Introduction Purchasing real estate in Israel can be surprisingly complex, especially for international investors. Unlike in many countries where "freehold" means full ownership, Israel’s land ownership framework is distinctive. The…
Your Dream Team for Buying Property in Israel Buying real estate in Israel isn’t just about choosing the right home—it’s about assembling the right team of experienced professionals. Whether you're…
Recent Changes to Israel’s Purchase Tax Rates Explained A few months ago, the purchase tax paid by new immigrants (olim chadashim) for the purchase of an apartment was changed. Everyone…
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, more families in Israel are looking to buy single-family homes in urban areas or rural settings. This shift stems from the desire for more space, privacy,…
Guest Author Natan Nagar A mortgage is just a deal between two sides. More than that, the bank wants to give you a mortgage, because that’s how they make money.…
Whether you're a newlywed couple purchasing your first home or a foreign resident investing in Israeli property, being well-prepared for the transaction is crucial. Here are five key legal tips…
Leon Harris Amazingly, the Israeli Tax Authority (ITA) has just clarified how to get round a negative Supreme Court judgement relating to trusts, in a tax ruling (3399/22 of August…
Understanding Israeli real estate is not easy. It is a well-known fact that the majority of the land in Israel is owned by the Israeli Government. Indeed, whole cities such…
Should we do the real estate transaction at all costs? Should we proceed even when the legalities of the matter are problematic? How much of a chance should we take?…
Banks and Israeli real estate are intertwined. Banks play an important role in Israeli real estate transactions. When you purchase real estate in Israel, how do you pay for the…
Last year I had, which can only be described as the real estate deal from hell opposite a lawyer who was nothing short of the devil. My client found his…
By Adv. Etgar Kedem-Kaufman, Adv. Nicole Levin and Adv. Avi Becker A recent proposal to amend the Land Appreciation Tax Law may have dire consequences for foreign owners of Israeli…
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…
In my 38 plus years as an Israeli real estate attorney I have rarely had the need to enforce the clauses in a real estate sales agreement that deal with…