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Israeli real estate transactions carry risks that aren't visible on the surface — hidden debts, ownership disputes, permits that don't match the actual structure, and tax obligations that can catch buyers off guard. Our office is in Tel Aviv. Attorney Eli Shimony reviews, negotiates, and protects your purchase from first offer to final registration — in English, every step of the way.
Tell us about the property — we'll explain exactly what you need.
⚠️ In Israel, the buyer's attorney works for the buyer — not the seller. Sellers have their own lawyer protecting their interests. If you don't have one, you're negotiating unrepresented. Get legal protection before you sign anything.
Israeli real estate transactions are not like buying property in North America or Europe. The risks are real, specific, and avoidable — if you have the right attorney before you commit.
Attorney Shimony represents buyers exclusively, with a single goal: to make sure you know exactly what you are buying and that your money is protected at every stage.
Before you commit a single shekel, we conduct a full legal examination of the property — verifying ownership at the Land Registry (Tabu), checking for debts, liens, mortgages, planning restrictions, unpaid municipal fees, and whether all permits match the actual structure. You get a clear picture before you sign.
The seller's lawyer drafts the purchase agreement to protect the seller. We review it line by line, flag unfavorable terms, negotiate conditions in your favor, and ensure the escrow structure and payment schedule protect you from loss if the deal falls through. Nothing gets signed until you understand it fully.
After signing, we manage the entire closing — coordinating with the seller's attorney, banks, and the Israel Land Registry to transfer title cleanly into your name. We file the Purchase Tax return (Mas Rechisha), handle all government submissions, and confirm the property is properly registered before the final payment is released.
Taxes on an Israeli property purchase are not an afterthought — they should be calculated before you make an offer. We advise on all of them from day one.
Paid by the buyer at closing. The rate depends on the property price and the buyer's status — Israeli resident, new immigrant (Oleh), or foreign buyer. Foreign buyers generally pay a higher flat rate. We calculate your exact exposure before you make an offer.
Paid by the BuyerThe seller — not the buyer — pays capital gains tax on appreciation since they purchased the property. However, unpaid seller taxes can become a buyer's problem if the transaction is not structured correctly. We protect you from inheriting the seller's tax liabilities.
Paid by the SellerUnpaid betterment levies (Hetel Hashbacha), outstanding municipal taxes (Arnona), and building-related fees can be attached to the property and transfer to the buyer. Our due diligence confirms these are cleared before you take ownership.
Check Before SigningA structured, transparent process. You are informed and in control at every stage — in English, handled in Israel.
You tell us about the property and your situation. We explain your rights, risks, and costs under Israeli law — at no charge, before you commit to anything.
We run a full legal search on the property — title, liens, permits, debts, planning status. You get a written summary of what we found before any contract is signed.
We review the seller's draft, negotiate your protections, and coordinate escrow arrangements. Every clause is explained to you in plain English before you sign.
We handle all government filings — Purchase Tax return, Land Registry transfer, final payment release — and confirm your name is on the title before the deal is done.
Israeli property transactions are governed by a legal system, tax structure, and land registration process that works differently from what most international buyers are used to. Attorney Eli Shimony has spent 15 years representing buyers at every stage — from first-time apartment buyers in Tel Aviv to foreign investors acquiring commercial property across Israel — always from our office here in Tel Aviv, on the ground.
We appear at the Land Registry, attend signings, coordinate with banks and government offices in person — from our office at HaArba'a Towers, Tel Aviv.
We never represent both sides of a transaction. When you hire us, we represent your interests exclusively — negotiating against the seller's attorney on your behalf.
No junior associates handling your file. You communicate directly with Attorney Shimony — clear updates by phone, email, or WhatsApp in English throughout the process.