Category: Tips & Trends

The municipal property tax in Israel, known as “Arnona,” is levied by the local authorities to finance their activities and services. It is calculated according...

A common trend nowadays in Israel is to build a basement beneath a house. The addition of a basement to an existing property, can provide...

Purchasers of new apartments in Israel, directly from developers, could find themselves paying a significantly higher price than they’d agreed upon when they initially closed...

The “Sukkah balcony” has become a must-have for almost any religious person interested in buying an apartment in Israel. According to Israel real estate appraisers,...

Purchase groups in Israel are a popular and less expensive way to buy a new apartment than through a developer. But with potential savings up...

Should I use a real estate agent when buying a home in Israel? How much commission should I expect to pay and what am I...

One of the most commonly asked questions by people seeking to buy a home in Israel is “how much can I borrow to buy a...

Next year marks the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Moshav Nahalal, the first moshav that was built on territory that became part of the...

While in many regions throughout the world, private pools are associated with the middle class, until recently, pools in Israel have been considered a luxury...

For the first time in the history of the State of Israel, Jews from around the world are unable to enter the country as a...