An introduction to understanding land registration and ownership in Israel
Understand the various types of registration of land and different forms of real estate ownership in Israel.
Israel real estate news and market updates.
Stay informed on the home front.
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,...
VAT in Israel lowered to 17%—good news for homebuyers
As the government decided yesterday to lower the value-added-tax rate (VAT) in Israel by 1% from 18% to 17%, local and overseas homebuyers in the...
Interest rates in Israel – a look at historical and current data
In Israel, the rate of interest is announced by the Bank of Israel at the end of every month. These announcements have been made since...
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....