housing in israel

 Bezalel Smotrich (L) and Ze'ev Elkin (R) shake hands amid press conference at Finance Ministry.

Gov’t announces program to return residents to North starting March 1

Benefits will include housing stipends and compensation for property damage, aiming to support recovery and long-term regional growth.

Nightmare landlords, horrible tenants: The hard truth of renting apartments in Israel

In places like Tel Aviv or Jerusalem, little supply and strong demand creates a competitive dynamic for renters. And when it comes to getting the attention of a landlord – money talks.

By SHANNA FULD
09/12/2024

'When the cannons roar, Israelis buy': Real estate market thrives amid year-long conflict

War and economic uncertainty drive Israelis to purchase new homes at unprecedented rates.

 A row of stores and cars in Jerusalem's French Hill neighborhood.

French Hill: Jerusalem's evolving neighborhood from battlefields to high-rise towers

French Hill is a peaceful and quiet neighborhood with a medium-to-high socioeconomic status.

 The new silent garbage truck.

Jerusalem Vibe: Battling for the streets of Jerusalem

Nearly 500 new high-rises of 18 floors or more are currently slated to be built in the coming years, adding more than 58,000 housing units to the city.

14/10/2024
  A woman is seen struggling trying to move apartments.

Diary of would-be tenants: Two journalists struggle to move to Jerusalem in harsh market

Two young Jerusalemites struggle to find a place to live, in a challenging market during a challenging time.

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.

People walk near a damaged residential building due to a direct-hit from a projectile

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.

By ARIK MIROVSKY/GLOBES/TNS
29/08/2024

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.

19/08/2024

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.

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