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Traveling to Israel: COVID-19 Guidelines
As the whole world works hard to recover to the mainstream normalcy that existed before Covid-19, Israel is leading the pack with the most expansive vaccination campaign to date. With the steady return to life without lockdowns and masks, Israelis are beginning...
What’s TAMA 38 and how can it benefit you?
Many of the buildings around Israel are old and unsafe, prone to severe damage from earthquakes, and are simply in need of renovation. In Israel, there exists a unique construction program called TAMA 38, a form of urban renewal which is becoming very popular...
Up-and-Coming Areas in Tel Aviv: Where You Should Invest Next
There’s a joke that the mascot of Tel Aviv is a crane, and from nearly any vantage point of the city skyline, you’ll see that this is true. Development is taking place all over, and if you’re like us, you want to know where the best areas to invest are. There are...
How to insure an apartment in Israel
Apartments are exposed to a wide variety of risks and therefore one of the popular insurance policies in Israel is apartment insurance. This article will review the main issues that have to be taken into consideration when taking out apartment insurance. What does...
Aliya and Taxes
Here’s the scenario. You have just made Aliya and you are trying to get yourself settled. The last thing you want to think about are taxes. However…I am now living in Israel and I want to be compliant with my new country’s tax rules. I know what I was required to...
Ten Tips on Tipping in Tel Aviv
We all know that moment of hesitation when you pay for something in a foreign country and you’re not sure whether to tip or not. You can’t ask the person because he or she will feel uncomfortable telling you how much to pay, or the person will tell you an amount...
How has Covid19 affected Mortgages in Israel?
Due to the #Coronavirus epidemic there have been a few changes in regard to mortgage financing in Israel which you may be able to take advantage of: 1. Increased LTV for Cash-Out: Up to 70% Cash-out for foreign or Israeli residents - Due to the Covid-19 epidemic...
Moving Amid a Pandemic
I had always planned to move to Herzliya and start school at the IDC Herzliya-- one of Israel’s top universities upon finishing my service in the Israeli Defense Forces. What I did not and could not know, along with the rest of the world, was that a global pandemic...
Getting Ahead in the Israeli Workplace
There are a number of differences in the workplace environment in Israel, part of which have led to it becoming an epicenter for start-ups and small businesses, and part of it leading to significant challenges in HR and personnel as well as a general ‘brain drain.’...
Latest Trends of Investing in Residential Real Estate in Israel
Israel has become a trendy venue for residential real estate investments. Aside from the personal connection that draws Jews from all over the world to want to own a home in the Jewish Land, it is also viewed by many as a safe and profitable investment. Israel is a...
Mortgages & Banks
Even though Israel is a small country, many people around the world choose to invest here every year. Additionally, the percentage of foreign immigration to Israel is increasing. However, when a foreigner purchases real estate in Israel, the mortgage process is...
Helping your Dollars Make Aliyah
Moving your life to Israel is needless to say something that requires a lot of planning. While most people typically don’t leave much behind when moving to Israel, one thing almost all my clients keep in their old country is their bank account, as well as credit...
The Israel Insurance Sector
The insurance sector in Israel is well developed and thriving, this article reviews how it operates, and the main players in it, in 2019. The insurance companies: Currently, only 14 insurance companies operate in Israel, including five large insurance groups active...
A Long Journey To Tel Aviv
Marc and Judith Kornblatt, having filled out and submitted all the required forms and documents for the government, and met with their Jewish Agency shaliach, are now in the process of selling their home, packing up their belongings and arranging plane tickets for...
Dental Care in Israel – making the very best choices for you and your family
An Overview of Dental Care in Israel For such a tiny country, Israel boasts a robust dental care system* and while adult dental care is not covered in Israel’s otherwise impressive national health care system, there are both public and private dental options. With...
Don’t Shop For A Rental Until You Read THIS
Not everyone who moves to Israel is ready to buy property at the outset, or may not know which city and neighborhood they prefer. Renting an apartment allows you to try out different property sizes and locations, making your eventual purchase a more informed one....
Shifting Tides: Diamonds to Real Estate
Ever wonder what goes on in the towering skyscrapers of Ramat Gan? Inside is the Israeli Diamond Exchange, the most exclusive and secretive industry in Israel. With the changing nature of the diamond business, we have seen an increase in clients coming from the...
Getting around Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv, although a smaller city, is always super busy. There are things to do - everywhere! Getting around can be a bit daunting at first. The first thing I had to do when I landed in Tel Aviv was get to my hotel. I decided to take a taxi. Little did I know that...
Did your favorite Tel Aviv beach make our list?
So many of our clients looking to buy property in Tel Aviv are looking for apartments close to the beach. But WHICH beach do they want to be close to? Tel Aviv has 14 kilometers of the best beaches, each beach with its own personality. From young people, to...
Airbnb’s Tel Aviv Takeover
Airbnb in Tel Aviv is great for tourists, but is driving long-term rental prices way up. Regulation could be coming soon... In the past, when traveling abroad, tourists have had few choices in where to stay for the duration of a trip, mainly limited to hotels...
