A friend for first-time buyers in Israel

HAVE YOU always dreamt of owni n g p r o p e r t y i n I s r a e l b u t been too overwhelmed by the l a nguage a nd cultural differences to buy? Do you want to rent out your Israeli property but simply don’t know how? Three British-Israeli women, who have more than 15 years’ experience in the Israeli real estate sector, are demystifying the property market for overseas buyers.

Their company — HometoHome — was set up to provide “a boutique onestop shop for all property needs”.

It covers everything from finding the right property through to the purchase, design and renovation stage, as well as the associated legal services, management and rentals, to providing a tailor-made service to suit each client’s needs.

You may have bought properties before in the UK — but if you have not purchased in the Israeli market, you will almost certainly need assistance.

“We bridge the gap between British standards and expectations and the rough-and-tough Israeli approach,” explains property expert Rebecca Wolman.

“Our extensive experience and relationships with agents and developers give us access to a huge range of properties, from the moment they come on the market, if not before.

“This enables us to source the right property at the right price, for each client.”

HometoHome also offers a full rental and management service, ensuring that your property is looked after to the highest standards.

Says property manager, Naomi Chanoch: “We want you to enjoy all the benefits of owning property in Israel without any of the hassle and headache.”

Caroline Walsh, an Israeli lawyer and English solicitor, guides Englishspeaking clients through the legal and bureaucratic complexities of the Israeli system.

“It’s not just a question of language but also cultural differences,” she says. “Clients abroad need to have someone here they can trust to get the job done.”

HometoHome promises to shield buyers from the headaches of buying overseas