The value of recorded building plans passed by larger municipalities (at current prices) during January to April 2010 decreased by 11,5% (-R2 339,6 million) compared with the January to April 2009. The largest decrease was reported for non-residential buildings (-23,4% or -R1 238,0 million), followed by additions and alterations (-11,8% or -R861,7 million) and residential buildings (-3,1% or
-R239,9 million).

The value of buildings reported as completed to larger municipalities (at current prices) during January to April 2010 decreased by 26,7% (-R4 558,2 million) compared with January to April 2009. The biggest percentage decrease was reported for residential buildings (-33,2% or -R2 904,2 million), followed by additions and alterations (-24,5% or -R1 068,8 million) and non-residential buildings (-14,7% or -R585,2 million).