Introduction A Widespread Phenomenon in Israel’s Real-Estate Market Apartment buyers in Israel, particularly purchasers of new Apartments from a contractor, entrepreneurs, (“on paper”) or members of purchasing groups often find themselves facing excessive fee demands by the managing company (Hevra Meshakenet). These demands commonly arise when a buyer or seller seeks to transfer rights, register or remove a mortgage, obtain a rights certificate, or perform other registration

General Overview – Why Second-Hand Transactions Are More Complex Than They Seem Purchasing a second-hand apartment may appear to be a simple process: the property already exists, the buyer can physically inspect it, and the transaction often takes place directly with a private seller. However, this illusion of simplicity can be deceptive. It often leads buyers to make mistaken assumptions or to become complacent, believing that “since the apartment is already built, there is