In a week, the appraisal reform comes into effect: "A decision will be made within months instead of years"

On July 1, a significant reform in the field of appraisal will come into effect in Israel, aimed at shortening the processing times for appeals on valuations by the Israeli Land Authority. The chief government appraiser, Gili Blulu, explained that until now the process was uniform for all cases, which caused a heavy workload and processing times of up to three years. The new reform will categorize cases based on their complexity and the amount of the charge: simple cases will be handled by a regional appraiser, intermediate cases will be transferred to a regional appeals committee, and complex or high-value cases will go to the supreme committee. Thus, the appeals process will become more efficient, with decisions expected within a few months instead of years. Blulu noted that the new hierarchy will reduce the likelihood of conflicting decisions between different panels of the committees, thereby improving the transparency and reliability of the appraisal process. The reform represents a fundamental change in the appraisal system, aimed at streamlining service and providing faster solutions for land and apartment owners.