The New Trend in Real Estate Investments… Agricultural Lands

With the pandemic, many city dwellers who felt trapped between buildings began to dream of owning a home where they could live in harmony with nature. Prefabricated structures and tinyhouses, offering options for different budgets, became a new attraction during this period. City dwellers tired of traffic and crowds now want to breathe fresh air, feel the earth under their feet, and pick fruit directly from the trees. Those who initially experienced these types of structures through rentals aim to own their own property in the long term. Recognizing this need, investors have already begun developing businesses and infrastructure on the land they acquire, offering new living spaces to meet the demand.

With the high inflation period experienced in our country, the contribution of food items such as fruits, vegetables, olives, and walnuts to life and the economy has become undeniable. Investors, realizing that agricultural investments and product returns offer a shorter amortization period compared to many other sectors, along with the increase in the value of real estate investments, have once again turned their attention to productive agricultural lands.

Thanks to technological advancements, it's now possible to measure the moisture level of the field, identify areas experiencing dryness and lack of irrigation, and even irrigate them, all using applications on mobile phones. Cameras allow for security with a minimum number of workers, and the daily development of the planted crop can be monitored 24/7. Producers say they love the harvest season the most, easily finding buyers for their produce, and that the joy of smelling and tasting the fresh, green produce in their gardens during that time is unparalleled.

There are different opportunities for land that is not productive for agriculture. Many cities in our country are suitable for solar energy systems, which are the only way out of the global energy and climate crisis, are self-sustaining, renewable, and independent of raw materials. If solar power plants (GES) are built on these lands, which we classify as marginal agricultural land, these unproductive lands will be transformed into profitable ventures for investors with environmentally friendly energy panels, while also making significant contributions to the national economy.

It is believed that, both in our country and abroad, opening up rocky areas, far from fault lines, and unsuitable for agriculture to development will meet housing needs through high-quality, horizontally designed, and environmentally friendly housing projects that comply with the new earthquake regulations. New urban planning projects including organized industrial zones, workplaces, and schools that will create employment can also be implemented in nearby areas.

My own experience and prediction is that investment in land will continue to increase in the coming years. A significant portion of my transactions last year consisted of selling agricultural land and plots to companies and individuals who share my vision. I expect continued demand for these investments, which are my area of expertise, this year as well.

Welcome to this new era where we will act with the awareness of living in an earthquake-prone country, and return to our roots and our land. By your side, you have a professional real estate consultant who loves the land, nature, and greenery, and whom you can reach whenever you need them.

Kind regards

Ebru Yılmaz Pajik