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 home in Israel?” The response to this question is twofold and can best be answered by asking two further questions: 1. What is the value of the property you are...

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 State of Israel. In the years that followed the founding of Nahalal, in the Jezreel Valley, another 450 moshavim were established, and currently, around 200 thousand people reside on them....

You've decided to buy a property in Israel, and you even know where in Israel you want to buy. You checked out the various new projects that are being marketed and narrowed down the search to three or four developments. Each one sounds pretty much the same as the other, “5 rooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, balcony, storage room and two covered parking spaces”, so how in the world do you decide which new project in Israel is right for you?

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 item reserved for the extremely wealthy, or the millionaires. In the past, pools in Israel were found mostly in upscale towns, such as Herzliya Pituach, Savyon, and Caesarea. The main...

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 result of the Coronavirus. This article discusses the possibility of buying a home in Israel when the borders are closed to non-Israelis. As of March 18, 2020, in an attempt...

When buying a home in Israel, one of the first items to consider is the direction of exposures (kivunei avir). As with most issues in Israel, everyone has a strong opinion about which exposures are preferable. But before we talk about opinions, let’s look at some facts: The sun rises in the east and sets in the west. Presuming there is nothing blocking your window, you will get morning sun in the east and afternoon sun in the west....

Interior designers in Israel have a luxurious, perhaps even frivolous reputation. A service reserved for the rich and famous indulging in renovating their mansion. More often than not, when moving into a new home or doing a much-needed home renovation, hiring a designer seems like an unnecessary expense. Your home in Israel may be the...

Bigger balconies, neighborhood work-spaces, “half-room” work area, epidemic-appropriate systems and more flexible planning: A look at how residential buildings in Israel are expected to change following Corona.

Establishing a functional workspace in your home is key to making this long-awaited transformation succeed. To help you do that, now and in the long-term, here are our top ten tips for a practical and beautiful (why not?) home office in Israel:

Purchasing real estate in Israel can be a wonderful event and a fulfilling experience, but can also cause tremendous aggravation if there are problems or defects in the property. Having a survey of a new home will prevent serious regrets later on. A professional inspection can identify problems in advance, and thus fixing the defects and solving the problems found early on, can save a lot of expense and aggravation.