For many families, buying a plot in Islamabad is the single most expensive purchase they’ll make and it’s also the most aggressively promoted. Touts advertise “prime locations” and “secured returns”, but ultimately, what makes an investment safe are a lot less sexy: what authority owns the land, whether the project has a Layout Plan (LOP)…
Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, is the ninth biggest city in the world. In the 1960s, the city took over as Pakistan’s capital from Karachi. It is thought to be one of the safest cities in the country because of how well its security measures work. More people have moved into Islamabad over the years,…
“CDA approved”, “RDA approved” and “NOC available” can be found on nearly every plot advertisement, but mean different things. Some refer to the layout being approved. Some indicate an application having been lodged. Others are approvals in principle, with only some indicating the authority has approved the scheme for development and sale. This document explains…
When buying a plot in Islamabad or Rawalpindi, you must consider four crucial questions: Is the scheme approved? Is the plot within the approved area? Can the seller legally transfer ownership to you? And is the payment process secure? Flashy websites, site offices, and countless advertisements provide no answers to these fundamental concerns. The short…
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