Apartment Sale Attorney
Apartment Sale Attorney
Selling an apartment is one of the most significant transactions a person makes in their lifetime. Behind the transaction are complex stages – from examining the rights in the property, through drafting the sale agreement, to the actual transfer of ownership. Small mistakes can lead to delays, unnecessary tax payments, or legal disputes.
Therefore, it is important that every seller enlists the help of an experienced real estate attorney who will accompany them from the beginning to the end of the process.
Adv. Shay Shalom, an expert in real estate sales transactions, provides personal and professional support to every apartment seller – while ensuring full protection of their rights and the execution of a safe, fast, and legal transaction.
Before advertising the apartment or signing an agreement, it is important to perform a legal examination of the rights in the property.
Adv. Shay Shalom checks the land registry extract and verifies that the ownership is registered in the seller’s name, that there are no liens, warning notices, or third-party rights that could delay the sale.
He also examines whether there are building violations or open charges to the local authority.
An early check saves the seller unpleasant surprises and ensures that the property can be sold properly and legally.
In selling an apartment,proper management of the negotiation is a critical stage.
Adv. Shay Shalom represents the seller vis-à-vis the buyer or their attorney, and ensures that all initial understandings are translated into written and fair agreements.
He knows how to identify early on clauses that may harm the seller – such as unrealistic delivery commitments, unsafe payment terms, or unnecessary demands from the buyer – and to formulate legal solutions that balance the parties and protect the seller’s interests.
The sale agreement is the central legal document that regulates all the details of the transaction – from the consideration, through the payment dates, to the delivery of possession.
Adv. Shay Shalom drafts the contract tailored to the circumstances of the transaction, takes care to include clauses that protect the seller in case of breach by the buyer, and ensures that the consideration is transferred only in accordance with the progress of the transaction and appropriate collateral.s.
He is careful to define clear conditions for canceling the transaction, agreed penalties, the seller’s responsibility for the condition of the property, and instructions regarding eviction and termination of the engagement – so that there is no room for interpretations or future disputes.
When selling an apartment, it is important to ensure that the consideration is paid safely and without risks.
Adv. Shay Shalom manages the payments through a dedicated trust account, and ensures that each amount paid is received only after meeting the conditions stipulated in the contract.
At the same time, he handles the removal of existing mortgages, deletion of warning notices or liens, and ensures that the buyer receives the property free of third-party rights‘.
Proper management of payments gives the seller financial security and prevents errors that could delay the completion of the transaction.
One of the most significant aspects of selling an apartment is real estate taxation.
Adv. Shay Shalom checks in advance whether the seller is entitled tocapital gains tax exemption, helps calculate the exact tax liability, and ensures that reports to the tax authorities are carried out properly and on time.
In cases where there is a tax liability, he accompanies the client in proper tax planning and helps prevent errors that could lead to fines or excess charges.
Early planning can save the seller tens of thousands of shekels and make the transaction much more efficient and worthwhile.
After completing the transaction and paying the consideration, it must be ensured that the ownership passes to the purchaser properly.
Adv. Shay Shalom handles the registration of the transaction in the Land Registry Office (Tabu), ensures that all approvals have been received – such as municipal approval, capital gains tax approval, and purchase tax approval – and manages the ownership transfer process until full completion.
He ensures that the seller receives all the required documentation, that the ownership has been transferred legally, and that there are no additional debts or obligations that could affect their good name or responsibility after the sale.
In special cases, such as selling an apartment with a mortgage or an apartment received as inheritance, Adv. Shay Shalom provides even closer and more precise guidance.
He coordinates with the banks to remove the liens, checks inheritance orders or probate orders, and ensures that all rights holders approve the sale.
Extensive experience in the field allows him to resolve complex issues quickly and efficiently – and save sellers unnecessary bureaucracy and valuable time.
Selling an apartment is not just a financial transaction – it is also an emotional process, sometimes involving parting with a significant asset.
Professional guidance from an experienced attorney provides security, peace of mind, and the knowledge that everything is being done legally and without risks.
Adv. Shay Shalom brings with him many years of experience in the real estate field, a combination of in-depth legal knowledge with a practical understanding of the real estate market, and a personal approach to each client.
He makes sure to explain each step in simple and clear language, and to accompany the seller hand in hand – until the full transfer of ownership and receipt of the consideration safely.
Selling an apartment is a process that requires knowledge, experience, and caution.
Choosing a professional real estate attorney like Adv. Shay Shalom ensures that the transaction will be conducted in an orderly, legal, and safe manner – without errors, risks, or surprises.
Whether it is an apartment for residence, an apartment for investment, or a more complex property – legal support is the key to a successful sale and full protection of your rights.
Adv. Shay Shalom – Expert in apartment sales transactions and legal support in real estate.
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What is important to check before putting an apartment up for sale?
Before taking steps to sell the property, it is essential to ensure that its legal status is sound and that the seller’s rights are registered and up to date. The land registry extract should be checked to locate liens, warning notices, mortgages, or third-party rights, as well as to examine the existence of building violations or open charges to the local authority — components that may delay the sale or expose the seller to future claims.
Adv. Shay Shalom performs a comprehensive legal examination of the property, identifies in advance any indication of a possible limitation or impediment, and ensures that the property meets all the conditions required for proper and legal marketing and sale.
Why is professional legal support required during the negotiation stage with the buyer?
The negotiation stage is the stage in which the material obligations of the parties are anchored. Unprofessional negotiation may create far-reaching obligations on the part of the seller, delay the transaction, or impair their rights in cases of non compliance by the buyer.
Adv. Shay Shalom, with many years of expertise in real estate sales transactions, fully represents the seller, formulates their legal positions, identifies in advance conditions that may harm them, and ensures that all non-binding agreements are translated into written, clear, and balanced obligations.
What is the significance of professional drafting of the sale agreement?
The sale agreement is a binding document that defines the relationship between the parties, and it is required to include detailed provisions regarding the consideration, timetables, payment mechanisms, responsibility for the condition of the property, eviction dates, and sanctions in case of breach of commitment.
Adv. Shay Shalom drafts an agreement tailored to the circumstances of the transaction, including clear protection mechanisms for the seller, detailed instructions for canceling the transaction, setting agreed penalties, and precise conditions that ensure that the transaction is carried out in an orderly, safe, and without unnecessary interpretations.
How can it be ensured that the consideration for the property is received safely and without risk?
In selling an apartment, uncontrolled funds management may put the seller at real risk, such as non-payment, delay in the transfer of ownership, or exposure to obligations that have not been settled. Therefore, it should be required that payments be made through a trust account and ensure the existence of appropriate collateralsuch as non-payment, delay in the transfer of ownership, or exposure to obligations that have not been settled. Therefore, it should be required that payments be made through a trust account and ensure the existence of appropriate collateral..
Adv. Shay Shalom manages all the financial mechanisms for you: supervision of payments, checking appropriate collateral, removing mortgages and liens in real time, and ensuring the transfer of the property when it is free of third-party rights, so that the seller receives the full consideration safely, so that the seller receives the full consideration safely.
What is important to know about capital gains tax when selling an apartment?
Capital gains tax is a central part of the sale planning, and errors in this area may lead to unnecessary charges, fines, or delays in completing the transaction. Eligibility for exemption should be checked, the tax liability should be calculated accurately, and reports should be submitted to the tax authorities in accordance with the deadlines set by law.
Adv. Shay Shalom checks in advance the exemption options, calculates the tax implications, handles the required reports, and accompanies the seller in proper and informed tax planning that provides significant savings and ensures a smooth process until final registration.
