Mamad room saves lives, but most homes in Israel don’t have one
One of Israel’s greatest protective measures from incoming missile attacks is known as the mamad (an acronym for merchav mugan dirati) – referring to a...
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The road to ROI in Israel: How to maximize the yield on your investment property
In which areas are the rental yields high? How can I find a good tenant? Which expenses are the tenants expected to cover, and which...
Should I buy a new build or pre-owned home in Israel?
Almost anyone purchasing a home in Israel faces the same dilemma between buying a brand new apartment versus a second-hand home. On the one hand,...
Planning for Pesach in Israel. Why is this article different from all other articles?
It is quite fascinating how Jewish tradition and customs have such a strong effect on home design, both in Israel and around the world. Aside from...
Homeowners are replacing air conditioners with more advanced methods to heat homes in Israel
Thanks to the warm climate in this country, most people do not give much thought to the various methods of heating homes in Israel. Since...
Dealing with dampness in homes in Israel
Dampness and condensation are probably the most common construction/structural issues found in homes in Israel and can be the cause of serious and expensive problems...
Covid-19 has sparked a sharp increase in Aliyah requests from the US and UK; Housing for Olim remains one of the greatest challenges
As we cautiously look forward to an exit from the Covid crisis, Marc Rosenberg of Nefesh B’Nefesh reports over a 100% increase in Aliyah requests...
The small apartment is back in style – particularly for investors
While for a long time, developers avoided building small homes, within just a few short years, the rate of new 2-room apartments being constructed has...
UK residents buying property in Israel — important factors to bear in mind
The following article concentrates on the obligations of a UK taxpayer when buying a property in Israel and focuses on some of the issues to...
Buying a pre-owned home in Israel: What will our attorney do during the negotiation process?
When purchasing a second-hand home in Israel, it is customary for the purchaser’s attorney to conduct negotiations with the vendor’s attorney by discussion, exchange of...