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New Apartment Sales Surge in May Driven by Financing Incentives and Large Tel Aviv Projects
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First reported by Globes · 2 hours ago
What happened
Israel's new and second-hand apartment sales rose sharply in May 2026, driven by financing incentives and large Tel Aviv projects, but experts warn this may be a temporary spike rather than a lasting trend.
- 01New and second-hand apartment sales rose 23% in May 2026 compared to May 2025.
- 02Large projects in Tel Aviv, including Gindi Holdings at Sde Dov, significantly boosted sales figures.
- 03Government-subsidized programs accounted for 1,201 new apartment sales in May.
- 04Financing incentives allowing low initial payments increased sales, especially in Jerusalem and central Israel.
- 05Second-hand apartment sales grew modestly by 7% year-over-year in May 2026.
- 06About 84,000 apartments remain unsold nationwide, near a recent record high.
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