Economy

Twelve investors have filed a lawsuit against Daniela and Nadav Nevo, owners of the tourism venture Danuki Investments. The plaintiffs allege fraud and illegal capital raising without a prospectus.

The campaign includes 2–6 room apartments, garden apartments, and penthouses in Hadera, Ramat HaSharon, Ramat Gan, Kiryat Ono, and Ofakim. Among the benefits: full exemption from indexation to the construction input index and deferral of the bulk of the payment until close to occupancy.

Former footballer and former Beitar Jerusalem coach Barak Yitzhaki purchased a three-room apartment in a project by the Gohari-Afriat company in his childhood city of Ashkelon. The deal is estimated at about 2 million shekels, and the apartment is on the tenth floor - the jersey number that accompanied Yitzhaki throughout his playing career.

The Mitzpe Ramon Local Council is urging reservists to register by August 31 for the Israel Land Authority lottery. The tender allocates 46 out of 51 plots in the new "Maof" neighborhood to combat reservists, featuring significant land price discounts.

Aura is launching a major campaign for Hever club members, offering apartments in five projects nationwide. Discounts reach 10%, alongside financing benefits and exemption from linkage differentials.

Construction giant Shikun & Binui is acquiring control of the elevator company Naaman. The deal, valued at several tens of millions of shekels, will allow the company to reduce its reliance on external suppliers.

An analysis of CBS data reveals that the average price of a 4-room apartment in central Israel remains out of reach for many. With current prices, particularly in Tel Aviv, the required down payment makes purchasing a home an extremely difficult challenge.

Ten property owners in Hod HaSharon face a 2,583,840 shekel betterment levy demand after an initial assessment was found to be erroneous.

The "Elite Instant Coffee" factory in Safed, a local landmark and source of livelihood for many families, has been demolished 70 years after its founding to make way for a new residential project.

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The District Committee rejected objections and approved the Inbal company's plan for a mixed-use project to replace 'Beit Amir'. Located on the light rail line, the tower will feature 110 apartments, 114 hotel rooms, and commercial and public spaces.

Summer is the peak season for Israeli real estate. To avoid disputes and financial losses when working with agents, it is crucial to understand the 'Real Estate Brokers Law' and properly document all agreements.

Tsahi Nahmias and Mega Or lost ground throughout July. We examine the reasons for this decline, whether uncertainty regarding land use in Hadera will continue to weigh on the stock, and how other real estate giants are performing.

Alongside the market slowdown, Bank of Israel data reveals that the volume of mortgages for apartments worth over 5 million shekels is soaring — this figure is critical for the housing market. The surprise: how many of the wealthy are taking a mortgage of over 60% of the property value.

Over the past two weeks, the relationship between businessman Tzahi Abu and the company's controlling shareholder Chaim Katzman has hit a dead end.

A study by BYNDbiz reveals that since October 2023, the price per square meter for older apartments without a Mamad rose by 11.2%, compared to only 2.6% for protected apartments.

An 'Apartment at a Discount' project in Harish, featuring 115 units, reached a winner who placed 3,393rd in the lottery. Amidst housing market stagnation, are better deals available on the free market?

After Athens, investors are discovering the neighboring port city of Piraeus. Convenient location, development pace, cruise ships, demand from students and tourists, and housing prices starting from 90,000 euros are attracting investors. Is this the next big hit? It is too early to say. Experts emphasize: potential exists in Piraeus, but moving from the familiar center of Athens requires careful...

The first purchaser of an apartment option at the Sde Dov complex is suing the real estate developer Gindi, demanding the cancellation of the deal and a refund due to severe soil contamination.

The Ramat Gan municipality has launched a tender for a major assisted living complex to replace two aging facilities. The project will feature 400 units housed in a 35-story tower and a 10-story building.

The Ram Aderet Group has received a building permit for the first phase of the MY ADERET NORTH project in Carmi Gat North. The development will feature 237 apartments, with a portion allocated to the 'Apartment at a Discount' program and 118 units available on the free market.

Real estate stocks have been falling since the beginning of the year and suffered another painful decline in July, except for one stock that rose by a double-digit percentage. What happened to them and what is expected next?

Mortgage refinancing is the process of replacing an existing loan with a new one under better terms. Given the recent decline in interest rates, experts advise borrowers to review their current mortgage agreements.

Planning committees have approved a 1,700-apartment project in Ramla's industrial zone and a new student dormitory complex at the Weizmann Institute in Rehovot.

The Prashkovsky company has announced a major promotion offering up to 15% off the sale price of new apartments. The tender will open on August 9 for 72 hours, featuring prestigious projects across the country.

Rising cost of living in the United States is eroding the budgets of homeowners associations (HOA) and is leading to an increase in requests for home foreclosures. According to ATTOM, in the first quarter of 2026 these associations filed 6,376 foreclosure requests—nearly 40% more than in the corresponding period in 2024, and in 2025 they filed over 285,000 foreclosure requests, an 8.8% increase...

Isras, controlled by Shlomo Eisenberg, has increased its stake in the urban renewal developer Yaaz to 10%, with a total investment of approximately 20 million shekels, despite market challenges.

Tax Authority data reveals that during the war, the number of real estate investors in Israel grew at a much higher rate than single-apartment buyers. The most significant increase, 20%, was recorded among those holding nine or more apartments.

After raising 525 million shekels from leading insurance and provident funds, and purchasing apartments in the Sde Dov project for more than 100 million shekels, the Avisror brothers respond to the changes in the company.

The Ministry of Tourism is proposing a 400 million shekel state-guaranteed loan fund to support hotel expansion and the construction of new projects amid industry financing challenges.

Capital City Ventures has filed for bankruptcy protection for the historic St. Paul Athletic Club building in St. Paul. Facing debts of up to $50 million, owner John Rupp plans to convert the abandoned property into a residential complex.

The owner of the Yohananoff chain has signed a deal with Colmobil to build a 5,500 sqm store in the Nesher area. The total investment in the complex will amount to 100 million shekels.

The Fattal hotel chain has completed the acquisition of leasehold rights for London's The Dilly hotel. The total investment, including renovation and purchase costs, amounts to 220 million GBP (approximately 906 million NIS).

60% of the winners in the 11th 'Discounted Apartment' lottery are reservists. The Ministry of Construction and Housing has begun notifying 7,922 winning households, with 4,734 reservists securing a win—a success rate of nearly 19% for that group.

Out of 25,394 reservists who registered for the 'Apartment at a Discount' lottery, 4,734 received a winning notification this morning—nearly one in five participants. In total, approximately 60% of all lottery winners are reservists.

A budget of up to 2 million shekels is no longer sufficient for a family apartment in most of Gush Dan, but it still allows for the purchase of a 3-room apartment in parts of Bat Yam and central Petah Tikva, small 2–2.5-room units in Tel Aviv and Ramat Gan, or 4-room properties in Lod and Ramla. The final choice depends on the buyer's willingness to compromise on space, building age, and location.

The Israeli rental market is now governed by new Ministry of Justice regulations establishing a default contract. These rules clarify responsibilities for repairs, deposit limits, and procedures for early termination.

Most buyers who purchased an apartment during the financing benefit period have not yet reached the moment of truth, where they are required to pay the balance. According to the Ministry of Finance, this is expected to impact the market significantly in the coming year.

And also: how much did a 5-room apartment in Beersheba cost, how much was a 4-room apartment sold for in the center of Netanya, and for what amount was a 5-room apartment purchased in Haifa? A review of second-hand transactions.

The deal for the sale of control in G-City is at risk of collapse due to a severe crisis of trust between seller Chaim Katzman and buyers Tzahi Abu, Kidan Dahari, and Yaron Adiv.