Being a well-planned city along coupled with the beautiful Margalla Hills, property in Islamabad is more expensive than other cities of Pakistan.
But the question is why the majority of people prefer buying plots over houses or flats? Well, there are two reasons for it.
First of all, the price of land always appreciates over time whereas the houses or flats lose their value due to wear and tear.
The other reason is that plots don’t need any maintenance.
So if you’re looking to buy a plot in Islamabad for investment purpose or to build a house, it requires research because you need to look at certain factors like location and market analysis.
Hence, we will make it easier for you.
Following are the 5 most popular areas for buying residential plots in Islamabad:
DHA Islamabad
DHA is the safest property investment in Pakistan. And DHA Islamabad is one of the most sought after housing society in the capital city.
A 5 marla plot here comes in the range of PKR 6.8 lakh to PKR 85 lakh. And a 10 marla plot costs between PKR 33 lakh to PKR 1.6 crore.
Whereas, 1 Kanal plot costs between PKR 24 lakh to PKR 4 crore, depending on the area.
Gulberg Islamabad
This society is also very popular among people looking to buy residential plots in Islamabad. Gulberg Islamabad was launched by Intelligence Bureau Employees Cooperative Housing Scheme in 2005.
A 5 marla plot costs between PKR 18 lakh to PKR 45 lakh while the price of a 10 marla plot ranges between PKR 30 lakh to PKR 1.2 crore. And the price of 1 Kanal plot costs between PKR 55 lakh to PKR 2 crore.
Bahria Town
Bahria Town Islamabad is another popular society for local residents and investors looking to buy residential plots in the capital city.
Undoubtedly, Bahria Town is the biggest name in Pakistan’s real estate sector in Pakistan and one of its recent project, Bahria Enclave is also had a great start and progressing rapidly.
When it comes to prices, the cost of 10 marla plot ranges between PKR 30 lakh to PKR 1.5 crore. Whereas you can buy a 1 Kanal plot between the price range of PKR 80 lakh to PKR 2.3 crore.
SECTOR B-17
The developer for this scheme is Multi-Professional Cooperative Housing Society (MPCH). Within B-17, Multi Gardens is the most in-demand locality to buy residential plots.
The price range of a 5 marla plot here is between PKR 13 lakh to PKR 45 lakh, while the price of 10 marla plots varies between PKR 21 lakh to PKR 90 lakh.
If you’re looking for a 1 Kanal plot here, it will cost you between PKR 50 lakh to PKR 1.9 crore.
Sector E-12
It is situated in close proximity of Margalla Hills. So the location is beautiful.
A 5 marla plot here will cost you between PKR 52 lakh to PKR 79 lakh, whereas 10 marla plots are available in the range of PKR 95 lakh to PKR 1.5 crore.
If you’re looking for a 1 Kanal plot, the price varies from PKR 1.8 crore to PKR 2.9 crore.