In recent years, there has been a noticeable surge of investors seeking plots of land for sale across various regions in Israel. This trend is evident among both seasoned, professional investors and individuals with no prior investment experience. All of them have reached the same conclusion: purchasing agricultural land is an ideal business opportunity with high return potential.
Why Have Plots for Sale Become So Attractive?
1. The Need for Savings
People understand that, given the high cost of living in Israel, they must secure additional income for the future — especially for retirement. Many worry that their pension savings alone won’t be enough. Moreover, they anticipate needing to help their children pay for higher education, buy an apartment, and more.
2. Banks and the Capital Market Are Not Enough
Even the most cautious investors realize that in Israel’s low-interest environment, there is little reason to keep savings in the bank — it simply won’t generate meaningful returns.
The capital market, on the other hand, is volatile, and investing in it (especially in higher-yield tracks) carries significant risk. Successful investing requires a deep understanding of the market, which deters many people.
3. Real Estate as a Yield-Bearing Investment
Because of the two points above, many turn to real estate as a stable, profitable investment avenue. Property values tend to rise over time, and if the asset can be rented out or used economically, the yield increases even more.
The problem?
Property prices in Israel have skyrocketed in recent years, and many investors simply don’t have the necessary capital to buy an apartment.
The solution is plots of land at various pre-approval and rezoning stages, which require far less initial capital while still offering substantial return potential — especially before the land receives building permits.
4. Land Reserves Are Diminishing
Israel’s supply of land designated for construction is steadily shrinking (one of the main reasons for soaring housing prices). As the availability of plots decreases, investors understand that there is no point in waiting. In the coming years, many suitable plots are expected to be rezoned for construction.
And as the supply continues to drop, prices will rise — and the opportunity for appreciation will fade.
Therefore, it’s crucial to identify the right timing: purchase a plot in a suitable location, with high rezoning potential, but before final approval.
5. Standard 22
In 2014, Standard 22 came into effect, offering peace of mind to land buyers. This valuation standard requires sellers of land not yet approved for construction to act transparently.
Developers marketing plots must present interested buyers with a certified appraisal detailing:
- the rezoning procedures required,
- taxation implications,
- the current land value,
- and the estimated value if/when the land is approved for construction.
6. Proven History
Recent years have clearly demonstrated that entire neighborhoods in cities such as Rishon LeZion, Rehovot, Ra’anana, and Hod HaSharon were built on privately owned lands that were eventually rezoned. The landowners enjoyed excellent returns — sometimes after holding the land for many years.
7. No Ongoing Headache
Renting out an apartment can generate income, but it also involves long-term hassle: finding tenants, late rental payments, maintenance issues, repairs, and more.
By contrast, investing in land mainly requires patience — simply waiting for the appreciation potential to materialize, assuming of course that you purchased the right plot from a reliable, professional seller.
Shefa Global
For nearly 20 years, Shefa Global has offered plots for sale in various locations, including Kfar Tavor, Rehovot, and Kibbutz Na’an. The group markets plots it has identified as rare investment opportunities with high future return potential. Shefa’s operations are supported by an experienced team of lawyers, appraisers, and architects specializing in land investment.
