Renovation

The Tel Aviv Family Court has ordered the enforcement of an agreement entitling the daughter of a deceased man to a share of his former partner's apartment sale proceeds. The judge ruled that the father's investment in renovations created a binding obligation for compensation.

A 16-million-dollar investment in the renovation of the Reflecting Pool near the Lincoln Memorial has resulted in peeling surfaces and recurring algae issues. A legal scandal involving false vandalism charges has highlighted poor workmanship and raised concerns about the broader scope of the president's multi-billion-dollar urban development plans.

Parents of students at the "Eitan" school in Ashkelon claim a series of failures during renovations: sewage flooding, power outages, and the shutdown of essential equipment for disabled children. Dozens of parents were called to pick up their children: "They are leaving the most disabled children inside a construction site." The municipality: "The incident was handled immediately."

Ahead of the city council vote on the funding package for the team's home arena renovation, the club has decided to meet politicians halfway and disclose project details. Previously, the county approved $101 million in funding.

One of Israel's leading luxury hotels has completed a large-scale upgrade project. The renovation includes the redesign of over 100 rooms, the launch of a new accommodation category, and the addition of luxurious suites with sea views.

Since July 2024, fewer than 1,000 foreign workers for the renovation industry have arrived in Israel via the bilateral route, out of a quota of 5,000. Now, the Population and Immigration Authority is approving a temporary procedure that will allow for rapid bringing, directly and not through the existing route. The entry of workers to Israel via this route will be possible only until the beginning...

The Central Command commander halted the entry of Palestinian workers into Judea and Samaria, but the political echelon reversed the decision within two days. With an estimated tens of thousands of illegal residents entering through fence breaches, the industry is furious: "The government is abandoning security."

Spiral staircases, floor-to-ceiling windows, and built-in planters might look like a designer's dream, but they often come with hidden costs and practical challenges. Architects share why these luxurious features can become a major headache for homeowners.

Recently, there has been a growing wave of urban renewal projects "changing hands." Large, financially resilient companies are replacing smaller developers who have struggled to advance their projects. What does this mean for residents, and how can they protect their rights?