August 31 release postponed
The Ministry of Land announced on August 27 that publication of the May 2026 and first-quarter real estate price index, originally scheduled for August 31, would be postponed because of a calculation-program problem.
Several earlier periods remain delayed
The ministry said releases covering January through April 2026 and the fourth quarter of 2025 had also been postponed for the same reason. A new schedule will be announced when available.
Use multiple indicators in the meantime
Until the official index is updated, market participants should cross-check REINS transaction data, official land prices, housing starts and rental transaction statistics rather than relying on a single indicator.