Buying an Apartment in Israel - Checklist

Before Searching

• Check mortgage capacity (bank/advisor)
• Get pre-approval for mortgage
• Set maximum budget
• Define preferred area
• Choose real estate lawyer

Search and Inspection

• Visit apartments (at least 5-10)
• Visit at different times (morning + evening)
• Check neighbors and area
• Check construction plans nearby
• Home inspection (engineer/appraiser)
• Check Tabu registry

Negotiation and Contract

• Make an offer
• Negotiate price
• Have lawyer review contract
• Sign contract
• Pay deposit (10%-20%)
• Report to Tax Authority (within 30 days)

Mortgage

• Compare offers from 3+ banks
• Choose mortgage tracks
• Submit documents to bank
• Property appraisal
• Sign mortgage

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