Please note: advisory meetings and the service itself are provided in Hebrew only. These guides are here so you can read and understand the topic in your own language.
Rehovot is one of the most sought-after cities in central Israel: close to Tel Aviv, with academic and research institutions, public transport and new neighborhoods that keep being built. I live and work here, and accompany many families buying in the city and the surrounding area.
Common types of purchase in the area
- New apartments from contractors in the developing neighborhoods, including financing deals. Buying from a contractor, contractor deals
- Second-hand apartments in the older neighborhoods, usually with orderly registration in the Tabu.
- Discounted apartments – in projects in the city and nearby towns. Discounted apartments
- Upgraders moving to a larger apartment in the same city. Upgrading your home
What to check when buying in the city
- Registration status – especially in new projects not yet registered. Registering a mortgage
- Building plans in the area – urban renewal, roads, institutions.
- Price versus similar deals – so you are not hurt by the appraisal. The appraiser
- Purchase tax – for apartments priced above the exemption ceiling. Purchase tax
Why does local advice help?
Knowing the area, the projects and the local banks helps you quickly understand what is realistic, and avoid surprises in the appraisal or registration.
Elia's tip: Before falling in love with an apartment, check deals made recently on the same street. It is the best tool to know whether the price makes sense, and what the appraiser is likely to think.
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This article is general information and is not personal advice or a commitment. Rules, interest rates and taxes change from time to time, so check the current situation and your own figures before any decision.