In an attempt to cool the rise in apartment prices in recent months, the State has released the details of its plan for upcoming residential construction land tenders with massive construction to take place in Gush Dan, Ashdod, and Ashkelon. According to the plan, a total of 69,000 apartments will be marketed in 2021, including...

It’s hard to believe, but “a year of Covid” saw more demand for luxury apartments in central Jerusalem than ever before – and those leading the trend were foreign residents. There was also a massive revival in the construction of new homes, with dozens of projects and thousands of apartments being built throughout the city,...

The economy has reopened, kids are back at school, masks have been removed in outdoor places, and hope abounds that Corona is finally behind us. With that, homebuyers are rushing to buy homes like there’s no tomorrow. Israeli agents relay stories of buyers that are paying asking prices with no negotiations, closing deals without inspections...

In which areas are the rental yields high? How can I find a good tenant? Which expenses are the tenants expected to cover, and which are the responsibility of the landlord? How much is property tax? These are the questions that should be addressed when seeking to make a profitable return on your real estate...

Almost anyone purchasing a home in Israel faces the same dilemma between buying a brand new apartment versus a second-hand home. On the one hand, the new, modern design and finish of a new build, the price, the payment terms, and the potential for greater appreciation in value may be attractive, while on the other...

Data from the Israeli Ministry of Finance shows there was a sharp 50% drop in apartment purchases by foreign residents in Tel Aviv, which appears to be in stark contrast to reports in the Wall Street Journal claiming that American buyers are “flooding” the Tel Aviv property market. On the other hand, Jerusalem has seen...

The city of Ramle, located in central Israel, suffered for many years from a poor reputation which drove away quality residents and investors. In recent years, that trend has begun to change with the construction of thousands of new apartments which have attracted a different population. The city also has a large supply of apartments...

The rental market in Israel, which until recently was characterized by chaos and a lack of regulation, and ruled by private investors, is finally maturing. In the last few years, the market has become far more sophisticated, with the establishment of a government company to promote long-term rentals and three real estate investment trusts (REITs)...

Analysis of the Israel mortgage market shows an increase both in the number of transactions, and the loan-to-value ratio. 42.3% of mortgages taken in February 2021 were at a loan-to-value ratio of sixty percent, as opposed to 32% percent of mortgages just two years ago. Further, the Bank of Israel is disappointed that the steps...

March was an eventful month in Israel. With almost 60% of the population vaccinated, the economy reopened and citizens rushed back to restaurants, malls, theatres, and sporting events. Last week, voters returned to the polling for the country’s fourth parliamentary elections in two years, and the seven-day holiday of Passover began.  Despite all the action,...