Real Estate & Property Law
New York Mortgages – Formation Requirements and Equitable Mortgages
What is a mortgage? A mortgage is any conveyance of land which is intended by the parties at the time of the making to act as a security to ensure the payment of money or the doing of a given prescribed act. Usually, the debt is represented by a promise to pay, known as a…
Read MoreTaxation of real estate investments abroad
How does property taxation abroad work? The State of Israel taxes Israelis who own real estate abroad for investment. The amount of tax varies depending on how the investment is done (by independent Israelis or companies), the form of investment and other aspects. Proper planning, adapted to taxation law, can significantly reduce the tax burden.…
Read MoreAll Uqbi v. The State of Israel
Our law office in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv summarizes key Supreme Court verdicts that determine judicial interpretation of Israeli law. In this article, our real estate law experts will summarize All Uqbi v. The State of Israel which determined the right of a local Bedouin tribe to expropriated tribal land. Background information In 2015, the…
Read MoreAadel Ka’adan v. Israel Lands Administration
Our office provides summaries of key High Court of Justice rulings that affected current interpretations of Israeli law. This article explains the case of Aadel Ka’adan v. Israel Lands Administration, which helped clarify issues of Israeli land law. The case of Aadel Ka’adan v. Israel Lands Administration is a landmark ruling made by the Israeli…
Read MoreThe Market Overt Rule in Real Estate
What is the Market Overt Rule? Jewish Law and Israeli Law have stances on the Market Overt Rule. In Israeli law, this involves the requirement of registration and acquisition in good faith. When a stolen good is sold, it does not effectively transfer ownership. However, with the Market Overt Rule, if goods were openly sold…
Read MoreSigning a real estate contract in Israel
Proper Steps to Signing a Contract Before even drafting a real estate contract, you (the purchaser) and the seller should establish not only the price of the property but also the date of evacuation, the date of payment, and the presence and/or absence of furniture in the property. As your representative, your lawyer is responsible…
Read MoreIsraeli Real Estate Memorandum of Understanding
What is a Memorandum of Understanding? A real estate memorandum of understanding (as opposed to a memorandum of understanding in corporate contracts) is a legally binding document that states, the buyer intends to buy the property for a certain cost or under particular conditions. Any memorandum of understanding (“Zichron dvarim”) regarding a real estate transaction…
Read MoreBuying an Apartment as an Investment
Investing in real estate is a great way to get your feet wet in the financial world. Buying an apartment as an investment is a great way to get started. When investing in an apartment you should think reasonably and ensure it can serve a purpose. If you are planning on using the apartment a…
Read MoreMortgage for Israeli Real Estate
Few potential home owners can purchase an asset without making use of a mortgage for Israeli real estate. In this article, an Israeli real estate attorney will explain what you should pay attention to when applying for such a mortgage. Mitigating the Risks of Inflation Banks have created a variety of options to help their…
Read MoreThe Israeli Real Estate Registry
When purchasing land or real estate in Israel, you must make sure the purchase is duly listed in the Israeli Real Estate Registry – the Land Registry Bureau. In this article, we will explain the process and required documents. The Final Step in the Sale Transaction The last step in securing your new home is…
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