Buying Process

The New-Build Buying Process in Israel, Step by Step

Written by Daniel Katz Senior Sales Agent

From reservation to keys

Buying from a developer in Israel follows a rhythm that surprises buyers from the US and UK: you sign long before the building exists, and the law is built around protecting your staged payments.

The seven stages

  • Reservation (bakashat rechisha) and a refundable deposit
  • Lawyer's review of the purchase contract and the Sales Law guarantee
  • Signing and the first payment (typically 15–20%)
  • Staged construction payments, linked to the building index
  • Tenant changes (shinuyei dayarim) - your one window for spec upgrades
  • Pre-delivery inspection (protocol maser)
  • Key handover and registration

Where buyers get hurt

Two places: skipping an independent lawyer because the developer "has one", and ignoring the linkage clause on the unpaid balance. Both are avoidable with an hour of professional review before signing.