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A Private sector building market in transition: coastal growth nodes gain ground as traditional centres lag

While some municipalities are attracting record levels of private sector investment, others continue to struggle to regain the development momentum seen in previous years. The 2025 annual private sector building approval data reveals a growing divide between South Africa's strongest-performing markets and those still lagging behind historical trends.

Who were the biggest winners? Which traditional development centres are losing ground? And where is private sector construction activity most likely to emerge over the next 12 to 24 months?

Industry Insight's latest Municipal Building Approvals Review goes beyond national averages to identify the municipalities outperforming their peers, the areas showing signs of a genuine trend break, and the regions where future demand for construction materials, products and services is likely to be concentrated.

If you're involved in the construction value chain, understanding where the winners and losers are emerging today could provide valuable insight into where the next wave of opportunities will be found tomorrow.

Download the review here (available to subscribers)

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