Purchase Tax Refunds
Heres how I got two large purchase tax refunds for a client. A few years ago, I represented a woman from the US who purchased two apartments in Israel. The…
Historical Land Contracts
Historical land contracts have been taking place in the Land of Israel since before Israel became a state. In the case I will write about here, my clients were three…
Buying from Plans: The Final Price
When buying an apartment from plans in Israel you cannot know the final price of the apartment. There is the price you are quoted. There is the price in the…
Capital Gains Tax, Betterment Tax – What’s the Difference?
What is Capital Gains Tax? What is Betterment Tax? Capital Gains Tax and Betterment Tax. If you have done a real estate transaction in Israel, you certainly have heard of…
Rising Prices of Israeli Real Estate
I spent the whole day today at the real estate convention in Tel Aviv. The hot topic of discussion was the rising real estate prices. There was a list of…
Saving on Purchase tax
Is saving on Purchase tax possible? In every real estate transaction for residential real estate, the purchaser pays "Purchase tax". The tax is calculated differently depending on the status of…
Israeli Real Estate Transactions Verses English Real Estate Transactions
Israeli Real Estate Transactions Verses English Real Estate Transactions is an important area to learn if you intend to do business in either or both jurisdictions. Many people are nervous…
Transactions in Israeli Real Estate from Abroad During Carona
Israeli real estate transactions from abroad during the Carona pandemic can be challenging. Government offices are closed in many places and it is difficult to get things done. New international…
Israeli Real Estate Deals V. U.S. Real Estate Deals
Israeli real estate deals v. U.S. real estate deals - what is the difference and why is it important to know? Many people are nervous about entering into real estate…
Inheriting Land in Israel
I have been approached many times by people about inheriting land in Israel. The usual scenario is that their great grand parent purchased land in Israel before it became a…
Are You Entitled to Land Appreciation Tax Exemption?
By Attorneys Etgar Kedem-Kaufman, Avi Becker and Nicole Levin Sometimes you may be entitled to a Land Appreciation Tax exemption. As detailed in our former article, Land Appreciation Tax ("Mas…
Seven Things Your Israeli Real Estate Lawyer Should Do For You
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…
