Investing in real estate in Israel — tax implications for Americans
Americans wishing to invest in residential real estate in Israel should consider both the US and the Israeli tax implications of their investment. While Israel...
Category: Law & Taxation
Building rights and permits in Israel
Many foreign residents purchasing real estate in Israel are surprised by the prevalence of illegal extensions to the apartments they view prior to finding the property they...
Capital gains tax in Israel: Understanding the recent changes in mas shevach
In a concerted effort to bring down prices in the residential real estate market, the Israeli Government has recently implemented a number of reforms in...
An introduction to understanding land registration and ownership in Israel
Understand the various types of registration of land and different forms of real estate ownership in Israel.
VAT in Israel lowered to 17%—good news for homebuyers
As the government decided yesterday to lower the value-added-tax rate (VAT) in Israel by 1% from 18% to 17%, local and overseas homebuyers in the...
Warranties of the Builder on Newly Constructed Homes
In an attempt to settle some of the confusion surrounding the warranties associated with new construction, a goal of this article is to provide the...