What is the management fee? What tax rate is charged? How should you design the apartment? What regulations do local authorities impose? Does an Airbnb end up being more lucrative than a regular rental? Ahead of the holidays – Buyitinisrael brings you the complete guide to renting an apartment through Airbnb The holiday season is...

Between the Western Wall and the Cardo, there are several thousand residents who live in the area, leading a normal routine that comprises work, study, shopping, socializing, and other regular activities, but without parking. Real estate transactions are few and far between and prices are astronomical – especially for a view of the Western Wall....

While the future of Israel’s metro system is still unknown, from the end of this year, new light rail lines are expected to start moving through the heart of Israel’s metropolitan cities – from Tel Aviv and Jerusalem to Nazareth and Haifa! Buyitinisrael presents some of the most significant projects that are expected to transform...

When clients come to me with a specified budget for buying a new home in Israel, I promptly inform them that they should reduce that budget by at least 5-10% because of the various fees and expenses that they will likley incur during the purchase process. There are generally 12 additional items to take into account:

After decades in which Bat Yam was one of the weakest and poorest cities in the Gush Dan area, the picture is beginning to change.  This is reflected in the price of apartments that have risen significantly in recent years as well as the multitude of urban renewal projects that are being developed. Today, the...

In order to meet Israel’s goal of increasing the production rate of green energy to 30% within a decade, the State is promoting legislation that allows owners of private homes and commercial buildings to set up a solar power plant on the roof. While the system can bring a double-digit return on investment for some,...

With the operation of a Shabbat control mode, an elevator will stop automatically on a certain floor and its doors will open, hence allowing users to step in and out without having to press any buttons. Otherwise it would be prohibited to use an elevator on Shabbat because pressing the button to operate the elevator closes a circuit, which violates the prohibition of building on Shabbat, which is considered a form of labor.

Despite Israel’s borders being closed to the majority of Jews around the world for most of the last two years, local real estate agents have reported unprecedented levels of interest from buyers overseas. Everyone has their own reasoning: some plan to make Aliyah now or in the future; others need a place to stay for...

To this day, buying an apartment in Israel is considered a basic rite of passage for most Israeli families. However, steadily rising real estate prices have made purchasing property very difficult, if not impossible, for many, rapidly changing Israel’s housing culture. Real estate developers who have caught on to the changing trend are storming the...

While the Israeli winter is certainly not as harsh and stormy as in Europe or North America, property owners should still carry out a series of precautionary measures in October to prevent water damage and other unpleasant issues come January. These preparations are especially important for those who own private homes or penthouses. Beyond protecting...