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January 31, 2017

Barnea & Co. is hosting a delegation from Germany

Barnea is hosting today a delegation from Germany, who will be visiting Israel for the first time in order to look for investment and cooperation opportunities, mainly in the real estate and insurance tech fields.

January 25, 2017

Seminar on the New Multiple Housing Taxation Law

Barnea is conducting on February 14th a morning seminar on the new Multiple Housing Taxation Law. Adv. Maya Zisser, Partner at the Real-Estate Department will lecture on the new tax - to whom does it apply, the tax rate, payment methods, exemptions and credits. Adv. Harel Perlmutter from the Tax Department will lecture on tax saving opportunities in respect of rental income.

December 16, 2016

The Knesset Finance Committee Passed the Third Apartment Tax Bill

Adv. Maya Zisser, Partner in the Real Estate Department at Barnea, was interviewed by Bizportal following the approval of the third apartment tax bill by the Finance Committee. Maya commented that we will not see a wave of sales of flats by owners of third apartments, but instead, owners will pass on the burden to tenants by way of increased rentals.

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December 13, 2016

Financial Catch of affordable housing program “Mechir Lemishtaken” (Buyer’s Price)

Adv. Ariel Nadler, Partner and Head of the Real Estate Department at Barnea, was interviewed by Bizportal, following “Mechir Lemishtaken”'s cancellation of the winners because of funding problems. According to Ariel, when financing through a bank guarantee, the payment plan can be 20% of the payment for the flat at the beginning and 80% when the entry and permit is issued ("tofes 4"). The recommendation is to leave as much money for the last payment.

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October 30, 2016

Does the Decision to Grant Foreign Companies Permits to Perform Construction Work in Israel Create Healthy Competition or Hurt Small Construction Companies ?

Adv. Ariel Nadler, Partner and Head of the Real Estate Department at Barnea was interviewed by Ynet and commented that opening the market to foreign companies is a positive move. He also addressed the question of problems that may arise for the consumer who is required to deal with a foreign company. Ariel commented that he is convinced that the Ministries of Finance and Construction will ensure adequate securities to address the issue of deficiencies and quality construction.

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October 27, 2016

Five Chinese Companies and One Portuguese Company will be Granted Permits to Perform Construction Work in Israel

Adv. Ariel Nadler, Partner and Head of the Real Estate Department at Barnea was interviewed by The Marker regarding the Ministries of Finance and Construction decision to grant foreign companies permits to perform construction work in Israel. Ariel commented that with Israeli on-site construction firms in a state of collapse, opening the market for foreign companies is a positive move.

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August 10, 2016

Investors Search For Options Before Apartment Tax Comes Into Force

Following the announcement of Minister of Finance, Moshe Kahlon, of the Government’s intention to impose an annual tax on owners of 3 apartments and more, Adv. Liat Keisary, Partner at Barnea, was interviewed by Bizportal. Liat discussed the pros and cons of the option of incorporation by the owners to hold the properties.

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August 3, 2016

Moshe Kahlon Proposes New Apartment Tax

Minister of Finance, Moshe Kahlon, is proposing the imposition of an annual tax of 1% of the value, starting January 2017, on owners of 3 apartments and more. Adv. Liat Keisary, Partner at Barnea, was interviewed by Globes and commented that owners will eventually find legitimate tax structures to mitigate this tax. Others that will not be able to save this tax will transfer the cost onto the shoulders of the tenants.

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July 26, 2016

Jerusalem Real Estate Scams and How to Avoid Them

Adv. Liat Keisary, Partner at Barnea, was interviewed by Ynet in connection with the Jerusalem real estate fraud involving the sale of apartments using false documents. Liat explained that the public should pay attention to any warning signs and carry out the process in a structured manner.

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June 28, 2016

The Israel Tax Authority conducted an audit of short term landlords

Adv. Harel Perlmutter, Head of the Tax department at Barnea, was interviewed by Globes following the announcement by the Israel Tax Authority regarding tax audits of short term landlords. Harel explained that these landlords are liable not only for the payment of income tax, but also for the payment of VAT.

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June 26, 2016

Brexit Effect on Real Estate Market in Britain

This interview by Ynet explores the possible economic implications of the Brexit vote on real estate prices. Our expert advises to wait and see how much prices drop before buying or selling property in the country.

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June 26, 2016

Opportunities for Israeli Investors in The Wake of The Brexit Referendum Results

Simon Jaffa, Founding Partner at Barnea, was interviewed by Calcalist on the opportunities for Israeli investors, created by falling real estate prices in the UK, in the wake of the Brexit referendum results

April 6, 2016

The watershed of the purchasing group- Interview with Ariel Nadler

A conversation with Ariel Nadler regarding purchasing groups and the pros and cons thereof.

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February 28, 2016

Bizportal magazine interviewed Ariel Nadler for his comments on the change in the Sale Law

As an expert in Real Estate, Adv. Ariel Nadler was interviewed by Bizportal magazine regarding the change in the Sale Law, approved this morning by the Israeli Government. Ariel commented- "the only thing that can hurt homebuyers is the reduction of the Sale Law guarantees given to buyers of apartments, by the amount of the VAT element. This means that in the event of the realization of the guarantee, where the purchaser has paid VAT funds, the return thereof to the buyer will not be guaranteed.’’

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December 22, 2015

Hungary- the standard VAT rate of 27% will be reduced in 2016 to 5% for the sale of newly constructed residences

Since the number of newly constructed apartments and houses dropped drastically in Hungary in recent years, the aim of the VAT amendment is to increase the number of residential properties available on the Hungarian market. Adv. Gal Oren, who has extensive experience in the Hungarian market, was interviewed by Calcalist.

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November 22, 2015

The average price of a home continued to rise in the third quarter

Ariel Nadler was interviewed by Globes regarding the Government Assessors Office report of a 1% rise in home prices in Israel's 16 largest cities from the second quarter and a 3% rise from a year ago.

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November 22, 2015

Israeli home prices rose in Q3

Israel's Government Assessor published today the fact that home prices rose 1.4% in the third quarter of 2015. Adv Ariel Nadler, head of our Real Estate Department, was interviewed by Bizportal, saying that he believes that only an all encompassing solution to the problem of high property prices in Israel can stop this upward trend.

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October 12, 2015

Barnea & Co. represents AFI group

We represent the AFI group in a transaction for the construction two office buildings in Romania. The matter value is 50 Million Euro

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March 25, 2015

How the new government will cope with failures in the real estate market?

Following last week's elections, "Eched Ha'am" Magazine organized a real estate experts round table in order to discuss the current real estate crisis, possible solutions and provide a forecast for the future. Ariel Nadler, partner and head of the Real Estate department at Barnea, spoke about market failures, the challenges and weaknesses in the existing solutions.

July 14, 2015

Housing cabinet approves subsidized housing program

The housing cabinet, headed by Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon, confirmed yesterday a long series of decisions made by the cabinet, relating primarily to relief on property prices. The Financial magazine, Globes, published comments by certain real estate experts regarding these measures. One of the experts, Maya Zisser, a partner in the real estate department of our firm commented that she doubted whether the promises made will be fulfilled.

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