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3.75% rate: good news for some, a trap for others depending on your currency

The Bank of Israel cuts its rates to 3.75%. Good news? It depends on your passport — and your currency. The detailed analysis.

Pinouy Binouy - beware of "standard contract" traps

Pinouy Binouy is a real estate program in Israel that allows for the demolition and reconstruction of old buildings through a real estate developer wh...

Guardianship

Guardianship is an essential legal procedure when a close person is no longer able to manage their affairs alone due to age, illness or disability. It...

Buying in Israel without making Aliyah: the guide for non-resident foreign buyers (2026)

Yes, a foreigner can buy property in Israel without being a citizen, without being a resident and without ever making Aliyah. The process is legally o...

2026 Tax Reform: Income Exemption for New Immigrants in Israel

Since April 5, 2026, an unprecedented tax reform grants new immigrants a progressive 5-year exemption, including income generated in Israel. Everythin...

Buying a new apartment in Israel: who really defends your interests?

When buying a new apartment from a developer in Israel, the developer's lawyer does not represent you — even if you pay their fees. Discover why an in...

What is the connection between the Omer count and real estate transactions?

The Fate of Lost Properties

In Israel, when a property owner dies without identified heirs, their assets may remain unclaimed for long periods, particularly due to the absence of...

Real Estate Glossary Israel: 80+ Terms in French, Hebrew and English (2026)

Essential real estate vocabulary in Israel: property types, legal terms, taxation, financing, construction — in French, Hebrew and English with pronun...

Real Estate Taxes in Israel: mas rechisha, mas shevach, arnona (2026)

Understanding real estate taxation in Israel: purchase tax, capital gains, arnona, VAT on new properties. Tax brackets, olim exemptions, non-residents...

Real Estate Credit (Mashkanta): financing your property purchase in Israel (2026)

Understanding real estate credit or loan (mashkanta): tracks, rates, down payment, banks, broker. Everything about mortgages in Israel for residents, ...

Buying Real Estate in Israel: The 8 Steps of the Purchase Process (2026)

From property search to Tabu registration: every step of the Israeli real estate purchase process explained. Lawyer's role, contract, taxes, timelines...