Diaspora Jews and Investors Boosted Israel’s Property Taxes in 2024
After a dramatic slowdown in Israel’s property market in 2023 — driven by rising interest rates and the Iron Swords War — new data from...
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Bank of Israel Holds Interest Rate Steady Amid Inflation Concerns and Geopolitical Uncertainty
The Bank of Israel has decided to keep its benchmark interest rate steady at 4.5% for the 11th consecutive time. Despite steady economic growth, rising...
How Real Estate Experts Expect the High-Rise Boom to Impact Jerusalem Home Prices
In recent years, Jerusalem has undergone a rapid wave of urban renewal, with its skyline increasingly dotted by high-rise towers. A survey conducted among members...
First Pinui-Binui Project Approved in Ultra-Orthodox Jerusalem Neighborhood
The Beit Yerushalmi Group won a tender for an urban renewal project in the Har Nof neighborhood of Jerusalem. The plan includes demolishing 48 old...
Massive Jerusalem Home Purchase: Toy Tycoon Buys Historic Talbiya Villa for NIS 79M
Last month, a Jewish-Canadian billionaire who made his initial fortune thanks to the “grass head” craze made a significant Jerusalem home purchase. Ronnen Harary bought...
The Average Rent in Israel Rose 5% — With One Surprising City in the Lead
Rental prices are up across the country — and in some places, more than expected. New data from the Central Bureau of Statistics shows that...
Tel Aviv Slows, Jerusalem Rises: A Mid-2025 Snapshot of Home Prices in Israel
At the start of 2025, home prices in Israel are showing mixed trends across the country. New data from the Central Bureau of Statistics reveals...
Housing Prices in Israel Stabilize: Only 0.1% Rise, Annual Increase at 6.4%
After months of sharp increases, housing prices in Israel stabilize with just a 0.1% rise recorded in February–March 2025. The slowdown marks a shift from...
Bank of Israel Warns National Economic Council of Rising Housing Prices and Increased Buyer Risk
The Bank of Israel has issued a strong warning against the recent proposal by the Housing Cabinet to examine the role of banks in setting...
Israel Housing Market Slowdown Continues: Contractor Sales Drop 21% in March
The Israel housing market showed mixed signals in March 2025, with total apartment transactions—both new and secondhand—rising by 8% compared to the previous month. Yet...