Types of homes in Israel
When buying property in Israel, one should bear in mind that there is a wide range of names given to the different types of homes...
Author: Buyitinisrael Staff
Urban Renewal in Israel — Part 1: “Pinui Binui”
Urban renewal in Israel generates new, creative construction in preexisting built-up areas. The scarcity of land for new construction in Israel and the subsequent housing shortage throughout...
Real estate investment in Israel: Where is the best place to buy property in Israel?
If you are looking to buy property in Israel to live in or enjoy during vacations, you probably have a good idea which areas interest...
Measurements and dimensions of homes in Israel
When dealing with real estate in Israel, the metric system is the standard system of measurement. The size of a property is recorded as either...
In memory of Zev Shalev 1950-2010
Zev Shalev ז”ל was a dear friend, regular contributor, and professional advisor to Buyitinisrael. For more than twenty-five years Zev was a residential space planner,...
VAT in Israel lowered to 17%—good news for homebuyers
As the government decided yesterday to lower the value-added-tax rate (VAT) in Israel by 1% from 18% to 17%, local and overseas homebuyers in the...
Interest rates in Israel – a look at historical and current data
In Israel, the rate of interest is announced by the Bank of Israel at the end of every month. These announcements have been made since...
The Implications of the Construction Freeze
On 26 November 2009 the Netanyahu administration imposed the ‘building freeze’ (order no. 1653) which will be in place until 26 September 2010 . Under...