Building maintenance and property management costs in Israel
When buying or renting a property in Israel it is important to find out if and how the building is maintained and the magnitude of...
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New homes in Israel: Making sense of the builder’s plans
The builder (‘kablan’) is showing me plans of new homes in Israel that I’m considering buying. The plans look great. But does that mean that this...
Types of homes in Israel
When buying property in Israel, one should bear in mind that there is a wide range of names given to the different types of homes...
Building rights and permits in Israel
Many foreign residents purchasing real estate in Israel are surprised by the prevalence of illegal extensions to the apartments they view prior to finding the property they...
Measurements and dimensions of homes in Israel
When dealing with real estate in Israel, the metric system is the standard system of measurement. The size of a property is recorded as either...
In memory of Zev Shalev 1950-2010
Zev Shalev ז”ל was a dear friend, regular contributor, and professional advisor to Buyitinisrael. For more than twenty-five years Zev was a residential space planner,...
Warranties of the Builder on Newly Constructed Homes
In an attempt to settle some of the confusion surrounding the warranties associated with new construction, a goal of this article is to provide the...
Buying off-plan: 10 Stages after Signing the Contract on your New Home in Israel
Congratulations on buying your new home in Israel. You signed the contract and made the first payment, but there’s still much work to be done....