Overseas friends, Zameen.com is here to help

1. I appreciate zameen.com efforts to provide valuable information online and with professional analysis. I also thankful for taking care of us (overseas pakistani) as having such a portal is a great help.
   i would like to suggest to maintain a separate category for private sellers and dealers. this is an essential component for any such portal that i somehow miss at zameen.com
   secondly, i would like to suggest if you can maintain some kind of library for key projects in main cities (at least) where you gather all historical info together with latest updates. This is how, it will help to have a quick view of history before making a decision.
   last- you have an excellent opportunity to be the leader here. its great that you add dealers comments in your blogs- however readers always trust on you that you take comments only from credible and trusted partners- so keep it up.

   1. Dear Madam,
      Thanks a lot for your valuabe support for expatriate Pakies, I am interesting to invest in Islamabad projects. My budget is around 500 – 750k, kindly advise where I can do it in a satisfactory manner.
      Warm Regards,
      IFTIKHAR – ABU DHABI – UAE

   2. Mr Maqbool, have noted down your suggestions and will make sure to forward them.

      Moreover, I have just sent you a private email assuming that you wish to invest in property during these holidays. If you don’t, please ignore the email.

      Keep writing to us as your feedback is very valuable.

2. Hi SZ,

   Thanks for this initiative. Certainly useful for expats like me.

   I plan to invest in DHA Phase 8 (parkview) – Commercial – 4 marla.

   I have been told the price of 176 lakh Rs for the affidavit transfer. I would appreciate your suggestion on this i-e if the price is right and if the investment makes sense.

   My interest to buy this came also through your blog whereas you mentioned how DHA commercial might be a worthy investment to look at.

   Your suggestion is highly appreciated.

   Regards

   1. Rates of these files have increased from PKR 15 in mere 4 months.

      Balloting and possession will bring along another jump in rates. What you are looking at in another 6 month is a property worth PKR 20 million or more. The sooner you purchase, the better it is.

      You can also discuss it with Awais Sattar of Saiban Associates by giving him a call at +92-324-990-0099.

3. If you could please share your thoughts about park enclave 1 and 2 in Islamabad, it will be great. CDA is accepting applications for phase 2 and the timing matches with the visits by overseas Pakistanis. This will be helpful in making the decision.

   Your website is indeed a great help for us. May be (and if possible), the website may quote an indicative price range for each listing. This will help to indicate if the quoted price is higher or lower than the market. Could be as simple as average of all quoted prices.

   Thanks

   1. Honestly speaking, you can’t be sure about the development speed of CDA’s projects and expect them to be completed within the committed time. Park Enclave 1 took years to see an official launch and while much of the work is still due on the phase 1, CDA is planning to sell its phase 2. And they have set great timings for it.

      Park Enclave could be long term but it would nonetheless be Insha Allah a safe investment.

      I have noted down your suggestion and have also sent you an email inquiring about the related details of the investment you intent to make.

4. At present I am in Islamabad and looking for apartment at decent location. Can you suggest one?

   1. Yes, i would recommend you to buy one in Sector E-11. For apartments, this sector is the most in demand in Islamabad. Occupancy rate is also higher in apartment projects located in E-11.

      My recommendation would be Warda Hamna Residencia II. You can also check Daisy Heights. But bear in mind that these two projects are currently under construction.

      I have sent you an email about the details of the investment you wish to make. Your reply will help me suggest you a more appropriate project.

5. Dear Sir,
   I am living in UAE, want to invest in Peshawar, my budget is 2 million, other i can use installment option too..

   thanks

   1. In Peshawar, no project is a match for Corniche Encalve but your budget is perhaps not enough for it. Still, i would recommend you to have a look at the details of this project.
      http://www.zameen.com/new_projects/corniche_enclave/overview-1257-252.html

      I have also sent you email to seek additional information about the investment you wish to make.

6. Dear Sir,

   I am living in KSA. and want to invest in some land or property in order to gain some profit… I have budget upto
   Rs. 60 Lac. Can you suggest me or advise me ? where is better to invest ? Especially in Lahore side, please.
   Thanks & regards,
   Mazhar Khan

   1. I have sent you an email.

      if you want my advice on making short-term investment, i would recommend Grand Avnenues Sector A. If you wish to make it slightly long term, pick something along Raiwind Road. For solid mid- to long-term investment, go for Prism 9.

7. Hi all, I am looking to buy a smal house not less than 7 Marla in a secure and good location of ISB/RWP with a budget of not more than 1.25 crore. Location should not be more that faar from the ISB i.e., like bt’s phase 8

   1. You have to choose between Bahria Phase 7 or 8.

8. Dear Sir,
   Thank you for this helpful post.
   I wanted to inquire where you think Bahria Town Karachi, Golf resort will go in the future (short-term and long-term). Given the amount of construction work already being conducted and the scarce supply of housing, I was thinking that this maybe good investment.
   Are there any investment opportunities in DHA Phase 8 for 1-2 million rupees?
   I am currently living in the UK and would appreciate your advice

   1. Considering the current situation, Bahria Karachi could take more than the promised time to offer possession. Moreover, due to the expected launch of Bahria Peshawar as well as issues pending in their Lahore projects, I have a feeling that Bahria Karachi will perhaps not remain on the developer’s priority list for a while.

      In DHA Phase 8 Lahore, you can’t find anything in this budget. For investment in Lahore, i would recommend Prism 9 and if you wish to buy property in Karachi, consider DHA City. For both these project, 1 to 2 million would still not be enough.

      The suggested localities are seeing decent activity in terms of property demand and price appreciation.

9. AoA,
   Can you please analyze NFC-2 for 4-5 years investment purposes at present? What is its current status and future prospects? Is it wise to invest in 1 Kanal?
   Thanks in advnace.

   1. No, i won’t advise you to invest in NFC-2. There is no development in this project and the situation is stagnant from the past several years. You can instead look for some options in AWT-2.

      1. I already have 1 kanal investment there but thanks for your input. Appreciate it.

10. Hi,
    i am currently living in a GCC country. i have plans to move back to pakistan in 8-10 years.

    i need your advise to invest in Plots in some secure and growing housing scheme in Islamabad/RWP/LHR areas so after 8-10 years period todays investment has maximam capital gain so i can consolidate the position at that time and build a 1 kanal house in a secure and establised housing scheme in Islamabad area.

    so need your assistance in buying plots in schemes which are secure and potential to grow as my holding period would be around 10 years.

    Regards,

    1. Buy in DHA Phase II Ext, in the mentioned time, your investment will be many times more expensive and the locality too will be the best one to live in Islamabad. For buying land in Phase II Ext. i would recommend you to not compromise on location.

       Property Investment Point CEO Brig (R) Waqar Raja can help you find a suitable plot in Phase II Ext. Give him a call at +92-320-501-0777.

11. I plan to invest 50 lakh rupees in DHA City Karachi, or DHA Phase 9, Lahore. Duration of investment 3 to 6 years. Please advise.
    Please also tell me if any commercial plot opportunity is available in this amount. I can pay installments afterwards.

    1. Your investment duration is long, which makes Prism 9 a more appropriate option.

       For commercial properties, which is of course more lucrative, you should go for newly launched 4 and 8 marla commercial in DHA Phase II Ext, Block Q, Islamabad.

       I have sent you an email, as soon as you reply to that email along with the required details, i will be able to recommend you an agent.

12. Hello Mam,
    Please do consider me for a 4 millions investment, where im looking to buy a plot and construct a home there within a year of time. My short listed spots are DHA Ph. 2 underdevelopment sectors and BT phase 8 (Safari valley) or any other prefer spot, my aim is to built a home and put it on rent for rental income.

    1. You won’t be able to build a house in DHA Phase II Ext in a years time as it will take at least 5 years before possession offered there.

       You should opt for Bahria Phase 8.

       Reply to the email i have sent you and will take it forward from there.

13. I am living in Switzerland and want to invest in a project from where I could get something to add in my saving and if possible, please let me know from where I could have a regular income.

    I can invest about 20-millions.

    Regards,

    1. You have a good budget. Just tell me your preferred city and i will help you pick the right type of property for regular monthly income. If you ask me, buy a 10-marla house in DHA Islamabad.

    2. I have sent you a private email, reply to that.

14. Please contact me. I want to invest 20 million in a project for regular income
    Regards

15. I really appreciate zameen.com initiative to help the overseas Pakistanis. Over the years I have made some investments in Pakistan and zameen.com had been a great help to know more about the projects I intended to invest in. One thing I always struggled is to find a trustworthy agent. I am returning home in a week time and looking forward to consolidate some investments in Bahria ISB/RWP, Bahria Karachi, JKCHS F-15/F-16. I will really appreciate if you can advise about some agents to deal in these areas.
    Regards
    Junaid

    1. Sure Junaid, check your email and reply to it.

16. About investment in dha city lahore or prism. would like to know how long I would have to hold in order to get about 50 to 70 percent return.

    1. For such a rise in rates, Prism 9 would need at least 2 years, which is not bad since this phase is yet to see ground breaking.

17. Hi Samra Zulfiqar
    this was a very nice initiative by Zameen.com.
    i want to invest in I-16 CDA sector. need your advice on this please.
    or guide me to any other good Islamabad project my budget is 1 caror Pakistani rupees.

    Regards

    1. If you wish to see quick and solid returns, invest in CDA Sectors only when they are closed to offering property possession.

       I have sent you an email, reply to it as it will help me proceed with helping you.

       1. which sector is closed to offering property possession now?

18. I really appreciate zameen.com initiative to help the overseas Pakistanis. I am overseas Pakistani, interested in Phase ( DHA Lahore please advice. We Expt Pakistani has been suffering from hand of Agents and there link Agents. Please We like Our hard earn money need to be well spend with your help. If you really can help and protect peoples that means your have done same thing for which Allah will grant you heaven.

    1. Don’t worry about it Tariq, Zameen.com is here to address such issues. I have sent you an email, reply to it at your earliest so that i can recommend you the right agent.

19. SZ: I am interested in Bahria Town Lahore property. please contact me. Thanks

    1. Dear Azam, i recommend Bahria Orchard on ground plot and on cash. Reply to the email i have sent you and we will move forward with making a safe investment in Bahria Lahore.

20. SZ: I am interested in Bahria Town Lahore property. please contact me. Thanks

21. Dear Madam,
    I really appreciate a lot for such type of efforts,which are helpful for Pakistanis. I am looking some 10-20 marla residential plot in Multan or Faisabad. could you please help me out about some interesting Projects and expected completion time?

    Thanks in advance for your time and energy.

    Best Regards,
    Nasir

    1. I would recommend DHA or Wapda City in Multan and Wapda City in Faisalabad.
       I have sent you an email, reply to it as soon as possible.

22. Hi

    Any new upcoming booking for DHA Lahore or Islamabad in the pipe line?

    Please assist if you have any information.

    Best Regards
    Naeem

    1. DHA Islamabad has launched commercial plots in Phase II Ext Q Block.

       In Lahore, You can find new bookings of 5 marla in DHA Phase 7.

       Which ever you find more appropriate, mention it in the email i have sent you and reply back to me as soon as you can.

23. I am interested to buy 5 or 8 Marla plot in Lahore on installment. Please, anybody can tell me the secure housing society in Lahore, where I can invest. I am living in Saudi Arabia, so I have no knowledge of housing socities but I heard there are many housing societies which are scam or fraudulent. Please advise some suitable society to invest 2 Million to 4 Million Rupees.

    1. Bahria Orchard has launched new booking of 5 and 8 marla on instalments in Lahore. In Bahria, you must only buy plots that are on ground and mostly such plots aren’t offered on instalments. To buy a plot on instalments, you can choose between the options available on this page: http://www.zameen.com/new_projects/lahore-1-1.html

       Once you choose a project, reply to the email i have sent you.

24. Dear Team Zameen.Com,

    You are doing great job. I’m one of your regular reader.
    All efforts doing by you are really remarkable & appreciated.
    Pls. contact me via email I’m seeking your support/valuable advice.
    Will wait your email.
    Regards,
    Muhammad

25. Hello dears,
    I have been following zameen.com for the past few months and found quite interesting and helpul. I would highly appreciate if you please contact me via my email. I seek your expert advice.

    Regards,

    1. Email sent to you sir.

26. I want to invest in karachi. My budget is 1.5 million.

    1. You should look into DHA City Karachi. Possession is promised to be handed over here in 2016, which makes it a great time to buy there.

       You can also discuss other options with Alfred Nawab of Nawab Associates by giving him a call on +92-3002414250, +92-322-2414250. He is a great guy and will help you pick the most suitable option for your investment needs.

27. AOA
    I have budget of 30 lakh, I want advice on AWT phashe 2 or Bahria Orchard ,What should I try and wht I can get in this budget. I am planning to buy in next 2 weeks on cash. Please suggest.
    Thanks

    1. Buy an on ground plot Bahria Orchard and that too on cash payment. Najaf Ali of Fine Properties can help you in this regard. Give him a call at +92-321-849-1323 when you reach Pakistan.

       1. Thanks for advice. I will talk to Najaf Ali

28. I am looking to invest in real state in Karachi (Around 60 lacs) and was thinking about DHA City , what size plot i can get in this price and which sector , i will be visiting Karachi in January

    Thanks

    1. Please get in touch with Alfred Nawab at +92-3002414250, +92-322-2414250. He is a great guy and will help you pick the most suitable option matching your investment needs.

29. Hi, I am an overseas Pakistani and am a legal heir in a plot at DHA Karachi with a co-ownerhip share, all legal heirs would like to sell this plot, could you guide me to a trust worthy agent who is also familiar with such procedures. Thanks.

30. I am looking to invest in Lahore Motorway City 5 marla for 6-8 years. Is this society approved by LDA? And where do you recommend buying? Possession or non-possession area? Please reply on my email.

31. Hi
    I am looking to invest in DHA,could you kindly email me so we could discuss it further.I am looking at prism,Rahbar and DHA Multan.

    Thanks
    Azhar

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