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A short introduction to our process: how the initial review begins, what we need to understand and what happens after your first inquiry.
Look at the deal.
Compare the advertised price and the apartment shown by the sales office with the specification, plan, payment schedule and contractual commitments.
Advice for the buyer includes reviewing the transaction documents and points requiring clarification or negotiation: the apartment, parking and storage, additional charges, indexation, security for payments, handover and registration. If a change was promised verbally, check how it is recorded before committing.
Buying an apartment from a contractor is one of the most significant transactions a person makes during their lifetime. This is a complex transaction that includes a detailed legal contract, payment boards, bank guarantees and sometimes a waiting period of several years until the apartment is delivered. Therefore, it is very important to make the purchase accompanied by a lawyer specializing in real estate law and representing the interests of the purchaser only.
In many cases, apartment buyers assume that the contract the contractor presents is a standard contract that cannot be changed. In practice, a contract for the purchase of an apartment from a contractor is usually written by the lawyers of the entrepreneurial company and is primarily intended to protect the interests of the contractor. Therefore, it is very important that a lawyer on behalf of the buyer examine the contract and ensure that the rights of the purchaser are protected.
When purchasing a new apartment from a contractor the purchaser is required to sign a complex contract that includes dozens of legal clauses. Some of these clauses may significantly affect the purchaser's rights in case of late delivery of the apartment, building defects or change in the project plans.
Before signing a contract to purchase an apartment from a contractor, several important legal checks must be performed. These checks allow to verify that the project is legal and that there are no registration issues or liens that may infringe on the purchaser's rights.
Among the important examinations are: checking the land registration at the Tabu or the Israel Land Authority (ILA), examining the project's building permit and examining the legal status of the contractor and the entrepreneurial company.
The Sale Law (apartments) is designed to protect home buyers from contractors. The law requires the contractor to provide adequate security for the funds paid by the purchaser, usually through a bank guarantee.
An experienced lawyer will ensure that any payment to the contractor is made only after receiving the appropriate collateral and that the purchaser's funds are protected in case the project is not completed.
Do I need a lawyer to buy an apartment from a contractor?
The law does not require a lawyer on behalf of the buyer, but it is highly recommended to hire an independent lawyer to review the contract and protect the buyer's rights.
What is a Sale Law Guarantee?
The Sale Law guarantee is a bank guarantee that guarantees the purchaser's money in case the contractor does not complete the project.
If any of these situations are familiar to you, it is best to check the image before continuing.
The official document does not match the identity of the seller, the description of the property or the rights presented.
The planned use or change of the property has not yet been examined in front of the building portfolio and plans.
Money transfer is requested before a material document or confirmation of the transaction is received.
You don't have to come up with a perfect case, these are the starting points that help you understand what's missing and what's important.
advising on is suitable for buyers, sellers and property owners when the transaction or dispute involves actual risk, uncomplicated documents or a difficult decision to reverse.
The practical guide to purchasing an apartment from a contractor: land and permit checks, sales law guarantees, index adherence, schedules and compensation for lateness.
Attorney Karin Amsalem
Buying an apartment from a contractor is not enough to check price and specifications. Before paying you need to make sure that there is a safe for the purchaser's money, a proper voucher book, bank legal guidance and contract terms that fit the sale law.
Attorney Karin AmsalemHave you received a payment requirement from the contractor that you did not know? Before paying or refusing, check the contract, specifications, order of changes and the exact calculation of the requirement.
Attorney Karin Amsalem
michael ashkar
4 months ago
It is often said that lawyers are exploitative and unfair people. This office came to erase this stigma. The entire staff there is lovely, and they do their job faithfully. In my case, I dealt with Attorney Hussam Armali, and I must say that I have never met such an honest,…
Lynn Aveka
3 months ago
A truly champion lawyer!! I turned to Karin Amsalem for legal assistance in an apartment sale agreement, and the result exceeded expectations. Karin examined each section in depth, ensured full protection of my interests against the other party, and handled all aspects — from…
Dvir Cohen
5 months ago
I contacted Karen just to figure out whether it was worth selling a piece of land we inherited or keeping it. She sat down with me and explained the whole picture – rights, taxation, what can be done in the future. She didn’t try to push in a certain direction, and that was the…
Verified Reviewer
5 months ago
Karin Amsalem, a professional and thorough attorney of the highest level! Represented us in the process of selling a plot of land that we won in a tender. This is a complex process that includes registering lease rights in the Land Registry, payments to the Land Registry such as…
Verified Reviewer
5 months ago
Excellent service, Karin tailors her advice exactly to our needs! She has in-depth knowledge and I feel confident at every step of the process that our representation is in the hands of a professional!
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eti keller
3 months ago
A great lawyer! She handled the sale of my apartment, explained every clause of the sales agreement to me, planned the taxes accurately. Everything was done in a personal and warm manner, highly recommend.
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4 months ago
We wanted to understand what could be built on the property – units, extensions, etc. Everyone says something different… Karin made things clear, explained what was allowed according to the plans and what required approvals from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and…
