View of Ras Beirut. (Credit: Guillaume Boudisseau/L'Orient-Le Jour)
The renewed war between Hezbollah and Israel, from March to June 2026, did not spare the capital. Several neighborhoods of Ras Beirut were bombed, notably during the tragic day of April 8, 2026. The real estate market was inevitably affected during this period. However, although activity came to a standstill for several weeks, prices did not decline.A recovery began in late June, following the signing of a framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon. The summer coincided with the launch of numerous real estate projects. This momentum continued a trend seen in 2024 and 2025, as developers returned to Ras Beirut.Despite recurring periods of war since October 2023, the number of construction starts has continued to rise. According to real estate consultancy Ramco Real Estate Advisers, more than 1,000 apartments are currently under...
The renewed war between Hezbollah and Israel, from March to June 2026, did not spare the capital. Several neighborhoods of Ras Beirut were bombed, notably during the tragic day of April 8, 2026. The real estate market was inevitably affected during this period. However, although activity came to a standstill for several weeks, prices did not decline.A recovery began in late June, following the signing of a framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon. The summer coincided with the launch of numerous real estate projects. This momentum continued a trend seen in 2024 and 2025, as developers returned to Ras Beirut.Despite recurring periods of war since October 2023, the number of construction starts has continued to rise. According to real estate consultancy Ramco Real Estate Advisers, more than 1,000 apartments are currently under...
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