The value of recorded building plans passed (at current prices) decreased by 43,9% (-R23 857,9 million) during January to June 2020 compared with January to June 2019. Decreases were recorded for residential buildings (-48,1% or -R13 809,5 million), additions and alterations (-40,3% or -R5 720,0 million) and non-residential buildings (-37,6% or -R4 328,4 million).

The value of buildings reported as completed (at current prices) decreased by 58,0% (-R26 703,0 million) during January to June 2020 compared with January to June 2019. Decreases were recorded for residential buildings (-70,0% or -R19 762,9 million), non-residential buildings (-41,1% or -R4 815,4 million) and additions and alterations (-34,7% or -R2 124,7 million).