An encouraging picture of resilience, optimism, and determination among Israelis, even after a difficult period of prolonged war – this emerges from the 2025 real estate survey by Mizrahi-Tefahot Bank, which examines annually the sentiment of Israelis regarding the local real estate market. Israelis believe that the best time to buy an apartment is now – and that real estate and rental prices in Israel will continue to rise. The implication: strong confidence in Israelis and the Israeli market. As evidence, approximately 70% of respondents in the survey conducted for Mizrahi-Tefahot Bank believe that Israel’s situation a year from now will be better or at least will not change.
Additionally, about 63% of respondents in the bank’s survey see buying an apartment as a worthwhile deal.
Regarding the rental market, Israelis are less optimistic, with 82% convinced that rental prices will continue to rise.
These and other findings come from a survey conducted in the past month for Mizrahi-Tefahot Bank.
The study also shows that nearly half of respondents (48%) believe that with hard work and persistence, they will succeed in fulfilling their dream of owning an apartment. 63% see buying an apartment as a worthwhile long-term investment, and 55% of Israelis are considering moving to another area in the country to increase their chances of buying an apartment – a figure that reflects flexibility and resourcefulness. At the same time, 82% are convinced that rental prices will continue to rise, a figure that most clearly reflects the dream of owning an apartment.
In terms of residential preferences, the results are surprising: Haifa and the Carmel region lead the list of desired locations with 35%, followed by the Lower Galilee (25%), Jerusalem (23%), and the Negev (19%) – reflecting a willingness to expand geographically rather than concentrate only in the center.
The field of urban renewal shows a clear upward trend: 48% of Israelis want their building to undergo reinforcement and an addition of a reinforced security room (Mamad), compared with only 40% who wanted this last year. The importance of the Mamad also rose to second place in the list of considerations when choosing an apartment, with 82% stating that they will not purchase an apartment without a Mamad. This is evidence that Israelis are learning, adapting, and improving their living conditions.