Israel real estate legal guide

All the laws you need to know before buying in Israel.

  • Mas Rechisha

    Property acquisition tax

    Every buyer pays this tax: from 0% for residents to 10% for foreigners. 2025-2026 brackets detailed.

    Mas Rechisha

  • The Tabu

    Israeli Land Registry

    How to verify a property in the land registry and understand property types.

    The Tabu

  • Havtachat Milvia

    Off-plan buyer protection

    The law requiring developers to secure payments with bank guarantees.

    Havtachat Milvia

  • Heskem Ekar

    The sales agreement

    Essential clauses and vigilance points of the Israeli sales agreement.

    Heskem Ekar

  • Double taxation convention

    International tax treaties

    Tax treaties between Israel and major countries. Avoid paying taxes twice.

    Double taxation convention

  • Non-resident rights

    What a foreigner can (and cannot) do

    Can a non-resident buy freely in Israel? Rights, restrictions and procedures.

    Non-resident rights