Israeli Real Estate Taxes are Amongst the World’s Lowest | How Will the Israeli Housing Market React?

Israeli Real Estate Taxes are Amongst the World’s Lowest | How Will the Israeli Housing Market React?

While many often complain about the relatively high rate of taxes here in Israel, there is a dim of light – Real Estate Tax. According to a new study comparing Israel, the United States, Japan, France, Russia, Spain, Canada, and Australia, real estate taxes in Israel came out to be the least amongst the group for a first hand apartment. For a second hand apartment and capital gains tax while selling, Israel was in the middle of the pack, not to be expected for a country known for its high tax rates.

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Israeli Housing Prices Up 15.3% In 2011

Israeli Housing Prices Up 15.3% In 2011

The Israeli Central Bureau of Statistics reported this week a number of interesting figures in regards to our real estate market here in Israel. Despite […]Read more

There ARE High Return Yields in the Tel Aviv Metropolitan Area, and on the Beach!

There ARE High Return Yields in the Tel Aviv Metropolitan Area, and on the Beach!

While we all know that the days of high yield returns in Central Tel Aviv for the average investor have passed, there are still some viable options to make in excess of 3.5% in areas farther afield in Jaffa and Herzliya. An investor can expect an average return of 2.5 – 3% in Tel Aviv. Unfortunately, sellers have already calculated the maximum the property could ever possibly be worth and take this out on the buyers. Fortunately, there are other options out there.

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Are Real Estate Prices in Israel About to Drop? | Where is the Israeli Housing Market Going?

Are Real Estate Prices in Israel About to Drop? | Where is the Israeli Housing Market Going?

With the continuous rise in real estate prices in Israel over the past few years, many have begged to ask the question, “when will they fall?”. Those of us in the business get this question almost daily, with each of us giving a different perspective, depending on which market we’re catering to. My take? There are simply less apartment and homes sales being done here in my market in Tel Aviv, though that’s not to say that the prices have been lowering, and for us lucky brokers who have been able to seal deals, business has been good.

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Are Real Estate Prices in Israel About to Drop? | Where is the Israeli Housing Market Going?

Are Real Estate Prices in Israel About to Drop? | Where is the Israeli Housing Market Going?

With the continuous rise in real estate prices in Israel over the past few years, many have begged to ask the question, “when will they fall?”. Those of us in the business get this question almost daily, with each of us giving a different perspective, depending on which market we’re catering to. My take? There are simply less apartment and homes sales being done here in my market in Tel Aviv, though that’s not to say that the prices have been lowering, and for us lucky brokers who have been able to seal deals, business has been good.

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