Key findings: P5041.1 - Selected building statistics of the private sector as reported by local government institutions, August 2020

The value of recorded building plans passed (at current prices) decreased by 44,7% (-R33 974,4 million) during January to August 2020 compared with January to August 2019. Decreases were recorded for residential buildings (-46,9% or -R18 717,7 million), non-residential buildings (-44,2% or -R7 139,7 million) and additions and alterations (-40,7% or -R8 117,0 million).

The value of buildings reported as completed (at current prices) decreased by 55,2% (-R34 420,9 million) during January to August 2020 compared with January to August 2019. Decreases were recorded for residential buildings (-64,1% or -R24 418,5 million), non-residential buildings (-45,7% or -R7 192,9 million) and additions and alterations (-32,8% or -R2 809,4 million).