While the Israeli winter is certainly not as harsh and stormy as in Europe or North America, property owners should still carry out a series of precautionary measures in October to prevent water damage and other unpleasant issues come January. These preparations are especially important for those who own private homes or penthouses. Beyond protecting...

A few weeks ago, an old apartment building in Holon collapsed, leaving hundreds of Israelis living in similar buildings across the country asking themselves whether something like that could happen to them. Unfortunately, up until now, the State has completely neglected the critical issue of ​​building safety. However, the good news is that, with a...

Almost two years since Covid-19 flipped the world upside down, real estate professionals in Israel claim that the pandemic has significantly affected consumer preferences in the housing sector. The market has seen peak demands for properties with large balconies, rooftop terraces, and gardens, which can cause prices to skyrocket within weeks. According to one real...

In a record high, about 20% of the 31,000 apartments purchased in Israel in the first quarter of 2021 were purchased by investors. An analysis by the Ministry of Finance indicates that almost 40% of real estate investors are public employees, 17% work in the finance industry, and only 11% in hi-tech. While there was...

In Israel’s sweltering Middle Eastern climate, almost every house comes equipped with an air conditioner. These usually do a good enough job cooling down your space – while simultaneously jumping up your electricity bill! Thankfully, today there are more aesthetic, energy-efficient, and environmentally-friendly cooling options available on the market, and those who are building a...

Israel’s high real estate prices make the “vacation home” that is common in some Western countries rare among Israelis. However, more and more foreign residents are buying vacation apartments in Israel, often as the first step toward Aliyah or retirement. The most common locations for vacation apartments in Israel are Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Eilat,...

While owning a vacation home is common in some Western countries, high real estate prices in Israel make it quite prohibitive for most Israelis. However, for foreign residents who wish to spend the Jewish holidays or summer months in Israel, owning a holiday home is not a rare phenomenon. In the first of this two-part...

Experts in the housing market estimate that the wave of anti-Semitic incidents sweeping Europe and North America will lead to an increase in demand for apartments in Israel from foreign residents. The last major military confrontation between Israel and Hamas in 2014 led to a sharp rise in apartment purchases, in particular by French Jewry....

One of Israel’s greatest protective measures from incoming missile attacks is known as the mamad (an acronym for merchav mugan dirati) – referring to a room in an apartment built of reinforced concrete. Despite the fact that it has been thirty years since the government required the construction of such a space in every new...

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...