uabb domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /var/www/sites/lawfirmbackup_200125/wordpress/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6131Dahlia had searched for a long time for a small apartment for her personal use. She lived alone and did not need a big place. One day she received an especially lucrative offer in one of the northern neighborhoods of Rishon LeZion, Israel. It was a small studio apartment, which she was offered at a price that she could afford. The real-estate agent pressed her to make the deal, but Dahlia wished to consult with an appraiser to find out if the price was fair. The appraiser conducted a design inspection and discovered that a bedroom which was added to the property was not built according to the law, since any addition to the flat requires paying a high betterment tax and requires the consent of the tenants. This discovery led to two consequences: firstly, a mortgage could not be approved, because the apartment was illegal. Secondly, municipal inspectors could come at any time and issue a demolition order for the additional room, a situation which would leave Dahlia with a small apartment and a huge financial loss.<\/p>\n
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How can you know if the price for the apartment is appropriate? Well, that\u2019s what a real-estate appraiser is for. Their job is to examine the property and compare its price to the general market.<\/p>\n
Many people believe that a certified appraiser is unnecessary and that paying an appraiser is a waste of money. However, experience shows that, besides having the appraiser check whether the apartment\u2019s price is appropriate\u2014which may save you tens of thousands of shekels, much more than the cost of the appraiser\u2014the appraiser also makes sure that the property has no design problems.<\/p>\n
In addition, appraisal is required by the mortgage banks. Each bank has a list of approved appraisers, and you should make sure that your appraiser is listed at the bank from which you wish to receive your mortgage. It may sometimes be possible to request a temporary approval of an appraiser who is not on the list, and, if this is the case, you must request the approval before conducting the appraisal.<\/p>\n
It is also the appraiser\u2019s job to examine construction rights. If you wish to purchase an apartment with an option to add on to it, don\u2019t rely on what the apartment owner tells you\u2014consult with a professional who can contact the municipal planning departments and inform you about the construction rights for your chosen property, as well as the relevant taxes.<\/p>\n