Plans underway for the establishment of the first metro system in the densely populated Gush Dan region (Tel Aviv metropolis) are expected to stimulate intensive construction, lead to huge increase in the value of Tel Aviv real estate, and reduce severe traffic congestion in the area.    While residents of Tel Aviv and its surrounding areas...

Despite the high cost of housing in Israel, it is possible to find apartments for a million shekels or less in most cities, including the most desired city of Jerusalem, as well as some parts of the expensive Gush Dan region. In Haifa and Be’er Sheva, you can even buy an apartment for three to four hundred thousand shekels. Buyitinisrael went to ten cities to see what you could buy for a million shekels or less.

According to the Bank of Israel’s Financial Stability Report, which analyzes the level of stability of the various economic sectors in the first half of 2020, housing prices in Israel are expected to fall in the coming months as a result of the devastating effects that COVID-19 has had on the job market, and the...

For the first time in the history of the State of Israel, Jews from around the world are unable to enter the country as a result of the Coronavirus. This article discusses the possibility of buying a home in Israel when the borders are closed to non-Israelis. As of March 18, 2020, in an attempt...

The COVID-19 crisis has left many of us confused about how to manage, and grow, our finances. The global stock market crash that took place in March 2020 led millions of investors to sell their assets.  Some cautiously reinvested funds in stock markets and other financial instruments, but there are many who are still holding...

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...