Housing in israel
They build where it’s easy, not where it’s needed: That’s where the housing crisis begins - opinion
Top-tier planning isn’t just measured by the sheer volume of approved housing units, but by its ability to meet actual demand in high-interest areas, alongside the necessary needs for daily life.
Ad 120 opens NIS 600 million senior living complex in Modi’in
Bank of Israel reveals new data on Israel’s mortgage market
Israel is building homes, but not the homes Israelis need, Shoresh study warns
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.
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.
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.
