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Israeli real estate lawyers say uncertainty is reshaping deals, permits and development

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First reported by Mako · Jun 24, 2026

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At a Duns 100 forum, leading Israeli real estate lawyers said war, rates and uncertainty are reshaping housing, renewal, offices and combination deals. They warned of delays, regulatory gaps and tougher risk allocation, while identifying AI and new infrastructure-related property sectors as future growth areas.

01Lawyers said Israel’s real estate market is shifting toward selectivity and stronger legal risk management.
02Residential supply is rising, but execution lags and unsold inventory is at a two-year high.
03Urban renewal and combination deals face financing, municipal and planning bottlenecks.
04Courts are showing more flexibility over wartime delivery delays, speakers said.
05AI and new sectors like power stations and data centers may drive future deals.

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