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Real Estate Deal Cancellations Surge 41% in Israel Amid Buyer Payment Struggles
How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By קובי ברקת
First reported by Mako · Aug 27, 2026
What happened
Canceled real estate transactions in Israel have jumped 41% in 2024 due to buyers struggling with deferred payments amid stagnant prices. This trend threatens developers' cash flow and may worsen as most recent buyers have not yet completed payments.
- 01Canceled real estate deals in Israel rose 41% from January to August 2024.
- 02Cancellation rate increased from 0.5% in 2021 to 3.6% currently.
- 03Buyers used financing schemes paying 10-20% upfront, deferring the rest until delivery.
- 04Many buyers expected rising prices but now face higher costs and payment difficulties.
- 05Buyers often cancel deals paying about 15% compensation instead of completing purchase.
- 06Only 40% of apartments bought in last three years have reached delivery, risking future cancellations.
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