Living the high life— Residential towers in Israel
Historically, apartments in Israel were small, damp and crowded. “Luxury” was a light fixture instead of a bare light bulb. Today, Israelis are working harder...
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Buy property in Israel — Start the process in the UK
Debbie Goldfischer of Buy-It In Israel will be joining the delegation of real estate representatives in the annual “Israel Property Exhibition” in London. The event...
Demand for new homes in Israel remains high
Sales of new homes in Israel increased by 17.3% in January 2016 compared to December 2015. In January 2016, 4360 new homes in Israel were...
Mechir Lemishtaken — good news for first-time home buyers in Israel
In light of the high cost of housing in Israel and the near impossibility for many people – mostly young couples – to buy their...
Investing in real estate in Israel — tax implications for Americans
Americans wishing to invest in residential real estate in Israel should consider both the US and the Israeli tax implications of their investment. While Israel...
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...
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...
Urban Renewal in Israel — Part 2: “Tama 38”
Israel is located on a seismically-active fault line known as the Syrian African Rift and the possibility of earthquakes of high magnitudes pose a threat...
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...