To what extent will the political crisis in Israel affect the housing market? Will rising interest rates lead to a drop in home prices? How can Israel absorb tens of thousands of new immigrants? and is now the time to purchase a home in Israel? On the Eve of Passover 5782, Buyitinisrael asks four challenging...

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...

A new Modi’in neighborhood is currently being built adjacent to a historic site where the remains of an ancient Hasmonean village were discovered. Called Moreshet (or “Legacy” in English), the new neighborhood includes plans for 4,300 new apartments alongside tens of thousands of square meters of business and commercial centers, restaurants, and cafes. The steep...

The Jewish New Year started off with a burning hot real estate market, rapidly rising prices, and a general sense of chaos. However, from new taxes for real estate investors to increased assistance for first-time home buyers, and lowering hurdles in the planning process, change is on the horizon over the course of the year....

During an urban renewal conference in Jerusalem this month, Mayor Moshe Leon revealed plans to expand construction in the city to 10,000 apartments a year in order to attract the secular and national religious sectors. Approximately 33,000 apartments in major urban renewal projects are in various stages of planning, but only 500 are already under...

Earlier this month, Jaffa, Lod, Haifa, and other mixed Jewish-Arab cities across Israel saw violent clashes between local Jewish and Arab residents that left dozens injured. Now that the riots are over, the housing market may have a hard time recovering. In Lod, however, where the worst violence took place, some interested buyers may actually...

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...

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 dollar-shekel rate reached a historic low last week. Most foreigners automatically assume that this will make it more difficult to buy a home in Israel, yet there are several ways to reduce the impact of the exchange rate on a property purchase. Those who buy a new property now can pay just 20% of...

A recent analysis found that the vast majority of urban renewal projects in Israel are planned and implemented only in the center of the country — in Tel Aviv and its neighboring cities, where land values justify undertaking such projects. The city expected to have the most extensive urban renewal is Bat Yam, which is...