Aliyah is an emotional decision and a financial one, and the financial side rewards people who prepare early. New olim get materially better mortgage terms and a large purchase-tax break that foreign buyers never see — but only if the paperwork and timing are right. This is the checklist we walk every client through before they move. Work down it in order. First, understand how different the Israeli market is If your only experience of buying is the UK, set your expectations

Buying a home in Israel while your income sits in another country is entirely doable — thousands of people do it every year — but the rules are not the ones you know from the UK or the US. What you can borrow, the tax you pay, how you open a bank account and how the purchase itself works all depend on your status: whether you are making Aliyah, already living in Israel as an Anglo, or investing from overseas without moving. This guide is the overview. Each section links to a