Buying a second home in Israel

Many Jews living abroad choose to invest in Israel Real Estate not only to have a reason to return to the Jewish state and ‘give back to Haaretz’, but also because they’ve visited the country and have experienced it’s extraordinary beauty and all that it has to offer. Nevertheless, committing oneself to buying property in Israel can be quite overwhelming. Purchasing a 2nd home is an investment property in Israel and a giant step towards forming part of the Jewish fabric.

When you choose to buy a luxury home in Israel and you need the assistance of a true Real Estate professional with an unparalleled level of expertise and experience in this particular type of real estate, I can be of valuable assistance. My name is Yoram Indik – realtor@indik.net -

For over 25 years, I have helped affluent families find luxury homes, private villas, exclusive estates and luxury apartments in some of Israel’s most exclusive neighborhoods. As a licensed real estate professional, I am able to assist English speaking, foreign home hunters interested in buying property in Israel.

Luxury homes in Herzeliya Pituach

Thinking about buying a villa or private luxury home in Herzeliya Pituach?

Herzliya Pituach has long been regarded as one of Israel’s most exclusive neighborhoods. Pituach is part of the city of Herzliya, (hence – Herzlia Pituach) and is located to west of the city center, near the Mediterranean sea. Herzeliya Pituach is famous for its clean white sand, groomed private beaches and multi-million dollar luxury homes reserved for ultra affluent Jews from Israel and from abroad. The Herzlia Marina has further added to Pituach’s reputation for being Israel’s playground for the rich. The Herzliya Marina is a favorite weekend hotspot for Yacht owners and boat enthusiasts. On clear days, luxury yachts and sail boats dot the horizon along Pituach’s groomed beaches and bustling Marina. The Arena shopping center, situated directly on the Marina, hosts several restaurants and trendy cafes.

A new road has eased the traffic congestion in the southern section, which hosts several high tech companies. Access to the main highway is now more convenient than ever, connecting Pituach to Tel Aviv (about 10 kilometers) and Netanya (also about 10 kilometers).

Buying or renting a home in Herzliya Pituach

Many properties in Herzliya Pituach can be rented for a short term stay. This is particularly useful for families that wish to get acquainted with the neighborhood before buying a house in Herzlia Pituach. There are many beautiful villas that you can buy for living or as an investment. The finest properties in Herzlia Pituach usually start at $1,000,000 and can go up as high as $30,000,000. Regardless of the price range you’re seeking to spend, finding the finest luxury villas available in this upmarket neighborhood requires you to obtain the services of a luxury estate professional since most luxury property owners choose to sell their homes discreetly and preferably via a private luxury estate agent with experience in high-end luxury homes.

If you’re seeking to buy a home in Israel, a practical starting point would be to familiarize yourself with pricing terms, site alternatives, the legal and financial framework of Israeli real estate market.

Types of properties in Israel:

* Apartment – An apartment (or flat) is the same as in any other part of the world, a complex of several apartments in one building.
* Cottage – A cottage is a single level dwelling with a private entrance, attached to another dwelling.
* Villa – Can be constituted also as a private home. Villas are private dwellings usually with an enclosed garden.
* Penthouse – Penthouses are commonly situated on the very top floor of an apartment building and feature large roof patios. A new trend in the Israel real estate market is the development of Mini-penthouses which are situated directly underneath larger penthouses. Mini penthouses also feature large patio terraces.