Netanya sits on sandstone cliffs above the Mediterranean, half an hour up the coast from Tel Aviv. With long beaches, a relaxed pace and a large international community, it is a favourite with overseas buyers looking for a holiday home, a place to retire or a family base in Israel.
We don't publish online listings. In Netanya, many sea-view apartments are sold by word of mouth and never reach the portals. Share your brief and we'll send a curated selection of vetted homes, off-market ones included, matched to your budget and the lifestyle you're after.
Netanya stretches along the coast through very different neighborhoods. These are the ones our clients favour.
A modern neighborhood in the south of the city, built around a park and close to the sea. Mostly recent buildings with elevators, parking and often a pool, plus family apartments and penthouses. It's quiet, well equipped and has its own mall. Ideal for families and buyers who want a newer home near the beach.
Netanya's historic centre around Independence Square and the clifftop promenade, lined with cafés, restaurants and shops. Housing ranges from older apartments to recent sea-view towers. Perfect for a lively holiday base within walking distance of everything, or for short-term rentals.
A green residential district in the south, next to the Iris nature reserve and Poleg beach. Expect 1990s and 2000s buildings, cottages and generous apartments. It offers calm, good schools and quick highway access to Tel Aviv. A strong option for families relocating to Israel.
A newer neighborhood to the east, laid out around ponds and green spaces. Buildings are new or under construction, with modern, well-specified apartments. Agamim draws young families and investors looking for new-build quality and upside in an area that is still taking shape.
Many of our Netanya buyers live in North America, the UK or Europe and are planning a move or a second home. Here are the steps of a remote purchase and the costs to budget for.
We start with a call to pin down your brief: budget, the type of home you want, how you plan to use it in Netanya (main residence, holiday base, rental investment) and your timing. From there we shortlist listed homes and off-market opportunities that we have checked first, so you only spend time on serious options.
If you are in Israel, we arrange a day of back-to-back viewings. If you are abroad, we run live video tours: we walk the whole flat, open cupboards, test the light, film the stairwell, the street and the neighbours' view, and answer questions in real time. Nothing is left to the imagination.
Once you have chosen, we build a price argument based on recent comparable deals and the condition of the property, then negotiate on your behalf. Every step is confirmed with you in writing, in English or French.
In Israel, both buyer and seller are represented by their own lawyer. Yours checks the Tabou (the national land registry), any mortgages or liens, building permits, the status of any extensions and the building's legal standing. We work with independent lawyers who are used to foreign clients.
Your lawyer negotiates and drafts the sale agreement: payment schedule, handover date, guarantees and conditions. Signing can be done in person or under a power of attorney if you cannot travel.
A mashkanta is an Israeli home loan. Israeli banks do lend to non-residents, under specific conditions. We put you in touch with specialist mortgage advisers who compare offers and prepare your file, ideally before you make an offer.
Every buyer pays mas rechisha, the Israeli purchase tax, calculated on the price and on your status (first home, additional home, new immigrant). Your lawyer files the declaration, then registers the transfer at the Tabou so the title is legally yours.
Your own lawyer, who runs the due diligence, the contract and the registration. Fees are agreed with them upfront.
The agency fee, set out in writing before any viewing, as Israeli law requires.
Depends on the price and your buyer status. Your lawyer calculates it precisely for your case.
An engineer's inspection of the property and, if you take a mortgage, the valuation required by the bank.
Netanya has a busy new-build market, particularly in the south and east, plus several urban renewal projects along the seafront. Buying off-plan lets you pick your specification and spread payments, but you need to check the developer, the bank guarantee and the timeline carefully. We help you separate solid projects from the rest.
See our new-build projects serviceRead our guide to buying off-plan in IsraelNetanya's rental market serves both year-round families and summer and holiday visitors, so the right strategy, long-let or short-let, depends on the area and the property. We manage both, drawing on more than 13 years of experience and over 450 owners.
Property management in NetanyaThe beaches, the clifftop setting, a large international community and easy access to Tel Aviv. Day-to-day life is comfortable in English, which reassures many buyers and people planning to move.
Yes. We run video viewings and your lawyer can sign under a power of attorney. You can come just for the handover if you prefer.
It can, notably for mas rechisha, the purchase tax, which is calculated according to your status. Your lawyer will spell out your exact position before you sign.
Your lawyer checks the Tabou, the land registry, confirms there are no mortgages or liens and verifies permits and any extensions. Nothing is signed until those checks are done.
Yes. We offer long-term or short-term letting, with tenant screening, cleaning, maintenance and reporting, so your home is ready whenever you visit.
