After decades in which Bat Yam was one of the weakest and poorest cities in the Gush Dan area, the picture is beginning to change.  This is reflected in the price of apartments that have risen significantly in recent years as well as the multitude of urban renewal projects that are being developed. Today, the...

In order to meet Israel’s goal of increasing the production rate of green energy to 30% within a decade, the State is promoting legislation that allows owners of private homes and commercial buildings to set up a solar power plant on the roof. While the system can bring a double-digit return on investment for some,...

With the operation of a Shabbat control mode, an elevator will stop automatically on a certain floor and its doors will open, hence allowing users to step in and out without having to press any buttons. Otherwise it would be prohibited to use an elevator on Shabbat because pressing the button to operate the elevator closes a circuit, which violates the prohibition of building on Shabbat, which is considered a form of labor.

Despite Israel’s borders being closed to the majority of Jews around the world for most of the last two years, local real estate agents have reported unprecedented levels of interest from buyers overseas. Everyone has their own reasoning: some plan to make Aliyah now or in the future; others need a place to stay for...

To this day, buying an apartment in Israel is considered a basic rite of passage for most Israeli families. However, steadily rising real estate prices have made purchasing property very difficult, if not impossible, for many, rapidly changing Israel’s housing culture. Real estate developers who have caught on to the changing trend are storming the...

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...