Looking to invest in Islamabad’s real estate market in 2025? With the city’s rapid development and expanding infrastructure, several housing schemes offer attractive installment plans, making it easier for investors and home buyers to secure their dream property. Whether you’re planning to build a home or seeking long-term investment opportunities, choosing the right housing scheme is crucial for maximizing returns and ensuring future growth. While many housing projects in Islamabad offer plots on easy installment plans, it’s crucial for buyers to understand the potential risks associated with off-plan investments. Private housing schemes often engage in serious malpractices such as ...

Bahria Town Rawalpindi is pleased to announce that it has begun the process of property registry (intiqal) for all plots and houses located within its housing schemes in Rawalpindi, initially starting from Bahria Town Phase 1 to 6 and Safari Valley. This initiative, in response to persistent demand from residents and plot owners, will provide enhanced property rights and legal assurances. The property registry process will begin in February 2025. All existing properties, including plots and houses, will be officially registered at the registrar office under the names of their current owners. This registry process will not only solidify ...

Investing in off-plan housing societies and other real estate developments in Pakistan presents an attractive opportunity with benefits like competitive pricing and flexible installment plans. However, this potential comes with significant risks. In the absence of stringent government regulations, investors face challenges ranging from fraudulent practices to delayed or incomplete projects. Furthermore, the rise of social media influencers promoting real estate without adequate market knowledge has contributed to a landscape fraught with misinformation and misguidance. This article explores the key risks associated with off-plan property investments in Pakistan, highlights real-world examples from Islamabad, and offers practical advice on ...

The real estate sector in Pakistan has faced significant challenges over the past three years, including economic recession, stagflation, currency devaluation, political instability, heavy taxation, and a loss of investor confidence. While it is true that a ‘correction period’ was inevitable after the tremendous activity in the real estate sector post-Covid (2020) until early 2022, the prolonged crisis that followed mid-2022 reflects a farrago of misdirected economic decisions that stifled the property business across Pakistan. Challenges Faced by the Real Estate Sector The imposition of high withholding tax rates, along with additional new taxes, significantly increased the cost of ...

DHA Margalla Enclave has finally announced the much-awaited computerized ballot date of all valid applications received against the booking of residential plots. Reportedly, nearly 50,000 applications were received till the deadline, i.e. 14th February, 2025, while the number of available plots is nearly 5000. Hence, the chance to come out successful in the ballot is not more than 10%. The ballot date of DHA Margalla Enclave Islamabad is Monday, February 24, 2025. After the announcement of ballot results, the successful members will need to pay 15% down payment within 30 days to confirm their booking, otherwise the allotment will ...