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New Israeli Housing Index Reveals Decline in Secondhand Apartment Prices
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By צחי גרינולד
First reported by Globes · 1 day ago
What happened
Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics launched a new index for secondhand apartment prices, revealing a 1.2% national drop in Q2 2026, with Jerusalem and Tel Aviv seeing the steepest declines. The index aims to provide a clearer market picture, free from developer financing incentives.
- 01New CBS index tracks secondhand apartment prices, showing a 1.2% national decline in Q2 2026.
- 02Jerusalem and Tel Aviv experienced the largest price drops, exceeding the national average.
- 03The index excludes developer financing deals, offering a clearer market view.
- 04It will be published quarterly to ensure data reliability and sufficient transaction volume.
- 05The launch addresses criticism of the existing general housing price index.
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