Buying Property in Israel from Curitiba
Buying Property in Israel from Curitiba
Curitiba is famous for urban planning, from its pioneering bus rapid transit to its parks and green belts, and people who grow up there tend to look closely at how a city works. The Jewish community of Curitiba is modest in size but active, with synagogues, a school and strong ties to Israel through youth movements and family. For families in Batel, Bigorrilho, Agua Verde or Juveve, buying an apartment in Israel often begins with a visit to children or relatives and grows into a long-term plan. This guide explains the legal route, the practicalities of distance, the cities that suit curitibanos, how Israeli planning and renewal work and what to consider on tax and financing.
The Curitiba community and Israel
Many young people from Curitiba's Jewish families spend time in Israel on study, volunteer or gap year programmes, and some stay. Their parents and grandparents then look at Israel not only as a place to visit but as a place where part of the family now lives.
That personal link usually shapes the first question: should the property be close to where the children are, or in a city chosen for its own merits. Both answers are valid, but deciding early saves time during the search.
The legal path of a purchase
An Israeli purchase is built around the buyer's independent lawyer. The lawyer reviews the land registry or Israel Land Authority record, checks for debts, mortgages and planning restrictions, negotiates the contract and registers a warning note to protect you after signing.
Payments are made according to the contract, often in several instalments, and the transaction ends with the registration of ownership in your name. Throughout the process, a power of attorney can allow your lawyer to act for you while you remain in Curitiba.
Define the purpose and preferred city
Engage an independent Israeli lawyer
Commission title and planning checks
Sign the contract and register the warning note
Transfer funds and complete registration
Time difference and travel
Curitiba is several hours behind Israel, so the Israeli working day overlaps with your early morning. That window suits calls with lawyers, banks and property managers.
Flights from Afonso Pena airport connect through Sao Paulo and usually a European hub before reaching Ben Gurion. Planning a single productive trip for viewings, bank meetings and signatures is the most efficient approach.
Cities that attract curitibanos
Buyers who appreciate green, well-organised cities often like Modiin, a planned city between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem with parks and wide boulevards, and Raanana and Kfar Saba in the Sharon, known for their community life. Those who enjoy a dynamic urban centre look at Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan and Givatayim.
Jerusalem attracts religious families and anyone drawn to its history, and Haifa, with its hillside neighbourhoods and the Bahai Gardens, offers a slower pace with views of the sea.
Planning and urban renewal
Israeli cities are governed by layered plans at national, district and local level, and every building's rights depend on the plans that apply to its plot. A lawyer or planner can tell you what may be built on and around a property before you buy.
Urban renewal is reshaping many neighbourhoods. TAMA 38 reinforcement is increasingly being replaced in several cities by municipal renewal plans and by pinui-binui, so the renewal prospects of an older building depend heavily on local policy.
Tax and moving money from Brazil
Purchase tax in Israel varies with the buyer's residency and whether the home is a sole residence, so ask an Israeli tax advisor to calculate it for your case. Funds from Brazil should move through regulated exchange channels, with documents that show their origin.
A Brazilian accountant can explain how to declare the property to the Receita Federal and whether the Central Bank of Brazil must also be informed.
Mortgages for buyers living in Brazil
Israeli banks do lend to foreign residents, usually on more conservative terms and after reviewing income earned in Brazil in detail. Translated payslips, tax returns and bank statements prepared in advance speed up approval.
An Israeli mortgage advisor can compare offers from different banks and explain the loan tracks available to non-residents.
Frequently asked questions
Is Modiin a good fit for families from Curitiba
Many families who value planning and green spaces enjoy Modiin, with its parks and position between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Visit it alongside the Sharon cities before deciding.
Can I check what may be built next to the apartment
Yes. Your lawyer or a planning consultant can review the plans that apply to the plot and its surroundings before you sign.
How long does registration take
It depends on the type of property and whether it is registered at the Tabu or elsewhere. Your lawyer can explain the expected timeline for the specific apartment.
Do I need an Israeli bank account
It is strongly recommended for paying the seller and ongoing costs. Israeli banks will ask for documentation of the source of funds.
Elkayam Group
Elkayam Group, registered as Kobi Elkayam Real Estate Ltd, is a Tel Aviv company whose family has been active since the forties, first in industry and now in real estate over three generations. From Rival Street it leads development, urban renewal, pinui-binui and TAMA 38 work and complex combination deals, with guarantees available through partners and backing companies. The team works in Hebrew, English and French, and helps curitibano buyers read Israeli planning and assemble the right professionals.
Thinking about an Israeli home from Curitiba Reach Elkayam Group for guidance.
+972-53-658-4252 · support@kobielkayamrealestateltd.com · Rival St 37, Tel Aviv