Real estate

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.

At the "Funding Time" conference, leaders criticized government policies stifling urban renewal, warned of small entrepreneurs disappearing, and called for cooperation to revive the sector.

Who said urban planning is boring? At the "Women Build the Nation" panel, six senior women shared ideas on community, equality, and a new social contract, envisioning Israel in 20 years.

Israel approves a NIS 1.2b plan for Beersheba, the southern metropolis. Mayor Ruvik Danilovich says the Negev is at a crucial turning point for its own future and for that of the entire nation.

While the United States remains the world’s strongest and most innovative economy, Israel has demonstrated remarkable resilience throughout a year of geopolitical and financial challenges.

The real estate industry is concerned that freezing rents for rent-stabilized apartments would limit their ability to maintain and renovate buildings.

Ma'alot-Tarshiha launches tenders for hotels and commercial centers at Monfort Lake, which attracts hundreds of thousands annually and is undergoing major rehabilitation and infrastructure work.

Egypt and Qatar sign an agreement to develop over 20 million square meters of coastline into a luxury destination with residential neighborhoods, resorts, marinas, golf courses, and hotels.

The VISION project by Rami Levy Real Estate features towers, a green park, workspaces, and leisure areas, all nestled between the green mountains of Jerusalem.

At the "Financing Time" conference, construction leaders criticized interest rate policies, while a Bank of Israel official said there is a limit to flexibility.