Guides for buying your first home in Israel
Practical, plain-English writing on the parts of the process nobody explains clearly.
Why I Started Unlocksy
A personal note on why independent, honest guidance for first-time buyers in Israel didn't exist — and why I decided to build it.
Read more →Mortgage Tracks in Israel Explained (Prime, Fixed, CPI-Linked)
Israeli mortgages are split across multiple "tracks" with different rules — here's what prime, fixed, and CPI-linked actually mean for your payment.
Read more →Mas Rechisha Explained: What First-Time Buyers Need to Know
Purchase tax is one of the biggest costs buyers forget to budget for. Here's how mas rechisha actually works, with real 2024–2028 brackets.
Read more →What to Actually Expect at a Property Viewing in Israel (And What to Check)
A viewing is your best chance to catch problems before you fall in love with a place. Here's exactly what to look at, Israel-specific issues included.
Read more →A Step-by-Step Guide to Buying Your First Home in Israel
From budget to keys in hand — here's exactly how the home-buying process works in Israel, step by step, so nothing catches you by surprise.
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