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Key Legal Points to Know Before Signing an Apartment Sale Agreement in Israel

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First reported by Mako · 5 hours ago

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A detailed guide explains the critical legal elements Israeli buyers and sellers must understand before signing an apartment sale agreement, emphasizing full disclosure, payment terms, tax responsibilities, and breach remedies.

01Apartment sale agreements in Israel are concise but legally complex and require expert drafting.
02Sellers must fully disclose property details, including liens and defects, to avoid future claims.
03Possession terms and included fixtures must be clearly defined to prevent disputes.
04Payment schedules typically require initial and final payments of at least 10% each for security.
05Tax liabilities are split: sellers pay capital gains tax, buyers pay purchase tax, with other fees apportioned by possession date.
06Breach compensation is usually 10% of the price, payable only if the contract is canceled due to breach.

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