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Selling an Israeli property triggers obligations most sellers don't see coming — capital gains tax, betterment levies, mortgage discharge, and a buyer's attorney looking for every reason to reduce the price. Our office is in Tel Aviv. Attorney Eli Shimony represents sellers from the first negotiation to the final payment, protecting your proceeds every step of the way.
Tell us about the property — we'll calculate your tax exposure and options.
⚠️ The buyer already has an attorney — and that attorney works against your interests. The contract the buyer's lawyer drafts is designed to protect the buyer, not you. Get your own representation before negotiations begin.
Selling property in Israel is not simply a matter of finding a buyer and transferring ownership. There are legal and financial obligations on the seller's side that can significantly affect what you actually receive.
Attorney Shimony represents sellers exclusively in each transaction, with one goal: maximizing your net proceeds while protecting you from liability.
We calculate your capital gains tax exposure and any betterment levy before you agree to a price — so you know exactly what you will net. We also assess whether you qualify for a capital gains tax exemption (such as the single-apartment exemption) and structure the transaction to legally minimize your tax liability from the outset.
We draft the sale agreement in your favor — setting payment terms, conditions, and penalty clauses that protect you if the buyer delays or defaults. When the buyer's attorney pushes back with demands or amendments, we negotiate every line on your behalf, in Hebrew, so nothing slips through that shouldn't.
We coordinate the mortgage discharge with your bank, file all required tax declarations with the Israel Tax Authority, manage the Land Registry transfer, and ensure the full net proceeds reach your account — in Israel or abroad — cleanly documented and legally cleared.
These need to be understood and planned for before negotiations start — not after you've agreed on a price.
Paid by the seller on the appreciation of the property since the date of purchase. The rate and exact amount depend on when you bought, how long you've held it, and your residency status. Exemptions exist — most notably for owners selling their sole residential apartment. We assess your eligibility before you list.
Seller's ObligationCharged by the local municipality when the planning value of a property increased — for example, due to rezoning or added building rights. Many sellers discover this levy only when they try to close. We check for outstanding betterment assessments early, before they become a last-minute obstacle.
Check Before ListingReal estate agent fees in Israel are typically borne by the seller as a percentage of the sale price. Legal fees are separate. We give you a transparent fee structure before we begin — so you can calculate the full cost of the sale and price the property accordingly, with no surprises at closing.
Plan Before PricingStructured, transparent, and managed in Israel — you stay informed in English from first consultation to final payment.
Before you set a price or accept an offer, we calculate your full tax exposure — capital gains, betterment levy, fees — so you know your net proceeds from day one.
We draft the sale agreement in your favor and negotiate against the buyer's attorney, protecting your price, your timeline, and your right to keep the deposit if the deal falls through.
We obtain tax clearance certificates, coordinate mortgage discharge with your bank, resolve any outstanding municipal levies, and prepare everything needed for a clean transfer.
We release the final payment, file all tax declarations with the Israel Tax Authority, complete the Land Registry transfer, and confirm the net proceeds reach your account — in Israel or abroad.
Selling property in Israel means navigating tax law, contract law, banking, and the Land Registry simultaneously — all in Hebrew, all under Israeli law. Attorney Eli Shimony has spent 15 years representing sellers across every type of transaction, from straightforward apartment sales to complex multi-party deals. Our office is in Tel Aviv, on the ground, and we handle every Israeli interaction so you don't have to.
We attend signings, appear before tax authorities, coordinate with the Land Registry, and deal with the buyer's attorney face to face — from our office at HaArba'a Towers, Tel Aviv.
We never represent both sides of the same deal. When you hire us to represent you as seller, that is the only side we take. Your interests come first — full stop.
You speak directly with Attorney Shimony — not a secretary or a junior associate. Clear updates in English by phone, email, or WhatsApp at every stage of your sale.