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Guide·29 min read

How to Buy Property in Israel from Abroad: The Complete Guide (2026)

Everything you need to know about buying property in Israel from abroad — legal steps, taxes, mortgages, total costs, and the mistakes to avoid. Written by Pinny Rozen, licensed Israeli real estate broker, License #3161674.

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Essential guides

Guide·29 min read

How to Buy Property in Israel from Abroad: The Complete Guide (2026)

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Buying process·5 min read

How to Buy Property in Israel as a Foreign National: The Complete Guide

A step-by-step guide to buying real estate in Israel as a foreign national or member of the Jewish diaspora. Covers the full process from search to closing.

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Finance·4 min read

Can I Get a Mashkanta (Israeli Mortgage) from Abroad? Complete Guide 2025

Yes — diaspora buyers can get an Israeli mortgage. This guide explains how mashkanta works for foreign nationals, which banks offer it, how much you can borrow, and what documents you need.

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Neighborhoods·4 min read

Jerusalem vs. Tel Aviv vs. Coastal Cities: Where to Buy in Israel in 2025

A comprehensive comparison of Israel's top real estate markets for diaspora buyers. Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Netanya, Herzliya, and Haifa — prices, lifestyle, investment potential, and which suits you.

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Taxes·3 min read

Mas Rechisha: Israel Purchase Tax Guide for Foreign Buyers (2025)

Everything diaspora buyers need to know about mas rechisha — Israel's property purchase tax. Current rates, exemptions, calculation examples, and how to minimize your tax bill.

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