Housing in israel

Foreign worker ban to trigger housing cost rise and severe labor shortage

Starting 2027, workers from India and Sri Lanka will enter only via official channels, sparking labor shortage warnings and housing cost increase fears.

Foreign workers.
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yashar party, together with party members, attends the presentation of the party’s candidate list ahead of the upcoming general elections in Rosh HaAyin, September 7, 2026.

Yashar party unveils plan for young adults with rent caps and military pay raises in campaign push

An illustration of the MOPHET residential project in Ra'anana.

Ra’anana real estate project MOPHET logs over NIS 150m in soft launch sales to global buyers

Residential buildings in Petah Tikva.

Affordable Housing site shut down


Despite setbacks, demand for housing in Israel remains, including from foreign residents

While Israel has been rocked by the judicial reform protests and the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, Israel's housing market still faces demand, both from Israelis and foreigners.

 Dafna Landau, (center) Head of the Construction & Real Estate sub-division in Bank Leumi’s Business Division, speaks with Yaakov Quint, Director-General of the Israel Land Authority (left) and journalist Danielle Roth Avneri at the Maariv Economic Conference in Tel Aviv.

Surprisingly, not Tel Aviv: The unexpected city with the most renters in Israel

As of 2023, there were 2.9 apartments and residential units in Israel, of which 2.05 million apartments were owned. Tel Aviv and Givatayim rank high, but which city has the most renters?

 View from the newest city in Israel, Harish, located in the North. April 10, 2023.

Arnona Hills: Jerusalem’s newest residential gem

Our Homes: Surrounded by breathtaking nature on the edge of the Judean Hills and overlooking the valleys below, this new gem promises a lifestyle of luxury and tranquility.

 Although the skyline is currently dotted with cranes, Arnona Hills, to be completed by 2026, will be Jerusalem’s newest prime residential project.

Mishkenot Ha’uma: A new center of national and urban sophistication

NEIGHBORHOOD CORNER: Mishkenot Ha’uma is a forward-looking neighborhood and a statement of Jerusalem’s intentions to grow and modernize as an international city.

 MISHKENOT HA'UMA in Jerusalem

The Government Housing Plan's 2024 highlights

Ministers presented NIS 2.5 billion housing plan for upcoming year, officially approved by the government. Here are some key highlights.

 Government affirms: This marks the conclusive housing plan for 2024.

The lowest socioeconomic mustn't pay for war aid

The proposal to grant those directly affected by the October 7 events with a continued resident status will negatively affect the demand to ease conditions for all those desperate for public housing


Pisgat Ze’ev: A symbol of the future Jerusalem?

With a focus on sustainability and innovation, developers are reshaping Pisgat Ze’ev’s urban fabric.

 Pisgat Ze'ev Center Mall and light rail station.

Talpiot: Tradition and innovation in the heart of Jerusalem

Talpiot has evolved over the years into a vibrant community that reflects the dynamic spirit of Jerusalem, with its mix of residential and commercial buildings.

 The Hadar Mall in Jerusalem's Talpiot neighborhood.

Dreaming of life in Ofakim? City adds thousands of apartments

The Israel Land Authority greenlights a 5,800-unit project in the southern city's new district, part of a larger plan for 12,000 homes, along with public, commercial, and employment areas.

 A MURAL IN the southern city of Ofakim illustrates how Israeli society has changed since the October 7 massacre.

Israeli city Nahariya to implement housing renewal plan

Good news for residents of Nahariya and great news for non-residents in search of a new home. 

 People enjoy a hot day at the beach in the Northern Israeli city of Naharia, on August 22, 2019.