Buying in Israel, explained by the people who do it
Practical guides for families making aliyah and buyers abroad, written by our General Manager, Niv Blushinsky, a real-estate attorney.
The New Jewish Migration: Why Aliyah Is Rising and What It Means for Buying a Home in Israel
Aliyah interest from North America, Europe, Australia and South Africa has surged since late 2023. A real-estate attorney explains what that means for prices, inventory and the way families abroad should plan a purchase.
How to Buy an Apartment in Israel from Abroad: A Real-Estate Attorney's Checklist
Tabu extracts, liens, zoning, the contract, the power of attorney, purchase tax and the money transfer: the legal steps that protect a buyer abroad, explained by an Israeli real-estate attorney.
Getting a Mortgage in Israel as a Non-Resident: What the Banks Actually Look At
Yes, Israeli banks lend to buyers who live abroad. Here is how much, what documents they want, which mortgage tracks exist, and the mistakes that get files rejected.
Buying Pre-Construction in Israel: The Sale (Apartments) Law, Bank Guarantees and How to Protect Your Money
Off-plan purchases offer developer pricing and staged payments, and they carry specific risks. An attorney explains the legal protections Israeli law requires and what to check before signing.
Where Olim and Buyers from Abroad Are Choosing to Live in 2026: Jerusalem, Ra'anana, Netanya, Beit Shemesh, Modi'in
A city-by-city guide for families making aliyah or buying a home in Israel from abroad, written from the files we actually open: community, schools, prices relative to the market, and what each place is like to live in.
Purchase Tax in Israel for New Olim and Non-Residents: The Benefit Window and How to Time Your Purchase
Mas rechisha is the largest closing cost on an Israeli apartment. New olim get reduced rates inside a defined window around their aliyah; non-residents pay more. An attorney explains how to plan around it.
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