The value of recorded building plans passed by larger municipalities (at current prices) was 4,9% lower (-R3 028,8 million) during January to November 2010 compared with January to November 2009. This was due to the decrease reported for non-residential buildings (-34,7% or -R6 155,4 million). Increases were reported for additions and alterations (10,1% or R2 001,7 million) and residential buildings (4,8% or R1 124,9 million).

The value of buildings reported as completed to larger municipalities (at current prices) decreased by 18,9% (-R9 367,0 million) during January to November 2010 compared with January to November 2009. The biggest decrease was reported for residential buildings (-20,7% or -R4 956,3 million), followed by non-residential buildings (-20,7% or -R2 831,9 million) and additions and alterations (-13,3% or -R1 578,8 million).