Israeli Real Estate Law — for clients abroad
Real Estate Lawyer in Israel for Foreign Residents
Are you a foreign resident buying or selling property in Israel? Shay Oved Law Firm in Herzliya represents overseas buyers and sellers remotely — handling due diligence, contracts, power of attorney and remote signing, and coordination with the bank, the Land Registry (Tabu) and the Tax Authority. Tax matters are reviewed individually, according to the circumstances.
How We Help Foreign Residents
Distance, language, paperwork and Israeli bureaucracy make a property transaction harder from abroad. The firm centralizes every stage of the transaction and coordinates with the Israeli institutions on your behalf, so that in most cases you can act without traveling to Israel.
Buying property
Title and rights checks, contract review, payments and registration in your name.
Selling property
Sale contract, transfer of ownership, and capital gains tax issues to review.
Inherited property
Succession/probate orders and registering an inherited Israeli property in the heirs' names.
Power of attorney
Preparing a suitable notarized power of attorney and arranging remote signing from abroad.
Tax review
Mapping possible purchase/capital-gains tax exposure and referral for a combined review with an accountant.
Institution liaison
Bank, Land Registry / Israel Land Authority, Tax Authority and municipality — one point of contact.
The Remote Process — Step by Step
- Introductory call (WhatsApp/video) to understand the property and your goals.
- Due diligence on rights, documents and the property's status with the official Israeli registries.
- Arranging a notarized power of attorney and remote signing, as required.
- Drafting or reviewing the contract and handling the negotiation.
- Handling tax matters (to review with an accountant), payments and transfer/registration.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I buy or sell property in Israel without flying in?
In many cases yes — through a notarized power of attorney and remote signing, depending on the requirements of the bank, the Land Registry (Tabu) and the Tax Authority. Each case is reviewed individually.
What taxes apply to a foreign resident's transaction?
Purchase tax and capital gains tax rules may differ and eligibility for relief depends on the circumstances. These are reviewed individually with a lawyer and an accountant — no exemption or fixed rate is promised.
What languages does the firm work in?
English and Hebrew, via WhatsApp, email and video calls. A dedicated Hebrew page is also available.
Contact Shay Oved Law Firm
Tell us briefly about the property and your goal, and we'll explain the next steps.