By Adv. Sherri Lerner-Horowitz Zoning and planning issues in Israeli real estate transactions can cause many problems. The following story comes from the desk of an Israeli zoning and planning attorney, Sherri Lerner-Horowitz. The couple sitting opposite me was in their early forties, academics, who had been able to buy
Why is it necessary to probate a foreign will in Israel? What happens when a foreign resident who owns property in Israel dies? What happens to his Israeli property? Very simply, it goes to his heirs. This is very important to foreigners who own real estate in Israel or who
Buying or selling real estate in Israel can be a stressful experience in the best of situations. Here are seven things your Israeli real estate lawyer should do for you to take away the legal headaches. 1. Discover What You Need Your Israeli real estate lawyer should help you ask
Buying from plans means buying a new home directly from a construction company. This can certainly push your anxiety level up. If you know what questions to ask, you can anticipate any issues and solve them before your minor headache turns into a major migraine. Question 1: Are these the
Buying second hand real estate in Israel needn’t drive you crazy. If you know what questions to ask, you’ll be able to navigate the legal maze much more easily. Who owns the property in a second hand real estate transaction? A majority of the land in Israel is owned by
By Adv. Etgar Kedem, Adv. Avi Becker and Adv. Nicole Levin Have You Sold Real Estate in Israel and paid Capital Gains Tax? You may be entitled to Capital Gains Tax refund. A 2015 report issued by the State Comptroller and Ombudsman of Israel with regards to Capital Gains Tax
11 Ways To Protect Your Rights Entering into a Second hand real estate transaction can be stressful. If you’re considering buying a property second-hand, you need to be aware of the possible pitfalls and how to avoid them. Here are 11 ways to protect your money and your rights. Do
By Moises Zack, Senior Consultant. First Israel Mortgage 9 Questions Asked and Answered About Mortgages in Israel. Mortgages in Israel can be complicated at the best of times. The Carona virus has made things even more difficult. Here are some issues that need to be addressed. 1. How much can
6 Critical Questions to Ask When Selling an Apartment in Israel Has the time come for selling an apartment in Israel. Whether it’s your primary home or a real estate investment, there are some important questions you need to ask your real estate attorney before moving forward with the deal.
By Moshe Abelesz, Israel Properties People keep on asking me what’s going to happen to the Israeli real estate market in general and house prices in Israel, specifically, under the shadow of Corona, considering the bleak economic outlook all over the world. To be honest, my immediate focus has been
