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
Curious? Check out Tel Aviv's urban renewal plan for the coming years!
At a special event attended by lawyers, the leaders of Tel Aviv's urban renewal efforts presented the city’s plan for the upcoming years, which is expected to add around 6,000 housing units annually.
War evacuees pushing up rents in Israel's North, Knesset research suggests
The sudden demand that hit the northern rental market reached the urban market as well.
Safe and stable renting: Housing Ministry launches new plan for public housing
Under the new plan, called the "stable and safe renting" plan, the size of the rental subsidy will depend on the area in which the beneficiary is eligible for public housing.
Revolution in public housing: Eligible families to choose their own apartment
Amid the ongoing conflict and growing housing waitlist, a new program lets eligible families choose their own apartments - a major policy shift. Inbar Mazuz-Shor from the Housing Ministry explains.
Government approves new ultra-Orthodox city in the northern Negev, addressing housing crisis
The Israeli government approved "Tila," a new city in northern Negev for ultra-Orthodox Israelis, aiming to address housing shortages and encourage regional development.
New olim to see less housing financial support upon arrival to Israel
The Immigration Committee debated a reform cutting housing aid for new immigrants by 50%, sparking criticism from lawmakers concerned about integration and fairness.
Malha: Jerusalem’s regenerated jewel
Neighborhood Corner: The name of the neighborhood is a distortion of the name of the Arab village al-Malha, upon the ruins of which the neighborhood was established.
Romema: Jerusalem's uplifting neighborhood
Neighborhood Corner: Romema serves as Jerusalem’s transportation hub, featuring the Jerusalem Central Bus Station, Chords Bridge, and a high-speed railway terminus.
Ghost apartments: How empty homes haunt Jerusalem's housing landscape
The term “ghost apartments” remain unoccupied for extended periods, often year-round. This is how they profoundly impact the housing market in Israel's capital.
The difference between macro/micro inflation during the war in Israel
Despite inflation and government-controlled prices increasing on May 1st, Israel’s microeconomy should be stable. However, Israel’s macroeconomy will face the consequences of the war for a few years.
