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Real Estate Deal Cancellations Surge 41% Amid Payment Struggles in Israel

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First reported by Mako · 32 minutes ago

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Israel sees a 41% rise in canceled real estate deals in 2026 as buyers struggle to complete payments under deferred financing plans, especially in peripheral regions. The trend threatens developers' cash flow and follows regulatory attempts to limit risky loans.

01Real estate deal cancellations in Israel rose 41% from January to August 2026.
02Cancellation rate increased to 3.6% of all transactions, highest in Beersheba and Tiberias.
03Deferred payment schemes requiring 10-20% upfront are failing as buyers can't pay remaining sums.
04Buyers often cancel deals, paying a 15% penalty, due to stalled price increases and costly financing.
05Only 40% of apartments bought in last three years have reached scheduled delivery dates.
06Bank of Israel limited risky balloon loans, but deferred payment deals remain common.

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