Building statistics

The value of recorded building plans passed by larger municipalities (at current prices) during the first quarter of 2009 decreased by 34,6% (-R7 090,0 million) compared with the first quarter of 2008. The largest decrease was reported for residential buildings (-46,1% or -R4 909,6 million), followed by additions and alterations (-28,7% or -R1 583,0 million) and non-residential buildings (-13,8% or -R597,4 million).

The preliminary estimates indicate that the value of buildings reported as completed to larger municipalities (at current prices) during the above-mentioned period increased by 17,7% (R2 018,8 million). The largest increase was reported for additions and alterations (54,2% or R1 298,2 million), followed by non-residential buildings (21,1% or R529,8 million) and residential buildings (2,9% or R190,8 million).