Renting an apartment in Israel for Passover, Sukkot and the High Holidays
The holidays are the busiest time of the year. When to book, how to choose a neighbourhood near a synagogue, what to check for Shabbat, and…
The Yad le Yad guide
Everything you need to rent, buy or sell in Israel, explained simply.
Living in Rishon LeZion: a great city 15 minutes from Tel Aviv
Beach, big shopping centres, Superland, trains to Tel Aviv and new western neighbourhoods. Why move to Rishon LeZion, and how to find an apartment there without…
Eilat apartment rentals by the night: Red Sea holidays, direct from the owner
When to go, what to check in the apartment and how Eilat owners rent out during the holidays with no commission. The guide to renting in…
Israeli apartment terms explained: mamad, arnona, vaad bayit, Tabu and more
Why a “4-room” apartment has three bedrooms, what a mamad is, who pays arnona and vaad bayit: the Hebrew real estate words you will see in…
Do you need a real estate lawyer in Israel? What they do and when
In Israel, a lawyer handles almost every property purchase. Here is what they check, what they draft, how fees usually work and when a lawyer is…
Renovating before you sell or rent in Israel: what is really worth it
Paint, lighting, small repairs, kitchen and air conditioning: the improvements that help you sell or rent faster, and the checks to make before you start.
Moving to Israel: the housing checklist for your first months
Temporary housing, signing your first lease, arnona registration, utilities and the documents to prepare. A practical housing checklist for olim and newcomers.
The best cities in Israel for English speakers
Ra’anana, Modi’in, Jerusalem, Beit Shemesh, Tel Aviv, Herzliya, Netanya, Zichron Ya’akov: where English-speaking families settle in Israel, and why.
Mortgages in Israel: a clear guide for olim and foreign buyers
How much Israeli banks lend, what they check, how the mortgage “tracks” work and why comparing banks matters. Everything to understand before you take a mortgage…
Buying a new-build apartment in Israel off-plan: how to do it safely
Bank guarantees under the Sale Law, index-linked payments, delivery dates and the questions to ask the developer. The checklist before you buy a new apartment “on…
Buying property in Israel as a foreigner: rules, taxes and mortgage
Can a foreign resident buy an apartment in Israel? Yes. Here is what changes for non-residents: purchase tax, mortgage limits, power of attorney and the role…
Sublets in Israel: how they work, and how to find one directly
Israelis sublet their apartments when they travel. For newcomers, students and long visits, it is the most flexible way to live in a furnished home. Here…
Holiday rentals in Israel: Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Netanya, direct from the owner
Which area to pick, what to check before you book, and how to rent by the night straight from the owner, with no middleman fees.
Nightly rentals in Israel, directly from the owner, with no middleman
Holidays, festivals or a family visit: find a place in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem or Netanya and deal directly with the owner, with no agency commission or…
Unsold new apartments in Israel: what the 2026 numbers say
About 85,000 new apartments are still for sale according to the Central Bureau of Statistics. Where they are, why, and how buyers can use it.
PIANO in Netanya: the open-air center that reshaped Ir Yamim
Shops, cafés and restaurants over about 7,000 m² in the heart of Ir Yamim: how PIANO became the meeting place of southern Netanya and what it…
Avoiding rental scams in Israel: the warning signs
Fake landlords, deposits before viewing, prices too good to be true: the most common rental scams and how to rent safely.
Buying an apartment in Israel: the steps, from viewing to registration
Mortgage limits, your lawyer, the Tabu extract, the caveat, purchase tax: how a property purchase works in Israel, step by step.
Renting in Israel: lease, deposit and monthly costs explained
Lease length, security deposit limits, arnona, vaad bayit and move-in checks: what to know before you sign a rental contract in Israel.
Finding an apartment in Israel: the complete guide
Cities, listing vocabulary, arnona, guarantees, Tabou, agency fees: everything you need to rent or buy an apartment in Israel.
