Top cities ranked for quality of life in Israel – with some surprising results
Out of the 16 largest cities in Israel, Rishon LeZion boasts the highest quality of life. At least this is what the CBS ranking found,...
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Madad, Housing Index and Building Cost Index in Israel
The Madad, which is the Hebrew for Consumer Price Index (CPI) or rate of inflation, is followed very closely by Israelis since movements in the...
Chanukah Special: Tips on home lighting in Israel
While the trend of green building has shone a spotlight on the importance of utilizing natural sunlight, technological developments have also made the lighting field...
Should an investment property in Israel be used as a long-term rental or an Airbnb?
What is the management fee? What tax rate is charged? How should you design the apartment? What regulations do local authorities impose? Does an Airbnb...
Tisha b’Av 5782: Only five real estate deals recorded in the Old City of Jerusalem during past year
Between the Western Wall and the Cardo, there are several thousand residents who live in the area, leading a normal routine that comprises work, study,...
New transportation projects that will change the face of Israel in the next decade
While the future of Israel’s metro system is still unknown, from the end of this year, new light rail lines are expected to start moving...
The transformation of the impoverished city of Bat Yam
After decades in which Bat Yam was one of the weakest and poorest cities in the Gush Dan area, the picture is beginning to change. ...
The future is bright — Why solar panels are the hottest trend in homes in Israel
In order to meet Israel’s goal of increasing the production rate of green energy to 30% within a decade, the State is promoting legislation that...
Shabbat elevators — laws, costs, and disputes
With the operation of a Shabbat control mode, an elevator will stop automatically on a certain floor and its doors will open, hence allowing users...
Long-term rentals — a new solution to the Israeli housing crisis
To this day, buying an apartment in Israel is considered a basic rite of passage for most Israeli families. However, steadily rising real estate prices...