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Israel’s Housing Market Shows High Inventory but Prices Remain Stable Due to Limited Immediate Supply
How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By יותר נדל"ן משכל
First reported by N12 · Aug 25, 2026
What happened
Despite 84,000 unsold apartments in Israel, only 16,000 to 25,000 are available for immediate delivery, keeping prices stable. Developer Dvir Dimri warns that a decline in land tenders and population growth will sustain housing demand, urging buyers to assess deals individually.
- 01Only 16,000-25,000 of 84,000 apartments are ready for immediate delivery in Israel.
- 0270% of unsold apartments are in expensive areas: Tel Aviv, Central District, and Jerusalem.
- 03Many units are not for sale but allocated to rentals, discounted housing, or urban renewal.
- 04Israel Land Authority issued tenders for only 7,600 units in early 2026, a significant drop.
- 0544% of land tenders failed due to planning and infrastructure problems.
- 06Israel’s population is projected to reach 14 million by 2040, increasing housing demand.
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