Construction
Foreign worker ban to trigger housing cost rise and severe labor shortage
Starting 2027, workers from India and Sri Lanka will enter only via official channels, sparking labor shortage warnings and housing cost increase fears.
The Herzliya caveman: The final days of the cliff palace
‘New Talpiot’: A global community in one of Jerusalem’s most sought-after locations
Affordable Housing site shut down
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.
Grapevine: Happy 80th, dear Dorraine!
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
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.
Tiberias man, upset about promenade renovations, threatens to kill mayor, construction workers
The suspect was reportedly upset about construction that is currently underway on the long-neglected, dilapidated Yigal Alon Promenade.
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.
Everyone has wondered at some point: What is the average salary of a real estate agent in Israel?
CBS data: real estate agents in Israel earned nearly NIS 17,000 in July, while construction workers earned about 13,500. This summarizes the updated wage picture in the real estate sector.
Bubble alert: The report that proves housing prices around the world are out of control
Endeavour Equities reports huge gaps between home prices and incomes worldwide. In Australia, a home needs nearly 10 years of salary; New Zealand and Canada face price crashes.
Grapevine: Not taking care of business
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Jerusalem's business owners demand pedestrian bridge to save city center stores
A pedestrian bridge can save countless businesses in Jerusalem's city center, owners beseech the municipality as construction blocks customers and foot traffic.
Construction time lengthens, rent rises, and young people pay the price
Construction timelines hit a new peak, projects face delays despite record starts, and mortgages match rising rents • Young couples face years of waiting, frustration, and uncertainty.
