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Israel Real Estate News:
It’s important for you to know
Changes in Israel real estate tax law effective 2011
By Nicole Levin What to do about the Israeli real estate bubble? That has been the question asked by many Israeli real estate professionals and government officials. The prices of apartments have... Read more
Types of land in Israel
Mike Decker, the author, has a B.A. in law and is a partner at the law offices of Yehuda Raveh & Co. For legal advice in purchasing real estate in Israel contact Mike at: mdecker@yrlegal.co.il... Read more
Types of Mortgages available in Israel
There are a wide range of mortgage options offered by the various lending institutions in Israel and it is important to select the loan that best fits your financial profile. Some of the most popular... Read more
The first step in the Mortgage process
Get Pre-Approved The first step in taking a home loan for a property in Israel, is obtaining a letter of pre approval. Pre-approval letters are prepared even before you've picked out your home, based... Read more
The Request for Real Estate Brokerage Services
The Israel Real Estate Law established in 1996, requires that a Form with some basic information regarding the details of a Real Estate Transaction must be documented in writing and signed by the Client... Read more
The basics of buying property in Israel
In Israel, both the Buyer and the Seller pay commissions to their respective Agents. Real Estate Agents in Israel predominately charge 2 % of the price of the property. As a Buyer, you can choose... Read more
Be sure to check the Va'ad Habayit
The Va'ad Habayit system was founded in 1968 in Israel. A va'ad habayit is basically a "committee of an apartment buildings owners" who take responsbility for managing funds that are contributed by... Read more
Extra costs in purchasing a home in Israel
Unlike in the United States, where the seller usually pays the real estate agent around five percent of the selling price, in Israel it is customary for the buyer to pay the Real Estate Agent a two... Read more
A great resource for those interested in buying property in Israel
Jerusalem based Real Estate Attorney, Dr. Haim Katz has provided some great resources for people who are interested in buying property in Israel. He has recently authored a book entitled “Buying Your... Read more
Use your IRA to buy Investment Real Estate in Israel
If you are a U.S. citizen and have a self-directed Individual Retirement Account, you may not be aware of the fact that you can actually purchase Investment Real Estate in the U.S. or internationally. ... Read more
Eight questions to ask before you buy a home in Israel
That’s the title of an article at haaretz.com, written earlier this year by Guy Liberman. Although it’s difficult to tell when you read the article where one questions ends and the... Read more
BPII Tweets
buypropinisrael: Israel Real Estate News: Owners of empty apartments in Israel face a doubling of their Property Taxes. http://t.co/cr0lDpNN2D Read more
buypropinisrael: Israel Real Estate News: Historic building in Downtown Jerusalem for sale. Zoned for 80 apartments and eight... http://t.co/HjNM2cG1mq Read more
buypropinisrael: Rare opportunity to purchase two adjacent properties in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City in Jerusalem. Lots of... http://t.co/N3H9aKOOxY Read more
News Feeds
Housing Ministry chief: 22% home price fall would mean crisis
Shlomo Ben-Eliahu: Local authorities will receive incentives to overcome their objections to increasing the extra building rights in projects. Read more
BoI Deputy Governor: Home prices not excessive
Dr. Karnit Flug says the rise in home prices in Israel in recent years is not out of line with long-term trends. Read more
Top tax official: Purchase tax on homes fills NIS 1b hole
Israel Tax Authority real estate taxes division head Shay Aharonovich says a Finance Ministry official simply multiplied 30,000 by 3.5%. Read more
Foreigner's guide to property market: Living in the North
As the cost of living continues to rise in the center of the country, moving to the Galilee could offer a refreshing solution. Read more
