The value of recorded building plans passed by larger municipalities (at current prices) increased by 4,0% (R1 611,3 million) during January to August 2011 compared with January to August 2010. Increases were reported for residential buildings (8,9% or R1 569,1 million) and non-residential buildings (7,8% or R684,6 million), as opposed to a decrease reported for additions and alterations (-4,5% or -R642,4 million).

As indicated in Table E, the value of buildings reported as completed to larger municipalities (at current prices) decreased by 6,5% (-R1 898,6 million) during January to August 2011 compared with January to August 2010. The biggest decrease was reported for non-residential buildings (-15,0% or -R1 171,1 million), followed by residential buildings (-4,4% or -R600,0 million) and additions and alterations (-1,6% or -R127,4 million) during the above-mentioned period.