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Pakistan Property Market October 2026: Karachi Shows Resilience as High Rates Reshape Demand

Pakistan Property Market October 2026: Karachi Shows Resilience as High Rates Reshape Demand

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Pakistan Property Market October 2026: Karachi Shows Resilience as High Rates Reshape Demand

Karachi Market Holds Firm Amid High Interest Rates Karachi’s property market is demonstrating resilience amid improving macroeconomic stability, with activity increasingly driven by genuine, value-oriented buyers rather than speculative leverage. The State Bank of Pakistan’s 11.50% policy rate has helped moderate speculative activity, while premium residential values remain relatively firm. The market benchmark for 350–400 sq yd premium homes…
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Pakistan Property Market 2026: Tax Relief and Digitisation Reshape Lahore

Lower Taxes Support Registered Property Transactions Pakistan’s property market entered FY2026–27 with a more supportive tax environment. From 1 July 2026, the seller withholding tax for filers under Section 236C was reduced to a flat 2.75%, while the buyer tax under Section 236K fell to 1.25%. Section 7E was also repealed. Punjab has also standardised stamp duty at 1%…
04/09/20260Comments

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Pakistan Property Market Outlook 2026: Karachi Shifts Towards Yield-Driven Growth

Karachi Enters a More Disciplined Market Phase Karachi’s real estate market is moving towards a more stable and yield-driven investment environment, supported by macroeconomic improvements and major fiscal reforms. As of June 2026, the State Bank of Pakistan maintained its policy rate at 11.50%, while inflation stood at 11.70%. Foreign exchange reserves reached USD 22.04 billion, helping the Pakistani…
29/07/20260Comments

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Karachi Property Market 2026: Investors Shift Towards Yield and Income Assets

Karachi's property market remained resilient through April and May 2026, with home prices continuing to rise despite a more cautious investment environment. While transaction activity has moderated, demand remains supported by end-users and investors increasingly focused on income generation rather than speculative gains. Property Prices Remain Stable Residential prices in Karachi continued to show strength,…
16/06/20260Comments

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Pakistan Real Estate Market Rebuilds Amid Economic Challenges

Pakistan’s real estate market is showing early signs of recovery in 2026 after a prolonged period of inflation, high interest rates, and policy uncertainty. Transaction activity is gradually improving, particularly within end-user-driven residential segments. Shift Towards Safer Investments Investor sentiment has become more cautious compared to previous years. Buyers are increasingly prioritising ready-to-move-in properties, projects…
07/05/20260Comments

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Pakistan Real Estate Outlook 2026: Emerging Opportunities 

Written by Junaid Hamid, Head of IQI Karachi Pakistan  Pakistan’s real estate market is entering a new growth phase heading into 2026, supported by urban expansion, infrastructure development, digital adoption, and policy reforms. These structural shifts are reshaping demand across residential and commercial segments.  Rapid urbanisation in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad continues to push housing demand higher, particularly in…
07/01/20260Comments

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Pakistan Tourism and Coastal Real Estate Outlook 2025: Rising Demand and New Waterfront Hotspots 

Pakistan’s tourism driven and coastal real estate sector gained strong momentum in 2025, supported by domestic travel demand and increasing global investor interest. Key destinations such as Gwadar, Karachi’s coastline and the northern mountain regions are rapidly emerging as real estate hotspots. Gwadar is undergoing a major transformation under CPEC, with the Gwadar Development Authority establishing a 2,585-acre Central Business District with valuable coastline frontage. Karachi’s luxury waterfront is also…
05/12/20250Comments

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Karachi’s Property Market Strengthens on Infrastructure Boost

Written by Junaid Hamid, Head of IQI Karachi Pakistan Karachi’s Property Market in October 2025: Infrastructure-led Optimism Gains Ground  Karachi’s real estate outlook for October 2025 is anchored by a wave of infrastructure improvements and long-term urban planning. The newly announced Greater Karachi Regional Plan 2047 (GKRP) promises to reshape future development decisions with…
31/10/20250Comments

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Real Estate vs Banking: Why Real Estate Wins in Pakistan

In Pakistan, investors often face a daunting task when deciding where to allocate their resources. While banking deposits and other investment avenues are available, real estate stands out as a superior option. This article examines the reasons why real estate investment outperforms banking deposits and other investment options in Pakistan. Higher Returns on Investment Real…
14/01/20250Comments

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Pakistan Real Estate Outlook 2024: Key Trends and Opportunities

REPORT OF IQI KARACHI FOR MONTHLY NEWSLETTER – DECEMBER 2024 The real estate investment outlook for Pakistan in 2024 is shaped by several key factors, including economic conditions, political stability, regulatory changes, and urbanization trends. Here are some of the major trends and expectations. Economic Recovery and Growth Pakistan's economy has faced challenges due to…
09/12/20240Comments

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