Urban Renewal Isn’t Just About Elevators or Parking — It’s About Safety
According to Ran Braz, a lawyer who represents tenants in urban renewal projects, if there’s one thing Iran’s missile attacks have taught us, it’s the...
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Under Fire, Under Pressure: 8 Ways the Iran War Is Impacting Israel’s Real Estate Market
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran is sending shockwaves through nearly every sector of Israeli life, including housing. From halted construction sites and surging...
Interior Minister Orders Occupancy Permits for All Residential Buildings with Protected Spaces—Even Without Full Compliance
On Tuesday, the National Planning and Building Council, chaired by Rabbi Natan Elnatan, is expected to approve a measure that will immediately make thousands of...
Nearly 10,000 Claims Filed to Israel’s Compensation Fund in Two Days, Estimated at NIS 1 Billion
As of Monday morning, approximately 10,000 claims—representing an initial damage estimate of around NIS 1 billion—have been submitted to Israel’s Compensation Fund. These figures do...
Safe Rooms Save Lives: Why the Israeli Mamad Is Still the Most Effective Protection Against Missile Attacks
In the wake of Iran’s unprecedented missile and drone assault on Israel in June 2025, one fact became crystal clear: the safe room (Mamad) and...
Construction Industry Demands Reopening All Construction Sites: “Where There Were Bomb Shelters, Lives Were Saved”
Home Front Command guidelines state that only “essential activity” may take place today, with most of the construction sector not classified as such. The Chairman...
Over 20% Surge in New Apartment Supply: Unsold Units Near 80,000
Amid weak sales at the start of 2025, the new apartment supply in Israel continues to grow rapidly. In April alone, just 2,350 new apartments...
Israel Home Prices Dropped Slightly for Second Consecutive Month
The Home Price Index published by the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) indicates that Israel home prices continue to decline moderately for the second month...
Major Win for New Immigrant: Construction Completion Date Counts as Purchase Date
A recent court ruling has redefined how new immigrants can potentially qualify for reduced purchase tax in Israel, stating that the relevant “purchase date” is...
New Regulation Requires Rooftop Solar Panels on Many New Homes, Offices, and Public Buildings
According to new regulations that came into effect on Wednesday, all new non-residential construction with a rooftop larger than 250 square meters, and all new...