
Buying from Plans – Revisited
Buying from plans means that the apartment exists on paper only. It is not yet built. You don’t see what you are getting unless you

The Influence of the Family Unit on Real Estate Taxation
The influence of the family unit on real estate taxation By Adv. Etgar Kedem-Kaufman, Adv. Avi Becker and Adv. Nicole Levin The influence of the

Transferable Development Rights in Israel: An Incentive to Preservation
What are Transferable Development Rights in Israel? Most cities in Israel have historical buildings, sites and neighborhoods. The law mandates that each municipality do a

Redemption of the Land of Israel
Redemption of the land of Israel began anew in the late nineteenth century with the birth of the modern Zionist movement. The idea of forming

Due Diligence
Due diligence. Due diligence. Those two words are the key to any successful business deal. Why should it be different when buying real estate? It

Refinancing Your Mortgage
Is refinancing your mortgage a good idea now? The new Bank of Israel mortgage regulation allows borrowers to take up to 2/3 of their mortgage