Economy

The share of the prime rate track in mortgages has almost doubled within a year, while the public is moving away from CPI-linked tracks. The choice reflects an expectation for continued interest rate cuts in Israel, but the global picture has changed: long-term bond yields are climbing, markets in the USA and Europe are pricing in the possibility of rate hikes, and further cuts by the Bank of...

CBS data points to a rise in housing prices in Jerusalem. How is this happening during a general market slowdown? Experts explain: "The city has a unique real estate market that does not always follow national trends."

Yuvalim has acquired a 4-dunam plot in Herzliya through a joint ownership dissolution process. The final land valuation reached 200 million shekels.

A new review by real estate appraiser Ohad Danus for the second quarter of 2026 reveals a recovery in housing prices, with increases in 8 out of 17 cities examined. Where are prices falling and what is driving this trend?

Galit Bik, a key partner in the massive Eshkol power station acquisition and a veteran of capital market deals at Meshek Energy, is moving to a senior executive role at Shemen Nadlan.

Kardan Real Estate experienced a sharp decline in free-market apartment sales during the second quarter. While subsidized 'Target Price' projects sustained volume, the company warns of potential profit margin compression due to rising subcontractor costs and labor shortages.

Yad2 data shows that in Jerusalem's Beit HaKerem and Tel Aviv's Sarona, rental prices rose by double-digit percentages over the past year, significantly outpacing the 4.4% national average. Increases for three-room apartments were sharper than for four-room units, though some Tel Aviv neighborhoods saw price declines.

A third of apartment buyers in Be'er Sheva did not pay a single shekel before cancelling their contracts, a trend now affecting the luxury market in Tel Aviv. New Ministry of Finance data reveals that developers are taking excessive risks to secure sales.

And also: how much did a 5-room garden apartment in Be'er Sheva cost, what was the price of a 2-room apartment in Florentin, and how much did a 3.5-room apartment in Bat Yam cost? Second-hand transactions.

While there is a slowdown in housing prices, mainly in Tel Aviv, rental prices continue to rise. Yad2 data reveals: these are the neighborhoods where prices are actually falling.

Data from the Ministry of Finance reveals that many buyers canceling apartment deals faced financing difficulties, often having paid nothing prior to cancellation. While sales contracts typically include a 10% penalty, sellers frequently waive the full amount or accept partial compensation.

The apartment, in a building occupied eight years ago, was sold for 2.2 million shekels. 5-room apartments in the project were sold in 2016 for an average of 910 thousand shekels.

Housing prices in the south remain relatively low, but there are towns closer to the center where you can find apartments with a MAMAD for 1 to 1.5 million shekels. Also: where to find a 3-room apartment for around a million shekels.

An investment 3-room apartment in Kiryat Motzkin, split into two housing units, was sold for 1.15 million shekels after four months on the market. The property is part of a Pinui-Binui urban renewal project.

An analysis of apartment indices in the second quarter of 2026 shows that the middle class currently prefers not to buy an apartment, and that renters are turning to rent cheaper and lower-quality apartments. The average price for an apartment purchased during the quarter reached 2.435 million shekels - an all-time high.

The Ministry of Finance publishes a pessimistic picture of the housing market, amidst a very positive review for contractors. Why the 90/10 promotions should be stopped and is the era over where you could win an apartment at a discount | Friday column

After declines earlier this year, new apartment prices are rising again, driven by interest rate cuts and high demand for units with a protected space (Mamad). Meanwhile, the secondary market remains under pressure, with sellers offering discounts of up to 15%. The average apartment price in Israel has crossed the 2.4 million shekel threshold.

Purchase tax, lawyer fees, brokerage, appraisal, renovation, and moving add 155,000–185,000 shekels above the contract price, and for an additional apartment, the tax alone reaches 200,000 shekels.

Those who cannot afford an apartment in the center are buying on the periphery. How much does an apartment without a protected space (MAMAD) cost, and how were two apartments in Tel Aviv purchased at such surprising prices? Real estate deals of the week.

The Vatma'l (Committee for Planning and Construction of Priority Housing Complexes) has approved a massive urban renewal plan for the old center of Be'er Ya'akov; in Kiryat Yam, 180 apartments will be replaced by 826 apartments in buildings of up to 40 floors; and in Haifa Bay, planning is advancing for complexes with millions of square meters for employment and commerce and thousands of housing...

The positive news for reservists is the nightmare of those in need of housing who do not serve in the reserves. The state is distributing more land in Kibbutz HaOn, Yaakov Atrakchi explains in an interview what is about to happen in the real estate market and about the truly frightening figure of the wave of deal cancellations on the way | Real Estate News of the Week

A five-year record in new apartment sales in Tel Aviv propelled the city to the top of the transaction table in the first half of 2026, while Jerusalem led in second-hand apartment sales. Despite the local surge, CBS data indicates a real estate market that continues to stagnate and an exceptionally high supply of new apartments.

Businessman Marius Nacht continues his massive divestment in Tel Aviv, liquidating two luxury penthouses as part of a strategic shift toward new investment sectors.

Despite the slowdown in the residential real estate sector, Africa Israel Residences managed to sell 71 housing units this quarter, with the monetary volume of transactions rising to 248 million shekels.

A couple residing in France purchased an apartment of approximately 50 sq. m in the "Migdal Kramim" project by Moshav in Jerusalem for their daughter, who plans to immigrate to Israel and study at the Hebrew University. Alongside the proximity to family, the buyers explained that the rising antisemitism in France strengthened their desire to hold property in Israel.

The CBS updated the construction input index immediately following the petition filed by the real estate giant at the beginning of 2025, but the weights have not been updated since, and the parties are heading to a Supreme Court hearing at the end of the year. Denya intends to present new evidence and expert opinions, which could cause another jump in the index. What will this do to apartment...

Revenues in the malls held by Melisron rose by approximately 11% in the second quarter of 2026, following a 5% decline in the previous quarter due to the impact of Operation "Lion's Roar." Since the start of marketing in May, the company has sold 56 apartments in the PARK 51 project in Herzliya.

The residential company sold 71 apartments in the quarter. Despite market concerns, the decrease in unsold inventory highlights a successful performance. Net profit rose to 23.6 million shekels, with an average apartment price of 3.68 million shekels this year. CEO Ronit Ashed Levy announced the development of 2,000 additional housing units.

Melisron released its Q2 2026 financial results, showing an 11% increase in tenant revenues and a major contract with Nvidia. The company's representative annual NOI is projected to reach 1.82 billion shekels.

A family from Herzliya claimed they received the backyard in an agreed-upon division between neighbors. The Inspector of Land Registration in Netanya did not accept the story and ruled that they must dismantle a fence, paving, and a gate, and remove cameras and floodlights - within two months and at their own expense.

Reit 1, an income-producing real estate investment fund, concludes the first half of 2026 with a decrease in net profit and has downwardly revised its annual forecasts due to the impact of the military campaign.

Following the compromise reached between the parties at the end of 2025, the Authority is expected to hold a lottery for 73 additional plots of land.

The Yitzhaki Group, led by Roni Yitzhaki, has acquired a 60-dunam land plot in western Ra'anana from Mishan for 250 million shekels. The site is slated for a large-scale mixed-use urban development project.

Ron Hochman, former CEO of Mizrahi-Tefahot Invest, is launching a new real estate investment firm. The company aims to build a portfolio of 1 billion shekels over the coming years.

Kardan Real Estate CEO Amos Dabush believes that rising construction costs, the drying up of the land market, and a lack of government management could damage the real estate sector for years. According to him, many companies will be forced to join partners to survive.

Yad2 data shows that in the Beit HaKerem neighborhood of Jerusalem and Sarona in Tel Aviv, rental prices have risen by double-digit rates over the past year, significantly exceeding the national average of 4.4%. The increase for three-room apartments has been sharper than for four-room units, while some Tel Aviv neighborhoods have actually seen price declines.

Luxury flights to New York and Las Vegas, direct payments of tens of thousands of shekels, and aggressive competition for every borrower: non-bank financial institutions are luring mortgage consultants with generous incentives. The result: clients are pushed into expensive loans, sometimes with double the interest rate. The industry admits: 'This creates a conflict of interest.'

Many young people find it difficult to purchase an apartment and establish their lives where they grew up; some even choose to leave the country. The new roof agreement in Ra'anana seeks to change the trend and allow the future generation to remain in the city and establish their home there.

REIT 1 has made progress in leasing office space at the Infinity complex, but occupancy rates remain below targets. Amid moderate growth in operating income, the fund was forced to revise its annual performance forecast downward.

The local committee recommended depositing a plan for the construction of a new residential complex on HaAliya HaShniya Street in Bat Galim. Instead of eight housing buildings from the 1950s, about 800 housing units, 5,000 sqm of commercial space, and 1,500 sqm for public buildings will be built. The plan also allows for doubling the area of the "HaAliya" school.