New Israeli Housing Concept Features Attached Independent Units
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
A new housing project in Be'er Yaakov, Israel, offers apartments with attached independent "diyurit" units for flexible use. This concept, mandated by a recent government directive, aims to legalize apartment subdivisions and has seen diverse buyer applications.
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- New Israeli housing project includes attached independent "diyurit" units.
- Units can be used as offices, rentals, or for family members.
- Concept is mandated by a 2023 government planning directive.
- Project is located in Be'er Yaakov and priced around 4 million shekels.
- Developer reports strong initial sales for these units.
A new real estate project in Be'er Yaakov, Israel, is offering apartments with a novel concept: a main residence combined with a separate, independent living unit, referred to as a "diyurit." These "diyurit" units, approximately 35 square meters, are designed for versatile use, such as a home office, clinic, rental unit, or accommodation for a family member. The main apartments are around 150 square meters and include four rooms, plus the "diyurit" adds two more rooms and a bathroom, shower, and kitchenette.
The project, named MIA by the Guy and Doron Levy company, is situated on 122 dunams and will comprise 23 buildings with 781 housing units. The "diyurit" concept is mandated by a 2023 planning directive from the Ministry of Construction and Housing, requiring 25% of apartments over 120 square meters to include such an additional unit. This initiative aims to provide a legal framework for what was previously often an illegal subdivision of apartments.
The "diyurit" allows for two entrances from the apartment's foyer, mimicking the setup in detached homes but within a multi-story building. The developer noted that initial expectations for the "diyurit's" use, primarily for children, have been surpassed by a wide range of applications, including studios, offices, clinics, and separate living spaces for relatives. One surprising instance involved parents choosing to live in the "diyurit" while their children occupied the larger main apartment, highlighting the creative ways buyers are utilizing the new design.
Currently, 18 apartments featuring this "diyurit" concept are available for sale. The overall project includes a mix of 3- to 6-room apartments and penthouses, with the first phase consisting of five buildings and approximately 170 units. The price for these combined units is around 4 million shekels, and the developer reports that over half of these units have already been sold.