Buying and Renting

Guest contributor: Russell D. Mayer, Adv.

When you consider establishing your foothold in Israel, you will likely be confronted with the […]

If you are planning on making Aliyah and buying a home in Israel, it is important to consider when to […]

Purchasing new construction in Israel is a complex transaction, both legally and financially. Often, when entering into the new construction agreement, completion is two to three years away and you are buying a home, off blueprints and technical specifications. The Israeli law of sale is designed to keep your money safe, if the contractor goes bankrupt or doesn’t complete the project.

Israel’s Ministry of Construction and Housing oversees a mortgage benefit program that assists new Olim in funding the purchase of a home in Israel. This is part of an Israeli government benefits program which is commonly referred to as the Zakaut mortgage benefit.

The information below will help you research the options for living on a Kibbutz. You will also need to ask […]

Guest Contributor: Moshe Wilshinsky

What to Expect

While home financing in Israel carries some similarities with the US, there are a number […]

The term Garin, meaning “a seed,” is used to refer to a group of individuals and/or families who are trying […]

Thank you very much to Eiferman Properties Ltd. for preparing this article.
You can reach Eiferman Properties at 02-651-4030 or […]

Guest Contributor: Elana H. Billig, Adv.

People who have gone through a real estate transaction are generally overjoyed to finally get […]

The following article appeared in Haaretz online on July 13, 2009.
For the full article, please see: http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1099727.html

The Real Cost of […]

When purchasing property in Israel, many buyers need to take out a mortgage from an Israeli lending institution. There is […]

Finding housing in Israel can be a daunting task. Fortunately, the Internet offers a wide variety of resources for those […]

Guest Contributor: Eden Investments

If you are buying your first apartment in Israel, you may find that the process is slightly […]

Guest Contributor: Elana H. Billig, Adv.

As an attorney handling purchases of Israeli real estate by many foreign residents as well […]