Real Estate & Property Law
Four Types of Property Taxes in Israel
This article addresses the four types of property taxes in Israel including arnona. Types of Property Taxes in Israel There are four primary types of property taxes in Israel. The first type of tax is a purchase tax (mas rechisha), which the person who purchases the property is required to pay when purchasing a residential…
Read MoreThe Subject of Arnona Tax
This article addresses the subject of arnona tax — property. We discuss the types of property that are subject to the arnona tax. (Arnona refers to the municipal property tax in Israel.) Property that Is the Subject of Arnona Tax There are five broad categories that are included under the general term “property”. First to…
Read MoreSubletters and Arnona
This article addresses subletters and arnona and whether a subletter must pay arnona, particularly the question “Do subletters or sub-tenants have to pay arnona?” It also briefly addresses the issue of separate units and arnona. (Arnona is a property municipal tax in Israel.) Subletters and Arnona Issues A subletter (or sub-tenant) is a person who…
Read MoreWho Gets Arnona Discounts
This article addresses who gets arnona discounts in their arnona payments. Arnona refers to property or municipal tax in Israel. Who Gets Arnona Discounts in Israel There are a number of categories which entitle people to discounts in arnona. The local authority or municipality is entitled to change these rules from year to year. These…
Read MoreIsraeli Arnona Lawyer
Are you looking for an Israeli arnona lawyer? If so, we can help you. Several of our legal partners have extensive experience dealing with rules and regulations about arnona law with both private and corporate clients. We also have two conveniently-located office centers, one in Jerusalem, and the other in Tel Aviv. Choosing an Israeli…
Read MoreJerusalem Arnona Lawyer
If you are looking for an arnona lawyer in Jerusalem, then we can help you! Our law firm has a variety of legal specializations, including property and administrative law, which arnona issues fall under. Several of our partners have significant experience assisting private and corporate clients with arnona-related issues. We are also conveniently located in…
Read MoreWho Is Entitled to Arnona Discounts
This article briefly addresses who is entitled to arnona discounts in Israel. For those who do not know what arnona is, it is a property/municipal tax. Arnona Discounts Arnona payments are issued by the local authority or municipality in which a property is located. Municipalities also issue discounts based on Ministry of Interior rules and…
Read MoreLegal Eviction of an Uncooperative Tenant (Unlawful Detainer Suit)
Attorney Michael Decker, a Jerusalem real estate lawyer at our law firm, explains what to do when an Israeli landlord is forced to evict a tenant who refuses to pay rent from his property. In the past, the owner of an apartment that would fall victim to what Israeli law refers to as a “disobedient”…
Read MoreAppeal against Israeli Municipal Property Taxes (Arnona)
Appeal against Israeli Municipal Property Taxes (Arnona) In this article Advocate Joshua Pex explains some basic principles regarding the appeal process regarding Israeli municipality property taxes (called in Hebrew “Arnona”). Our Law firm specializes in the Real Estate in Israel, such as: purchase tax and capital gain taxes, Municipality property tax – partial or complete…
Read MorePurchasing Property in Israel by a Foreign Resident
Purchasing Property in Israel by a Foreign Resident Israeli real estate and purchasing property in Israel provides a good opportunity for foreign buyers to make profitable investments. Israel`s economic situation is relatively stable, providing an excellent opportunity to enjoy profits of the investment. Foreigners can purchase property in Israel without considerable restrictions. However, carrying out this kind of…
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