ShitoufDiaspora

Buy property in Israel, from anywhere in the world

All the tools, expertise and partners you need — in your language

Why Israel?

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Demographics

10M population, constant housing demand, limited land

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Tech Economy

The Startup Nation — more NASDAQ-listed companies than any country except the US

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Jewish Connection

A home in Eretz Israel — a timeless aspiration

Total Acquisition Cost Calculator

Calculated for a non-resident buyer purchasing an additional property at ₪2,500,000. Residents, first-home buyers and new immigrants (Olim) pay lower, bracketed purchase tax — use the Mas Rechisha calculator for your own profile.

Purchase Tax (Mas Rechisha) — 8% (non-resident rate)
₪ 200,000(USD 54,795)
Attorney fees (~1.5% + VAT)
₪ 44,250(USD 12,123)
Agent commission (2% + VAT)
₪ 59,000(USD 16,164)
International wire transfer
₪ 2,000(USD 548)
Power of attorney apostille
₪ 1,800(USD 493)
Document translation
₪ 1,100(USD 301)
Tabu registration
₪ 1,500(USD 411)
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS
₪ 309,650(USD 84,836)

* Estimates only. Actual costs may vary. Consult a licensed attorney for precise calculations.

Your 8-Step Guide to Buying from Abroad

1

Define criteria with a Shitouf agent

⏱ 1–2 weeks📄 Budget, preferences, timeline
2

Virtual tours via WhatsApp / Zoom

⏱ 2–4 weeks📄 None
3

Choose a partner attorney (Orech Din)

⏱ 1 week📄 Signed engagement letter
4

Sign the Yipui Koach (power of attorney)

⏱ 1–2 weeks📄 Passport, Apostille from your country
5

Sign Zikhron Devarim via your attorney

⏱ 1–3 days📄 Memorandum of understanding
6

Title verification (Bedikat Zechuyot)

⏱ 1–2 weeks📄 Tabu/Minhal extracts
7

Sign the final contract (Heskem Mechira)

⏱ 1–2 weeks📄 Contract, payment schedule
8

Tabu registration in your name

⏱ 3–12 months📄 Signed contract, tax receipts
Currency Converter
$ 273,973

Today's rate: 1 NIS = $ 0.274 USD

Frequently Asked Questions

What Diaspora Buyers Say

“Shitouf connected me with an amazing agent in Netanya. The entire process was handled remotely — I signed my contract without ever flying to Israel!”

David M.🇺🇸 USA

“As a French speaker, I needed an agent who understands both systems. Shitouf found me exactly the right person to work with.”

(translated from French)

Sophie L.🇫🇷 France

“The cost calculator alone saved me from underestimating the purchase tax. Having everything in one place made the process transparent.”

Michael K.🇬🇧 UK

“Shitouf helped me find a Russian-speaking agent in Haifa. The whole process was transparent and professional.”

(translated from Russian)

Алекс Р.🇷🇺 Russia
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