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…
Cancellation of a Real Estate Contract
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…
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…
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 family unit on real estate…
Changes in Israeli Purchase Tax as a Stimulus for the Israeli Real Estate Market
Changes in Israeli Purchase Tax Recent changes in Israeli purchase tax may be a stimulus for the Israeli real estate market. The hope is that this will stimulate the Israeli…
6 Real Estate Taxes You Need to Know About
What real estate taxes do you need to pay? If you’re involved in real estate transactions in Israel, whether buying, selling or renting, you need to know about any taxes…
Neve Tzedek in Tel Aviv
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…
