The value of recorded building plans passed by larger municipalities (at current prices) during 2009 decreased by 21,7% (-R17 265,0 million) compared with 2008. The largest decrease was reported for residential buildings (-36,5% or -R14 077,3 million), followed by non-residential buildings (-9,2% or -R1 709,3 million) and additions and alterations (-6,5% or -R1 478,4 million).

The value of buildings reported as completed to larger municipalities (at current prices) during 2009 decreased by 3,3% (-R1 785,0 million) compared with 2008. The decrease of 3,3% (-R1 785,0 million) in the value of buildings reported as completed during 2009 was due to a decrease reported for residential buildings of 18,0% (-R5 588,1 million). However, growth was reported for additions and alterations (17,8% or R1 914,9 million) and non-residential buildings (14,8% or R1 888,1 million).