Israel’s Largest Contractors to Lead War-Damage Restoration Program
For the first time in Israel, some of the country’s largest building contractors—including Danya Cebus—will take the lead on war-damage restoration for apartments hit by...
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Construction Worker Shortage Hits 40,000 Amid Palestinian Labor Ban — Employment in West Bank Soars
According to the Chief Economist at the Ministry of Finance, 336,000 construction workers were employed in the first quarter of 2025—highlighting a construction worker shortage...
Before the Final Barrage: 30,000 Homes Damaged in Israel, 15,000 Evacuated
According to data from the Property Tax Authority received on Monday night, prior to Iran’s final barrage of missiles against Israel, the central cities of...
Hidden Crisis in Israel: Will Property Prices Go Up After the War?
Israel’s housing market is facing a deepening crisis as construction slows dramatically across the country. New data reveals double-digit declines in construction starts, building permits,...
Under Fire, Under Pressure: 8 Ways the Iran War Is Impacting Israel’s Real Estate Market
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran is sending shockwaves through nearly every sector of Israeli life, including housing. From halted construction sites and surging...
Construction Industry Demands Reopening All Construction Sites: “Where There Were Bomb Shelters, Lives Were Saved”
Home Front Command guidelines state that only “essential activity” may take place today, with most of the construction sector not classified as such. The Chairman...
Over 20% Surge in New Apartment Supply: Unsold Units Near 80,000
Amid weak sales at the start of 2025, the new apartment supply in Israel continues to grow rapidly. In April alone, just 2,350 new apartments...
Israel Home Prices Dropped Slightly for Second Consecutive Month
The Home Price Index published by the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) indicates that Israel home prices continue to decline moderately for the second month...
Financing Restrictions Crash New Construction Market: April Sales Drop 43%
The new construction market took a sharp hit in April, following the Bank of Israel’s new restrictions on financing perks offered by developers. According to...
Advanced Negotiations Between JNF and Barnett: 500 Dunams of Jerusalem Land, Worth Billions, to Be Transferred Immediately
According to a Calcalist report, JNF is in advanced negotiations with American real estate tycoon Gary Barnett over a proposed agreement that would see the...