Local care for your home in Israel
If you own a home in Israel but don't reside there full-time, maintaining your property from a distance can be challenging.
Alongside our established interior design practice, Citrin Design Studio offers Israeli property management and concierge services for homeowners who spend part or all of the year abroad.
As your local point of contact, we visit your home regularly and send you a report in English after each visit, summarizing what we checked and flagging anything that needs attention. We can arrange cleaning and other preparations before you arrive or when you’re expecting guests, saving you the time and worry of organizing it all from abroad.
Why use property management services for your home?
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Reassurance while you’re away. When your home is empty for long periods, regular visits help you stay informed about its condition
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Support with insurance requirements. If your policy requires regular visits while your home is unoccupied, a record of those visits can help you document that they took place
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Fewer costly surprises. Catching a small leak or signs of damp early can limit damage and help keep your home in good condition over time
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Less to manage from abroad. Having someone local means less time chasing appointments and coordinating repairs across time zones. We can also compare quotes from local tradespeople to help you get a fair price
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More time to enjoy your home. When routine upkeep is taken care of between stays, you can spend more of your visit enjoying being back in Israel
Keeping an eye on your home
We perform regular visits to ensure familiarity with your home and pick up on changes that can go unnoticed when a home is empty. We tailor the checklist to your property and the season. A visit can include the following checks:
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Plumbing and hot water. Run taps, check that sinks and showers are draining, and look for visible leaks around sinks, toilets, and other fittings
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Air conditioning, shutters, and appliances. Check that the air conditioning, electric shutters (trissim), and agreed appliances are working
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Damp and pests. Look for any signs of damp around windows, walls, and ceilings, as well as signs of pest activity
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Plants and irrigation. Check the condition of plants and whether the irrigation system is running as expected
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Balconies and outdoor areas. Check outdoor furniture and, where accessible, look for blocked drains, gutters, or downspouts and signs that rainwater is pooling or draining where it shouldn’t
After each visit, you receive a dated report with the completed checklist, any items that need attention, and photos where helpful. We send a report even when everything is in order. If we find an urgent issue, such as an active leak, we contact you promptly and follow the instructions we agreed with you.
From handling repairs to prepping for arrival day
A weekly visit is just one aspect of looking after a home from a distance. We can also help with the practical things that require someone there in person, such as:
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Repairs and maintenance. Working with your existing team or helping find the right service provider as needed, explain what needs attention, arrange access, and follow up with you
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Cleaning and pest control. Coordinating appointments and providing access while you’re away
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Deliveries and service appointments. Arranging access for suppliers or being available to receive expected deliveries
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Pre-arrival services. Coordinating cleaning, shopping for household essentials and handling any other agreed preparations everything is ready for your next visit to Israel
Why work with Citrin Design?
As interior designers and property management specialists with 15 years experience in the Israeli market, we regularly work with trusted local suppliers and tradespeople and understand how the materials, fittings, and finishes in a home come together. If you notice a problem or we pick one up during a routine visit, we'll leverage our extensive network to figure out who to call, what to ask and then get the issue resolved.
Working with Citrin Design means just one local point of contact who's familiar with your home, keeps you informed in English, and can follow up in person.
Regular care, with extra help when you need it
Your proposal sets out the visit schedule, the checklist, and which seasonal and coordination services are included in your monthly fee. Additional visits and concierge tasks for your guests are priced separately as agreed. Contractor and supplier charges are separate from our management fee.
One-off visits can also be arranged, subject to location and availability, for specific needs such as checking the property after heavy rain or meeting a technician.
Let's talk about your home
Tell us where your property is, how often you use it, and what you’d like us to handle. We’ll confirm availability for your location and put together a proposal.