Construction
Finally, it's happening: A first-of-its-kind academic degree for contractors
For the first time in Israel, the Contractors Association “Bonei Ha’aretz” received approval from the Contractors Council to create a bachelor’s degree for contractors after two years of fieldwork.
The new law that changes agreements in the real estate world
The printer is already on the wall: The unexpected solution to the housing crisis - opinion
Dramatic change in Jerusalem construction plan approvals: Impact of pre-planning agreements
Only one year to occupancy, a surprising move: 15% discount in the beloved wine city project
A 3-room Wine City apartment is now 1.699M NIS, down ~15%. Nahmias calls it a "price reform," raising questions about whether this is a one-off or the start of a wider trend.
Ramat Gan renewed: Two boutique buildings to replace old railway building
Almog Group has started demolishing a four-story railway building on Rosh Pina Street to build two boutique buildings with 46 new apartments. What will the current owners receive?
Rami Levy surprises Rosh HaAyin: New project to include commerce, employment, and housing
Rami Levy Real Estate’s new Psagot Afek project in Rosh HaAyin will feature commerce, jobs, and housing, with unique design, active facades, green spaces, and high-standard apartments.
Financing for evacuation-reconstruction projects already at early stages? It’s possible
Bonus offers a new financing model: credit after zoning approval and 67% signatures, allowing funds for growth, speeding processes, and boosting resident trust in urban renewal projects.
Iran destroyed buildings. Israel can rebuild them with green construction - opinion
When thousands of buildings require rebuilding from scratch, this is a golden opportunity for creating a new building standard.
Reform approved: All building types must use inspection institutes starting January 2026
The National Council completed the reform’s final phase: all new buildings require certified inspection, except special cases. Ariela Yariv Gotenberg calls it a key milestone in licensing.
Not what you thought: Meet the new power of tenants in urban renewal
Bank financing docs were once just for banks and developers. Today, tenants see them as key to protecting their rights. Avi Levy, CEO of Yehuda Levy Group, explains why they matter.
From a neighborhood of public housing to Jerusalem’s real estate gem
The great transformation of the Katamon neighborhood is here.
New report reveals: This is the city marked as Israel’s next real estate investment hotspot
Appraiser Ohad Dannus reports: Ashdod home prices rose 14.6% in a year. Big deals like the Soho complex draw major investors. Demand is rising among olim, foreign buyers, and young couples.
Breaking the boundaries of Tel Aviv: Granit to build 130 new apartments in Ramat Gan
After years of concentrated activity in Tel Aviv, the Granit Group, part of Effi Capital, is entering a new arena with a win in an urban renewal (evacuation-reconstruction) project on Bialik Street.
