Housing prices
Housing costs top young Israelis’ election concerns, security trails far behind - poll
A new Israel 2050 survey published Wednesday night found that economic and social issues, led by housing affordability, top young voters' priorities ahead of the elections.
Summer demand pushes prices up 0.3%, including rent, transportation costs, statistics bureau says
CBS: Apartment prices in sharp decline, rent skyrockets
Contractors save, workers pay: The new reform in the construction industry
Angolan government and Mitrelli group’s Haim Taib inaugurate project to house 20,000 people
Innovative model focusing on community building is designed to be replicated across the continent and beyond.
Israel ranks second most expensive country to buy property in the world
The study examined average prices per square meter in addition to the average disposable household income in each country.
US rent inflation hits new high, led by Miami with 39% rate
All indicators show that the renting market is heating up, as would-be buyers of houses increasingly turn to rentals because they can’t find — and can’t afford — their dream houses.
Israeli homeowners enjoy high returns but not from rent
Returns on real estate for investment include two components: the rise in value of the property and the rent received.
Technology helps offer 3D-printed homes as an option for ownership
Several 3D-printed homes are being built in the US as communities cope with housing shortages and experiment with options.
Apartment sales by receivers drop 5% between 2020 and 2021
During this period, just over 1,400 apartments were offered for sale, compared to 1,500 apartments sold in 2020.
Purchase tax on second homes to rise to 8%
An 8% purchase tax on second apartments intended for investment was signed into law on Tuesday, in an effort to cool down the red-hot housing market.
This week in Jerusalem: Let's build
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Israeli home prices up 9.2% over past year
Economists are generally in agreement that housing prices will continue to rise in the coming years, due to high demand and the lack of supply in the housing market.
Tel Aviv housing is overpriced, approaching bubble risk - UBS
Housing in Tel Aviv is overpriced and starting to approach bubble risk territory.