Holiday Home in Israel for Belo Horizonte Families
Holiday Home in Israel for Belo Horizonte Families
Families from Belo Horizonte are used to hills, and many feel an immediate affinity with Jerusalem and the Galilee. For Jewish families in Minas Gerais, visits to Israel often centre on the festivals, on children who study there or on relatives who have settled in the country. A holiday home offers a permanent base that avoids repeated hotel bookings and allows longer, more relaxed stays. This guide looks at Jerusalem as a base, the attractions of the Galilee and the Sea of Galilee, the option of beach and city living, the practicalities of letting the home when you are away, the journey from Confins and the ongoing costs and legal questions.
Jerusalem as a base
For many mineiro families Jerusalem is the natural choice. Neighbourhoods such as Rehavia, Talbiya, the German Colony and Baka offer walkable streets, synagogues, cafes and easy access to the Old City.
A Jerusalem apartment is especially practical for families who spend Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot or Pesach in Israel, and it can be let to other visitors during the rest of the year if rules allow.
The Galilee and the Sea of Galilee
The Galilee offers green hills, springs, national parks and small towns with character. Rosh Pina, Safed, Tiberias and the moshavim along the Sea of Galilee attract families who prefer nature and quiet.
Families who love the countryside of Minas often find the Galilee familiar, with its winding roads, stone villages and local cheeses and wines. The trade-off is distance from the airport and the centre. A house or garden apartment in the north also needs more attention to gardens, water systems and security when it stands empty, so a local caretaker is especially valuable there.
Beach and city
For those who prefer the sea, Tel Aviv, Herzliya and Netanya offer beaches, promenades and cultural life. Tel Aviv suits families who enjoy restaurants and museums, while Herzliya and Netanya provide a calmer residential feel.
Some families split their time, owning in Jerusalem and taking short trips to the coast, or the reverse. Israel is compact, and the train between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv makes a day at the beach easy even for families based in the capital.
Seasonal letting
Letting the home when the family is away can help with costs, but it requires a reliable manager and compliance with building rules, municipal regulations and tax obligations.
A written management agreement should reserve the family's dates, define fees and require regular reports.
Check building rules on short-term letting
Hire an experienced local manager
Reserve family dates in advance
Declare the income in Israel and in Brazil
Travel from Confins
The journey from Belo Horizonte to Israel involves at least one connection and usually takes most of a day. Choosing a home with good access from Ben Gurion airport by train or road makes arrivals easier.
Leaving clothes and household items in the apartment reduces luggage and makes each visit simpler. Brazilian school holidays in July and at the turn of the year are the most common travel windows, so if you plan to let the home, keep those periods free for the family and offer the rest of the calendar to guests.
Maintenance, bills and legal matters
Arnona, building fees, utilities and insurance continue even when the home is empty. Standing orders from an Israeli account and a trusted person who checks the apartment regularly keep everything in order.
For purchase tax, a holiday home is usually treated as an additional property. Consult an Israeli lawyer and tax advisor before buying, and a Brazilian accountant for the declaration in Brazil.
Frequently asked questions
Is Jerusalem or the Galilee better for a holiday home
Jerusalem suits families centred on the festivals and city life, while the Galilee suits those seeking nature and quiet. Consider how you spend your time in Israel.
Can we let the apartment when we are not there
Often yes, subject to building rules, municipal regulations and taxation. A local manager can handle bookings and maintenance.
How far is the Galilee from the airport
It is further than the central cities and Jerusalem, so journeys on arrival and departure take longer. Families usually plan longer stays there.
Who pays the bills when we are in Brazil
Most owners set up standing orders from an Israeli bank account, or ask a manager or relative to handle payments.
Elkayam Group
The Elkayam family has been in business since the forties, first in industry and, over three generations, in real estate through Elkayam Group in Tel Aviv. The company takes part in development, TAMA 38, pinui-binui and wider urban renewal, and it builds combination and complex deals supported by partners and backing companies with the capacity to give guarantees. Families from Belo Horizonte can compare Jerusalem, the Galilee and the coast with a team that works in Hebrew, English and French.
Picturing a family home in Israel Talk to Elkayam Group about locations.
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