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A recent district court ruling broadened the interpretation of the statutory provisions governing exemptions from land appreciation tax and ruled that transfers of shares of a real estate association as a gift between...more
Effective July 1, 2025, the realty transfer tax rate for properties or acquired real estate companies sold in the City and County of Philadelphia will increase to 3.578%, in addition to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania realty...more
New immigrants to Israel who purchase a first residence will pay significantly lower purchase tax rates than the tax payable according to the current benefit, after the Knesset Finance Committee recently approved an amendment...more
Starting October 1, D.C.’s recordation and transfer tax rates will decrease for the first time in four years, allowing the industry to enjoy cost savings on affected transfers commencing on the first day of the District’s...more
D.C.’s recordation and transfer tax rates on commercial or mixed-use properties are on track to decrease to a combined rate of 2.9% for transactions closing after September 30, 2023. ...more
Last week, the Israeli Ministry of Finance approved the outline for a hike to the purchase tax imposed on real estate investors, once again, to tax brackets of 8% and 10%. The ministry’s goal is to “dissuade” investors from...more