Frequently Asked Questions: Is a Lawyer Required When Buying an Apartment?

Purchasing an apartment is one of the major decisions in your life, and like any significant legal transaction, it comes with many questions. Are you required to hire a lawyer? What is the cost? What exactly will they do? How long will it take? On this page, we answer all the common questions raised by real estate buyers and sellers, based on more than 18 years of experience representing clients in purchases, sales, urban renewal, and complex real estate transactions. Our answers are based on applicable Israeli law, Land Registry regulations, tax laws, and statutes that may change — therefore, each case is unique and requires personal legal advice.

Why Choose a Real Estate Purchase Attorney?

Buying an apartment is a major investment — often the largest in your life. It is not something you should do alone, or with a broker alone. A real estate purchase attorney is your guardian of the legal side of the transaction. He ensures that you do not fall into a trap, that you do not overpay in taxes, and that the property you are buying has clear and strong rights.

At Mendelbohm, Gur, Witzman-Gur & Co., we have been working in real estate purchases since 2008. We are experts in property law, taxes, land registry inspections, TAMA 38, urban renewal, and all legal requirements for purchasing in Israel. We handle each case individually, because every purchase is unique.

We are located in Ramat Gan, and we serve clients from throughout the Central Region and Israel. Our first consultation meeting is free of charge — you can hear from us exactly what we can do for you, and what the expected cost is, with no obligation.