Jerusalem: NIS 28M compensation for the Pl-Kal building on King David Street
After 20 years of procedure and 68 hearings, the Pl-Kal building at 19 King David Street in Jerusalem gets NIS 28,086,338. Reinforcement ordered, no demolition.
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Ra'anana: owners cancel their pinui-binui, developer claims NIS 85M
In Ra'anana, owners of Keren HaYesod 25-35 cancelled their pinui-binui agreements. Bonei HaTihon claims NIS 85M in arbitration. What owners must check first.
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Urban renewal in Israel: about 80% of pinui-binui programs reportedly no longer viable
Eilat congress: about 80% of pinui-binui judged not viable, 300,000 approved homes blocked. Diagnosis, a tax proposal, and what it means for owners in Israel.
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Investors in Israel: Nearly One in Two Resold at a Loss in 2025
47.5% of investors who resold within five years in 2025 did so at a loss, 62% in the South: the data analyzed and the lessons for investing in Israel today.
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Olim Tax Law: Israel's Exemption Extended to February 10, 2027
Income tax exemption of up to 1M ₪ a year for new immigrants to Israel: deadline extended to February 10, 2027, 2026-2030 caps, conditions and pitfalls.
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Real transactions: what apartments really sell for, early November
Park TLV sold below listing, Haifa down 10 to 15%, Kiryat Ono at NIS 3.18M median: the week's real transactions in Israel, with the figures to back them up.
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Daniel Tower: a French entrepreneur pays NIS 119M for two floors facing the sea
A French entrepreneur living in Paris bought floors 14 and 16 of the Daniel Tower, Hayarkon Street, for NIS 119M. Tel Aviv luxury still attracts buyers.
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ToHa 2 in Tel Aviv: Salesforce and WeWork sign over NIS 300M in offices
Salesforce takes 15,300 sqm and WeWork 10,000 sqm in Tel Aviv's ToHa 2 tower, for around NIS 320M in leases. Prime offices show no sign of crisis at all.
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Hod Hasharon: Matkham HaTefer grows from 1,755 to 3,085 homes
Hod Hasharon: the Matkham HaTefer district plan grows from 1,755 to 3,085 homes, 1,330 more. What densification changes for buyers in the Sharon region.
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Tel Aviv-Jaffa: 6 new pinui-binui zones declared, 1,459 net additional homes
Tel Aviv-Jaffa declares 6 pinui-binui zones: 1,459 net homes gained, and Rubinstein-Heller grows from 334 to 706 homes. What this means for you as a buyer.
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Safed: about 2,000 homes to be marketed by end of 2026 in a 7,294-home framework agreement
Safed is to market about 2,000 homes by end of 2026, first tender of 830 homes, within a framework agreement of 7,294 homes in total for the city area.
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Dimona: Narkisim neighborhood approved, 1,060 homes and a 250-room hotel
Dimona approves the Narkisim neighborhood: 1,060 homes and a 250-room hotel on about 650 dunams. What this project changes for buyers in the Negev region.
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Balloon Loans and "0% Down Payment": Developer Offers Decoded
Gindi defers NIS 900,000 up to 10 years after delivery, the Bank of Israel caps balloon loans: what developer offers are really worth for buyers in 2026.
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Rents in Israel: Toward Taxation from the First Shekel
The Tax Authority is preparing rent taxation from the first shekel, the end of the exemption and a mandatory rental register. The plan and its impact.
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Stock of Completed Unsold Apartments in Israel: Up 31% in Four Months
The stock of completed unsold new apartments rose from 8,000 to 10,500 in four months. Eilat figures, the Reisner estimate and the impact on prices today.
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Israel Real Estate Market: Review of the Week of November 1, 2026
Real prices down about 10%, 85,680 unsold new homes, investors reselling at a loss: the sourced review of the week of November 1, 2026 in Israel, in full.
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Luxury Real Estate in Israel: 150,000 ₪/m² in Tel Aviv, Rents Hitting 100,000 ₪ a Month
A 37M ₪ half-floor in Tel Aviv, an Ashkelon penthouse resold for the same amount, rents climbing to 100,000 ₪ a month: explore Israel's luxury property market and its limits.
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Rishon LeZion and Mevaseret Zion: 1,550 homes submitted in the north, 500 above Route 1
Rishon LeZion files Nahalat Tzafon with 1,550 homes and 500,000 sqm of commercial space. Mevaseret Zion adds 500 units, including 300 assisted living units. What to know.
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Haifa: Nearly 1,200 urban renewal homes in Neve Shaanan, 4-room apartment sells for 1.25M₪
Neve Shaanan: 264 apartments replaced by up to 1,192, work kicking off around 2029. In Kiryat Eliezer, a 100 m² 4-room unit sold for 1.25M₪. Latest updates on Haifa.
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Urban Renewal: Scaled-Back Perks, What's That Promised New Apartment Really Worth?
With 50 to 60% of projects trimming developer perks and banks discounting promises, here is what owners and buyers need to keep in mind.
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Ashdod: a shopping center transformed into a neighborhood with 1,800 homes
In Ashdod, a submitted plan includes 1,800 homes, 30-story towers, and 600 small apartments on 107 dunams. Offer details, timeline, and buying tips.
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Construction Reliefs: Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan and Yavne Reopen the Door
Set to be removed in early 2025, construction reliefs are making a comeback through municipal plans in Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan, Yavne, and Nes Ziona. What it means for buyers.
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Improvement Tax in Israel: The Lesson from Kikar HaMedina's 45 M₪
The Supreme Court confirms a 45 M₪ improvement tax for Kikar HaMedina property owners in Tel Aviv. Understand the hetel hashbacha and who pays it.
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Roof agreements in Israel: 591,631 homes promised, 43% marketed
46 roof agreements signed in 13 years, 591,631 homes planned and about 43% marketed: the city-by-city overview and what it means for a buyer.
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Raanana aims for 135,000 inhabitants: what the new master plan prepares
Raanana updates its master plan: 12,000 potential housing units, up to 8 floors in the center, 13 to 15 along the Ahuza axis. And 22,700 housing units pending.
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Jerusalem: The Tramway Drives Up Prices in Neve Yaakov
In Neve Yaakov, north of Jerusalem, prices rose by 3.5% and sales by 8.5% in H1 2026, boosted by the tramway. Figures, projects, and caution.
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Developer promotions in Israel: 431 sales in one quarter, 89% discounted
A major Israeli developer sold 431 homes in Q3 2026, with 89% through discount campaigns. What this signal reveals about the new housing market and your margins.
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Transaction Prices in Israel: Access to Official Data Tightens
The Israeli Tax Authority now requires identification to view sale prices. What changes and how to verify a price before buying.
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Gush Dan Metro: 65 BILS₪ of Works Planned, What Impact on Real Estate?
Tel Aviv Metro: 31 qualified companies for 65 BILS₪ of works, 109 stations planned across 24 municipalities. What this means for buying new real estate.
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Netanya: 1,300 Housing Units Under Urban Renewal and Buyers from Abroad
Netanya advances five urban renewal plans for 1,300 housing units, while families from Los Angeles buy 11 apartments. Prices, projects, advice.
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Haifa: 417 homes in Neve David and 2-room apartments from ₪350,000 to ₪2M
Haifa approves three 30-story towers in Neve David (417 homes). On the Carmel, a 2-room apartment sells for ₪1.55M. Prices, neighborhood differences, and buying tips.
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Holon East: 2,084 Housing Units and Towers up to 40 Floors in Urban Renewal
In Holon East, an urban renewal plan includes 2,084 housing units replacing 651, with towers ranging from 9 to 40 floors. Timeline, rooftop agreements, and buying tips.
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Jerusalem: a 25-story tower in Kiryat HaYovel, battle in Ein Karem
In Jerusalem, 190 housing units approved in Kiryat HaYovel and a legal challenge against four towers near Ein Karem. What these two cases teach a buyer.
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Tel Aviv: Atarim Square approved on appeal, 401 high-rise apartments near Bloomfield Stadium
Atarim Square gets initial green light for 220 homes and a hotel. Jaffa adds 401 apartments across five towers near Bloomfield. What does this mean for buyers?
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Tel Aviv: Plan for Districts 5 and 6 Approved, Around 14,000 Housing Units in the White City
Tel Aviv approves districts 5 and 6: approximately 14,000 housing units, 5.5 to 7.5 floors, UNESCO heritage preserved: what this means for buying downtown.
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Buyers from France: €100,000 Loans and Discounts up to ₪500,000—What to Check
Zero-interest €100,000 down-payment loans in Netanya, discounts up to ₪500,000 in Tel Aviv: how to vet developer deals before signing.
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Selling Your Previous Home in Time: The Tax Deadline Driving Down Prices
Almost a third of home sales in central Israel happen under the pressure of the single-residence tax deadline. Here is what the Treasury data reveals and how to play it smart.
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Mortgages in Israel: Arrears Climb Back Up to NIS 4.23B in September
Arrears reaching NIS 4.23B, NIS 8.66B in new loans, and NIS 1.26M borrowed on average by investors: what do September's figures mean for buyers?
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Elections 2026: What Housing Programs and the Stock Market Crash Mean for Buyers
Long-term rentals, reservists, urban renewal, frozen taxation: decoding party housing programs and the stock market crash for buyers.
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Real Estate Market in Israel: Review of Election Week, Late October 2026
No majority elections, stock market drop, rising credit arrears, 14,000 homes in Tel Aviv: a sourced summary of the real estate market in late October.
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Mamad and Building Regulations in Israel: What Will Change
Mamad, building lifespan, change of use: 4 amendments to building regulations in Israel reviewed in October. What buyers need to know.
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Haifa: Bat Galim and Ramot Remez, the real estate revival of the coastline
Bat Galim and Ramot Remez: 715 sea view homes and a 29-story tower in Haifa. Prices, CBS data, and tips for buying new properties from abroad.
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Luxury Real Estate in Israel: Penthouses Slow Down
In Ramat Gan, a penthouse sells for 9 M₪ instead of the requested 11.9 M₪. Orientation, terraces, options: what determines luxury prices in Israel and how to negotiate.
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Urban Renewal in Israel: City Rankings for the First Half of 2026
Tel Aviv leads, Ramat Gan declines, Haifa and Netanya rise sharply: urban renewal city rankings in Israel for H1 2026, CBS data.
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Mortgage Credit in Israel: 14% Volume Increase in 2026 Driven by Larger Loans
79.6 billion ₪ in housing loans since January 2026, average loan at 1.23 million ₪, average rate at 4.38%: analysis of the rise in mortgage credit in Israel and expert advice.
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