Ministry of Finance Report Shows 10% Decline in Israeli Home Sales in September 2026
What happened
Data released by the Ministry of Finance's Chief Economist shows that apartment purchases in Israel fell by 10% year-over-year in September 2026 to 6,246 transactions.
How coverage differs
MigNews focuses on the headline 10% annual drop in buyer activity, while JDN includes additional context from the Chief Economist's report, such as a 17% drop compared to August (attributed in part to the High Holy Days) and an 11% decline in free-market transactions.
Original reports
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MIGnews RightSecularNeutralПродажи квартир в Израиле упали на 10% в сентябре по данным Минфина Apartment Sales in Israel Fell by 10% in September According to Finance Ministry
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JDN RightHarediNeutralסקירת הנדל"ן של הכלכלן הראשי: ירידה ברכישת דירות בספטמבר 2026 Chief Economist's real estate review: Decline in apartment purchases in September 2026
