A look at the Government’s latest proposals to encourage new construction and settlement in Israel’s peripheral regions. Could investment in these areas become more attractive? The pronouncements by Minister of Construction and Housing Ya’acov Litzman in recent weeks regarding measures he is planning, which would spur construction of residential housing in Israel’s outlying regions, have...

Home buyers have stopped visiting sales offices and construction companies are dealing with debt.  Yet, despite the turmoil that the housing market is going through as a result of the Coronavirus, developers would still prefer residential to hotels and commercial real estate. Are home prices are falling? Yes, but not for long. With huge debt...

Americans wishing to invest in residential real estate in Israel should consider both the US and the Israeli tax implications of their investment. While Israel imposes different taxes on foreign investment in Israeli real estate, the US has a policy of taxing its citizens on worldwide income and reserves the right to disregard most provisions...

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 you. However, when you are making a real estate investment in Israel, you should widen your search and consider other areas across the country. Consider yield vs profit when you...