The real value of recorded building plans passed (at constant 2010 prices) increased by 0.8% (R349.4m) year on year during January to July 2014.
An increase was recorded for residential buildings (6% or R1.1bn).
The real value of buildings reported as completed (at constant 2010 prices) decreased by 13.1% (R3.5bn) year on year during January to July 2014.
Decreases were reported for additions and alterations (33.6% or R2.3bn)‚ nonresidential buildings (8.5% or R612m) and residential buildings (4.6% or R588m).