Dear All,
I am looking for a plot to be purchased for construction. My current budget is around PKR 3.2 million. I am confuse as to whether I should but a plot in Islamabad or Bahria Town. However, I think buying plot in CDA would be a better option as prices continue to rise (please guide me if I am thinking on right lines). Secondly, as everyone knows that Bahria is going great guns at this point in time, however the value and quality of projects need to be seen 30-40 years down the road. This gives me a feeling that probably CDA would again be better as both value and quality is being preserved.
Assuming, I would want to buy a plot of 12 to 14 Marla in CDA, which sectors would be good and how much it would cost if I intend to purchase a plot in next 6 months (the budget can then be stretched to Rs 3.6 million). I am based overseas and would prefer to consider settling down in Islamabad than immigrate - probably in the long term (at least 10 plus years). So I may be constructing house after 7-8 years from today.
Thank you in advance.
I don’t think that you can get a plot in your price range of the size that you want in CDA sectors.
Arshad - What about areas not developed yet ?
Dear Ali,
I agree with you thinking. If you have time as you mentioned like 3 or 4 years you should go for a undeveloped area. In your budget range you can but a 10 marla plot in E-12(not developed) and 10 marla plot in G-14/1 (not developed), 8 marla plot in G-15(developed), 20 marla plot in F-16/4 ( not developed around 2 to 2.5 million) you can get a good plot in E-16 & E-17 kanal plot around 2.2 million, B-17 you can get a kanal plot in your budget.
Dear Syed Sb
Thank you for guidance. In terms of preference which sector do you think one should go for amongst E-12, G-14/1, G-15, F-16/4, E-16,E-17,and B-17 assuming someone wants to construct it in 6-7 years from today.
Secondly, I presume buying plot in above undeveloped CDA areas are safe from qabza and decline in value?
Thanks and regards.
Dear Ali,
If you have such a long wait like 6 or 7 years hopefully all of above options will be developed excluding but there is always a chance of delay in qabza places. In e-12 and g -14 you will get a small plot in your range like 10 marla plot approximately but both sectors are near to main Islamabad. i would not suggest G-15 for you as you can wait for 5 or 6 years then go for a big plot. F-16/4 is another very good option it will InshAllah develop with in 2 years however F-16/1 and 2 will take a long time. b-17 and e-17 both good options but the thing is that they are away from Kashmir Highway like b 17 is almost 11 kilometers away from motorway chowk and 17 km from g -11.
So I would suggest go for a 10 marla plot in e-12/ g-14 or for a kanal plot in F-16/4 or 3 reference to your mentioned time.
Very good suggestions Ibrahim Bhai. What about 10 marla possession plot in F-15/1 or 40*80 non possession plot in F-15/1 or F-15/2. And What about Bahria Enclave?
By the way I have come across this document which states Jammu and Kashmir housing has pledged their plots to CDA. And legally they are not eligible to sell it. Am not sure if still is the case but you got to be very careful with F-16.
Dear Syed,
Thanks for the suggestions. This gives a good aerial overview of the location of sectors within Islamabad and where do they stand in terms of relevant stage of development. I would come back with further questions. Can you share contact details?
Dear MBS,
Thank you for sharing this useful information. I was already going to ask Mr Syed that I have heard that there is some dispute going on about plots in F-16 so probably this is the one. So pledge means these plots will go back to CDA if Jammu Kashmir Housing Scheme could not pay dues to CDA. It looks like that purchaser of these plots should not face problem as these plots would then be owned by CDA like before. Also, should one assume that other unencumbered plots would be safe to buy then? I will look for updates on this and share on this forum.
Dear Syed,
What are your thoughts?
Thanks and regards.
The only ones that are CDA sectors are E-12 and G-14 the rest are private societies. With CDA there is no guarantee when the plots will be available you could be waiting for 20 years… Buying in areas that are not developed means that you don’t know when you will get possession of your plot and is a gamble. Better to visit the area and see the ground realities before buying.
Dear Kamran,
Reference to Ali bhai budget and time lines I suggest F-16/4 not F-15 as distance wise both are same but the thing is that he will get a 40 x 80 plot around 3 million in F-15/1 without possession but in F-16/4 he will get a kanal plot around 2.4 million without possession and there is only a 600 feet principal road in between of both sectors.
I think so 10 marla possession plot in F-15/1 will not give him a good profit in future as he can wait for 5 to 7 years. So if someone can wait for such a long time then I think so plot size should be good and location also. Enclave is a very good option but again he will get a 10 marla plot around 3 million in enclave then why not g -14 or e -12 as both of them are CDA sectors.
Dear MBS,
Jammu Kashmir housing society pledged 597 plots with CDA not only them all private developers have to pledged some land or bank guarantee to CDA for few reasons ( acquiring of land, possession and developing works). The other thing is reference to deputy director estate (CDA) statement Jammu is developer of g-15 , f-15 and f-16 CDA will take over all public places of those sectors like parks roads schools everything.
There are some issues in F-16 let me also clear them. Sector F-16/1 is in depression so rates are low there. There is encroachment in sector F-16/2 so it will also take long time for possession. Sector F-16/3 is almost level and 80 percent area is already acquired by society however F-16/4 is almost level and free of encroachment also developing work will start soon so if someone is going for F-16 try to find a plot in sector 4, its expensive but safe as compared to other sub sectors of F-16.
By the way this was my personal opinion and information which I got from different reliable sources.
My 1st preference for Ali bhai is E-12 or G-14 after that F-16/4 then enclave regarding time mentioned by him.
What about F-17? I heard that in near future development work will start. The kanal Plot is around 7 lac.
Dear Kamran,
A major portion of F-17 is already developed its multi garden and rates are more then 2 million there you are talking about which part of F-17?
Dear All - Thanks for valuable information.
Based on all this discussion I concluded that e-12 and g-14 are the best options and thereafter f-16/4. If I want 1 kanal then F-16/4 is next choice.
Am I correct to understand that F-16 is CDA sector ? If yes then why F-16/1 and 2 still has encroachment issues? Can't CDA settle it or there is some other problem? Do you see any impact of current status of F-16/1,2 and 3 on property in F-16/4?
Thanks and regards.
Syed bhai,
When you say enclave you mean Bahria Enclave?
Sorry I meant G-17.
Dear Ali,
Yes enclave means Bahria Enclave. They will take possession of f -16 1 and 2 but there are many reasons there laziness, funds issue etc.
Dear Kamran,
News about G-17 is new for me thanks for the info I will try to collect some info regarding that sector and the prices you told are cheap. Do you know who is developing there and also about encroachment?
Thanks everyone. I have heard that there will be a new airport on Fateh Jhang side so this could mean that development of F-16 and close sectors will largely depend upon development of airport. Anyone has idea how long it will take to develop new airport.
Secondly, If I buy a plot in F-16/4 then it would be helpful to know whether it is free of encroachment and how long it will take to take possession (general idea). Likewise, how many years it will take to get possession if plot is purchased in G-14 or E-12 sectors
And also, can i get a link from CDA website providing details of current CDA secotrs and its status?
Thanks and regards.