Chag Kasher V’Sameach!
As we approach Pesach, the Festival of Freedom, our hearts carry the weight of another painful year. Yet, in the face of attempts to weaken...
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Effect of VAT Hike Still Felt: New Construction Sales Down 21% in February 2025
Contractor sales in Israel fell by 21% in February 2025 compared to the previous year, continuing the slowdown following the VAT increase. Central Israel saw...
The Four Questions About Buying Property in Israel — Prices, Places, Timing, and Opportunities
Ma nishtana halaila hazeh? Why is this night different from all other nights? On Seder night, we gather around the table and ask four ancient...
Orange Swan On The Scaffolding: How Trump’s Tariff Bomb Will Impact Real Estate in Israel
Amid the trade war launched by President Donald Trump and stock market crashes worldwide, the real estate market (in Israel) is currently engulfed mainly in...
Buying a Home in Israel During Pesach: How to Start Your Search
Pesach is one of the most popular times for families around the world to visit Israel. It’s a season of renewal, freedom, and new beginnings...
“Disproportionate Prices”: Thousands Flock to New Home Fair in Tel Aviv, but Sales Uncertain
Against the approaching end of 20/80 financing deals and contractor loans, thousands of visitors flocked to the apartment fair organized by the Contractors’ Association and...
Pesach 5785: The Real Cost of Hiring Cleaning Help in Israel
As Pesach approaches, households across Israel begin their annual cleaning marathon. In a country where spring cleaning takes on religious significance, many families bring in...
Residential Units Approved to Boost Hotel Room Supply in Israel
The National Planning and Building Council, chaired by Natan ElNatán, approved yesterday (Tuesday) a reform introducing a key change: on a plot designated for hotel...
Can You Trust the Land Registry? What One Inheritance Dispute Reveals About Property Law
An inheritance dispute over jointly owned property exposed the complexities of relying on Israel’s Land Registry. When a buyer purchased land from someone whose ownership...
New Apartments in Israel Get a Luxury Makeover from Smart Systems to Designer Finishes
Once considered shorthand for a bare-bones kitchen and the cheapest tiles and faucets around, the ‘contractor apartment’ has undergone a transformation. In the competitive race...