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Guides to buying and renovating in Tel Aviv

Taxation, orech din, TAMA 38, technical standards, trades — everything an international buyer needs to know before signing and starting a renovation project.

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Buying in Tel Aviv as a non-resident

Taxation, mas rechisha (purchase tax), orech din, Israeli bank financing, purchase process, common pitfalls. The complete guide to buying safely from abroad.

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TAMA 38 explained for international buyers

Israel's national seismic retrofit plan in detail. TAMA 38/1 vs 38/2, impact on your purchase, opportunities and risks for international owners.

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Mamad and technical standards

Mandatory safe room, Israeli electrical standards (chashmalai, SI standards), embedded plumbing, VRF air conditioning, acoustic insulation. All standards to integrate.

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Trades on an Israeli renovation

Chashmalai, instalator, nagar, masger, ratzaf: all the trades on an Israeli project, their certifications, and why a general contractor is indispensable.

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