Housing in israel
Israel’s next government must give housing policy a longer life - opinion
The next coalition agreement should include a commitment to put a stable framework for planning, building permits, and property taxation into law, and to establish how that framework can be changed.
UK may sanction firms bidding on Israel’s E1 settlement tender, Miliband warns
A woman’s eviction in Madrid brought down a government. What can Israel learn from it? - opinion
Foreign worker ban to trigger housing cost rise and severe labor shortage
After months of decline: Housing prices in Israel begin to rise
Data from the Central Bureau of Statistics show a trend reversal: The annual increase in housing prices stands at only 0.1%. For the first time in months, a price increase is noticeable.
The printer is already on the wall: The unexpected solution to the housing crisis - opinion
3D-printed construction technology presents a rare opportunity to change the rules of the game and bring Israel’s construction sector into the 21st century.
It only gets worse: How can construction time in Israel be shortened?
CBS data shows that in 2025, building an apartment in Israel takes 34.3 months on average, excluding planning and permits. Attorney Alkalay says many delays start with the developer.
The market awaits a drop: Will it happen in 2026?
Are Israeli housing prices falling as hoped, or in a slow correction before the next surge? Ofer Petersburg reviews a year of data, expectations, and market trends.
Taub Center 2025 Report: Rising defense debt and low productivity threaten Israel’s 2026 growth
After two years of war, Israelis are facing mounting economic pressures. A new report by the Taub Center warns country must boost productivity and invest in human capital
Construction starts surge, transactions stall: More declines ahead?
Transactions stagnate, unsold apartment inventory rises, and prices fell 2% this year – CBS reports a 31.5% surge in construction starts, with over 81,000 apartments begun.
Crisis, stagnation, stabilization: The Israeli real estate market of 2025 - opinion
Looking ahead to 2026, the real estate market is not expected to experience a sharp breakthrough but rather a gradual stabilization.
When land no one wanted becomes good news for students
The growing city in Israel: 17,000 additional apartments in Dimona
Dimona will triple its population. This week, a new master plan was signed with 17,000 new housing units and major infrastructure development.
Data reveals: housing demand in Kiryat Malakhi is on the rise
Kiryat Malakhi’s housing data shows rising demand. Since 2017, the city’s population has grown 1%–2% annually, totaling about 8.5% over the past decade.
