Apartments

Outcry in Germany over controversial plans to demolish Nazi bunker for luxury apartment building

The bunker is part of a subterranean bunker complex constructed over a period of ten years, and which served as the headquarters of the Nazi regime until the last week of World War II in Europe.

Kai Wegner (L,CDU), Governing Mayor of Berlin, Manja Schreiner (C,CDU), Senator for Mobility, Transport, and Christian Gaebler (L,SPD), Senator for Urban Development, view a public housing construction project
Fire rages at an apartment block in Antwerp on July 1, 2026.

Several people killed in fire at Antwerp apartment block, say Belgian police

“For many diaspora Jews, an apartment in Israel has become both an investment and a source of security and belonging.”

The safest place: Why more Jews are buying homes in Israel after October 7

Luria Project, Jerusalem Moradot Arnona.

Tzarfati Shimon launches phase 2 of Luria Project in Jerusalem's Moradot Arnona


Affordable housing for young adults will be built at Ashdod's old stadium site

The Israel Land Authority issued a tender for 453 apartments in Ashdod under the "Target Price" program. The site will later include 1,000 units, towers up to 24 stories, commercial areas, and more.

 District A, Stadium Complex, Ashdod.

Can you guess? These are the 10 most in demand cities for rentals in Israel

As Israel's rental market heats up for the new school year, 2024's summer sees surging demand in major cities amid the ongoing conflict, with dramatic spikes in rental interest across the country.

 10 most in-demand cities for rentals in Israel.

Thousands of northern investors left without compensation as property values plummet

Northern real estate investors face losses as the state ignores their rights, leaving them with empty properties for 10 months. The state's response is due by September 4th.

Buildings in Kiryat Shmona, August 21, 2024

State Comptroller: Betterment levies deemed 'successful' by local authorities

Billions at Our Expense: Do you feel the betterment levy you were charged is too high? You're probably right. The State Comptroller found that in 95% of cases, the charge was reduced by a third.


Long-term rentals: A vital housing solution for the next generation

Inbal David, CEO of Apartment for Rent, emphasized at the Mizrahi Tefahot Bank conference that future generations should have three housing options: buying, free market renting, or long-term renting.

Ofer Petersburg, Inbal Davin and Matan Yigal at the annual conference for mortgage consultants of Bank Mizrahi Tefahot.

40% of apartment owners fear renovations amid northern war threat

According to an investigation conducted by the Association of Renovation Contractors, 40% of apartment owners are delaying renovations because of war concerns.

 Wildfires sparked by rockets in the Kiryat Shmona area. May 27, 2024

Don't trust realtors? New ethics regulations will restore confidence

The Interior Committee is discussing new broker ethics regulations, banning incorrect property info and unauthorized payments, which could save the economy NIS 196 million annually.


The Tax Authority vs Ishay Ribo: Three luxury apartments in the crosshairs

Singer Ishay Ribo battles the Tax Authority at the Jerusalem District Court over his NIS 6.5M apartment purchase. The key question: what were they bought for?

 Ishay Ribo

With a penthouse like this, the sky is not the limit – the sky is home


Excessively expensive, yet first-time home buyers have doubled over the past year

Despite soaring living costs, April saw 4,254 first-time home purchases—a 97% increase from last year. Which city tops the list for first-time buyers? The Chief Economist's report reveals all.

 A young couple moves into a new apartment.