Real Estate

The New Islamabad International Airport has emerged as the new center for growth and expansion. The area, which used to be quiet, is now attracting massive investments due to increased connectivity. The surrounding area is experiencing exponential development in terms of both residential and commercial infrastructures.  Many residential societies have emerged in the area recently. If you are...

Jamabandi is the official record of a land maintained by the government, holding legal value. This record is maintained by the Land Revenue Departments of each province of Pakistan and is used for administrative management and revenue generation from the property sector. This Record of Rights (RoR) contains essential information about the land and its owner. The revenue departments update it every four...

The real estate business in Pakistan in Rawalpindi and Islamabad has grown very fast over the last ten years. Many housing projects have emerged in the area. One of the biggest concerns for investors and people who want to buy homes is whether a housing society is legal or not. This is where the Rawalpindi Development Authority or RDA plays a role. Housing societies that are approved by the RDA are...

In any region, owning and trading property is a common way to maintain financial stability. Not only does it support the one involved, but it also has an economic impact in the larger picture. Given its importance, real estate therefore needs basic laws for just and transparent functioning. Pakistan has a well-developed legal framework for this purpose, with its historical background as well. In this...

In real estate, several terms and conditions are involved when a property is sold and bought. Such important terms include registry and mutation which are often mistaken by many people as one single term with different names. This article will explain the differences between these two terms so that investors and home buyers are well-aware of every step in the transaction process. Property...

Lahore’s residential infrastructure is about to get a brand-new project with state-of-the-art facilities. Etihad Group, the developer behind Etihad Town Phases 1, 2, and 3, is ready to officially launch Etihad Town Phase 4 on July 4, 2026, to which investors and homebuyers are eagerly looking forward. Long History of Credibility of Etihad Group  Etihad Group has a very strong and credible...

Real estate has always been an important sector, as it accounts for a massive share of the country’s GDP, is a major sink for foreign and local investment, and provides employment to thousands of people. Despite its scale, this sector has remained undocumented and unmonitored, leading to loopholes in tax collection and property scams. FBR is a government body with multiple functions, primarily...

Rawalpindi Ring Road is the most anticipated infrastructure project of Rawalpindi, which is a 38.5 Km corridor connecting Banth on GT Road to Thalian near the M-2 Motorway. The construction is being carried out at a rapid pace, with 85% work completed. It is expected to be inaugurated in late June 2026. This road infrastructure has benefited several housing societies along its belt with increased...

The government of Punjab has decided to add a new Rs 205 billion motorway, the M-13 Motorway, to the national motorway network. This new motorway, also known as the Kharian–Rawalpindi Motorway, is a new road infrastructure under development to reduce travel time between Lahore and Rawalpindi, the development of which is awarded to FWO. The M-13 is a 117.2 km, six-lane motorway connecting Kharian to...

When buying or selling property, one often faces loads of paperwork. Among them are two important documents: the No Objection Certificate (NOC) and Layout Plan(LOP). They should not be mistaken for interchangeable terms, as each serves a different purpose. To clear out any such confusion and misconception, this article will break down what NOC and LOP mean, their needs, who issues them, and how they...