-residential buildings fell by 13,8% (-R3 887,8 million). Increases were recorded for residential buildings (3,1% or R1 744,5 million) and additions and alterations (1,2% or R341,2 million).

The value of buildings reported as completed (at current prices) increased by 0,3% (R210,6 million) in 2018 compared with 2017. Increases were recorded for residential buildings (14,5% or R5 636,5 million) and additions and alterations (6,1% or R713,2 million). Non-residential buildings fell by 26,8% (-R6 139,0 million)