Beginner’s Guide to Buying and Renting Property in Pakistan

Navigating Pakistan's property market can be rewarding if you know how to perform due diligence before signing agreements or paying token money.

1. Document Verification & Society Approval

Verify whether the housing scheme or society is approved by the relevant development authority (such as LDA, CDA, RDA, or Municipal Corporation). Always check the original title deed (Registry/Intiqal or Allotment letter) at the land revenue office.

2. On-Site Physical Inspection

Visit the plot or house at different times of the day to evaluate traffic, sewerage, water supply, and electricity availability.
Confirm clear possession of the land and match plot boundary pillars with the master society layout map.

3. Rental Agreement Essentials

When renting, execute a registered 11-month tenancy agreement clearly detailing security deposit terms, maintenance responsibilities, and advance notice periods.

Navigating Pakistan's property market can be rewarding if you know how to perform due diligence before signing agreements or paying token money.

1. Document Verification & Society Approval

2. On-Site Physical Inspection

Visit the plot or house at different times of the day to evaluate traffic, sewerage, water supply, and electricity availability.
Confirm clear possession of the land and match plot boundary pillars with the master society layout map.

3. Rental Agreement Essentials

When renting, execute a registered 11-month tenancy agreement clearly detailing security deposit terms, maintenance responsibilities, and advance notice periods.