Real Estate & Property Law

Many Israeli citizens living abroad are interested in purchasing an apartment in Israel, either to move back to Israel \ visit it periodically, or for the purpose of investing in Israeli real estate, which is constantly on the rise. Purchasing an Israeli apartment as a foreign resident requires the help of a real estate lawyer,…

Our office previously explained the difficulties involved in acquiring rights to real estate in Israel for foreign citizens. Most of the land outside the major cities (mainly Tel Aviv and Jerusalem) belongs to the state. In most cases, it is easier for a foreign citizen to purchase an apartment or house but not the land…

Buying an apartment is a significant milestone in our lives, but it is also a major commitment, involving legal complexities and a significant expenditure of money. At the heart of the process is the apartment purchase contract, a binding legal agreement that specifies and regulates all the terms of the transaction between the buyer and…

What Are Real Estate Purchase Groups, and What Legal Risks are Involved? Real estate purchase groups are a collective term for various types of associations made for the purpose of jointly purchasing a building or land for residence. Due to their many benefits, these purchase groups have become extremely popular in Israel. However, they inherently…

As you are about to finalize a real estate deal in Israel, you may wonder, “What am I actually paying for here? Can’t I manage without paying thousands of shekels to someone just to draft a contract?” The following article will explain what is a real estate attorney in Israel – their role, necessary skills,…

In what cases can a lawsuit be filed against a contractor for late handover of an apartment? The law allows claims to be filed in cases of a delay exceeding 60 days in the handover of the apartment (and for contracts signed after July 7, 2022 – in cases of a delay exceeding a month).…

The Sales Law (Apartments) is a law designed to protect new apartment buyers from apartment sellers on several levels, and among other things it entitles apartment buyers to financial compensation in cases of a late handover of an apartment from a contractor. Compensation is given for a delay of more than a month in handing…

What is Pinuy Binuy in Israeli national outline plan #38 projects? Pinuy Binuy (meaning clearance and construction) is an urban renewal project in which condominiums are destroyed, and new and improved condominiums are constructed in their place. In urban national outline plan #38 (“Tama 38“) it is possible to issue an order for certain buildings…

For many of us, real estate transactions are the largest and most important transactions we will make in our lives, and therefore they are often accompanied by many fears and concerns. To ensure your peace of mind when selling or buying real estate, it is important to rely on the services of a real estate…