Urban renewal in Jerusalem: pinui binui and TAMA 38
Urban renewal in Jerusalem, through pinui binui or TAMA 38, is one of the biggest decisions an apartment owner makes. J&G Real Estate Group guides residents all the way: organising the residents, social consulting and negotiating with developers, from the first step to handover, so you understand every stage and decide with full information.
- Tracks
- Pinui binui · TAMA 38
- Guidance
- From organising residents to handover
- Area
- Jerusalem
What is pinui binui, and what is TAMA 38?
In pinui binui (evacuation and reconstruction), an old building or complex is demolished and new buildings go up in its place, and the residents receive a new apartment in the project, usually a larger one.
TAMA 38 is a national plan for reinforcing old buildings: the building is reinforced and extended, or demolished and rebuilt, and the apartments usually gain a safe room and a balcony. In both tracks the developer funds the construction from the new apartments it sells.
What the guidance includes
Organising the residents
Bringing the residents together around a shared goal, and presenting the process to everyone in the same way.
Negotiating with developers
Comparing offers and negotiating the residents' compensation and the terms.
With you to handover
From the first step until the residents receive their new apartments.
How an urban renewal project moves forward
Getting organised
The residents organise and choose representatives to lead the process.
Choosing a developer
Reviewing and comparing developers' offers by compensation, experience and guarantees.
Negotiation and agreement
Setting the residents' compensation, the guarantees and the timelines in the agreement.
Planning and permits
Preparing the plan, approval by the planning committees and the building permit.
Construction and handover
The construction itself, ending with the handover of the new apartments to the residents.
Questions to ask before signing with a developer
The agreement with the developer stays with the residents for years. Before signing, get a clear answer to each of these questions:
- What is the compensation: size of the new apartment, balcony, parking and storage
- Which guarantees the residents receive during construction
- Where residents live during construction, and who pays for temporary housing
- What the expected timeline is, and what happens if it slips
- Who represents the residents: a lawyer and a supervisor on their behalf
Is your building heading for urban renewal?
Tell me where the building is and what stage the process is at, and we will see how I can help.
Frequently asked
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What is the difference between pinui binui and TAMA 38?
In pinui binui a building or complex is demolished and a new project is built in its place. In TAMA 38 an existing building is reinforced and extended, or demolished and rebuilt on the same plot.
Who do you guide in urban renewal?
Jacki guides residents: organising them, social consulting and negotiating with developers, from the first step to handover.
Is it worth buying an apartment in a building slated for urban renewal?
It depends on the stage the project is at and on the agreement with the developer. Before buying, check the status of the plan and the agreements, and Jacki can help you review them.
Which Jerusalem neighbourhoods have urban renewal projects?
Jacki publishes updates on renewal complexes in the city on his blog, for example in Kiryat Yovel, the Katamonim and Talpiot. You can ask him directly about a specific building.
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Tell me about your building
The address, the number of apartments and the stage you are at are enough to start.