Real estate

Next Israeli gov't main issue will be controlling defense budget, Bank Hapoalim CEO told conference

Yadin Antebi told EY’s annual real estate conference that Israel’s defense budget would heavily shape the public’s standard of living in the coming years.

Bank Hapoalim CEO Yadin Antebi at EY's annual real estate conference
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Lawyer claimed disability residency status to save NIS 450,000 on property taxes

 Jared Kushner and his wife Ivanka look on as Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump addresses supporters at his rally, at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., November 6, 2024.

How antisemitic rhetoric seeped into Albania's anti-Kushner protests

Shlomi Nechaisi, owner of the Amy Group

Amy Group acquires Planet Rishon Lezon for NIS 300 million


How long does urban renewal take to launch? 'Only' 16 years

208 Jaffa residents completed choosing their homes in the TEL-AVIVA project, which will include 12 new buildings, about 800 units, a green boulevard, and a unique park on Jerusalem Boulevard.

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New mega-neighborhood with 1,500 apartments approved near Tel Aviv on metro line

A new gateway to Or Yehuda: 1,500 housing units will rise near the metro–light rail junction, along with 88,000 m² of commercial and employment space and 36,000 m² designated for public buildings.

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Conditional Aliyah: Jews are ready - Israel much less so

With Jewish safe spaces shrinking and synagogues politicized, Israel faces rising immigration but lacks a real plan. Ofer Petersburg urges action before the gates open.

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How to revive a stagnant market? This is how to bring oxygen back to the real estate sector

It’s a matter of perspective: crisis or opportunity? Polly Tetro, partner at Top Capital, shares an optimistic view on overcoming stagnation and creating a stable, healthy real estate market.

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Housing priority in the Gaza Envelope: Locals and fighters come first

A new decision by the Israel Land Authority Council in the Gaza Envelope will allocate up to 85% of plots to locals, giving clear priority to reservists and combatants.

Kfar Azza's new temporary residence: ‘Kfar Azza is not just a place – it’s an idea.’

Licensed architects plus inspection institutes mark a new era in the construction industry

Licensing reforms and architects' expanded role make inspection institutes central to planning and execution. Calibrate CEO Ariella Gutenberg-Yariv says cooperation boosts quality and saves time.

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The quiet influencer guiding urban renewal projects to success

In urban renewal, the quietest elements often hold a project together. What key checks protect residents and ensure fair economic viability? Real estate appraiser Israel Yaakov shares essential tips.

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Israel's real estate must change its ways if it wants to attract real global investors - opinion

The old norms, handshake deals, verbal promises, under-the-table fixes, political favors, and informal agreements may have been standard in the past, but they are barriers to the future.

Construction is seen in Tel Aviv on May 7, 2023

How to solve the rental crisis for young people in 120 days

A new modular initiative by "The Rental Unit" aims to build affordable rental neighborhoods in months, working with the government and local authorities.

The container building for students at Sapir College in Sderot.

Many young people don’t want to buy apartments

“Gen Z wants fast money, not mortgages.” Bank Jerusalem’s CEO says young people now prefer the capital market, and foreign buyers are heading for a new wave of purchases.

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