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Practical, sourced articles on buying, renting, building and investing in Lahore property — price updates, comparisons, checklists and the mistakes buyers make. Every article lists its sources.

Property for Sale in Lahore

5 Marla vs 10 Marla House in Lahore: Which Gives Better Value?

A 10 marla house in Lahore usually costs less per marla than a 5 marla house in the same society and gives roughly double the covered area, but a 5 marla house needs about half the

Buying a House in Lahore in 2026: Society-by-Society Price Guide

In mid-2026 a 5 marla house in Lahore's main societies typically costs roughly 1.9–3.4 crore, a 10 marla house roughly 3.4–6.7 crore and a 1 kanal house roughly 6.2–14 crore,

Property for Rent in Lahore

House Rent in Lahore 2026: What You Get for Your Budget in Each Area

In 2026, Lahore house rents run from about Rs25,000–35,000 a month for a 2 marla house in older neighbourhoods to over Rs100,000 for 5 marla in DHA and Rs300,000–400,000 for 1 kana

Upper Portion vs Full House on Rent in Lahore

An upper portion in Lahore costs less than renting the full house, but you share the gate, parking and often the water and gas bills, so a portion only makes sense with a written a

Plots for Sale in Lahore

Best Societies to Buy a 5 Marla Plot in Lahore Under 1 Crore

In Houseplot's indicative price data (Jun–Aug 2026), 5 marla plots sit under 1 crore in societies including Bahria Town (about 74–85 lac), Park View City (about 59–68 lac), LD

Corner and Park-Facing Plots: How Much Extra Should You Pay?

There is no fixed or published corner-plot premium in Lahore; developers set it in their own booking terms, DHA confirms it charges an extra amount for corners, and on a 10 marla p

Commercial Property in Lahore

Coworking Spaces in Lahore: Prices and What's Included

In 2026, coworking in Lahore costs roughly Rs2,000–2,500 for a day pass and about Rs20,000–32,000 a month for a hot or dedicated desk at the operators with published prices, with p

Shops vs Offices in Lahore: Rental Yield Compared by Area

No official or reliable published series gives commercial rental yields by area in Lahore, so investors must calculate yield deal by deal; as a benchmark, Lahore residential gross

Housing Societies in Lahore

DHA, Bahria or Lake City? Choosing a Lahore Society for Your Family

For a family in Lahore, DHA offers the strongest institutional backing and resale at the highest price, Bahria Town gives the most house for the money but carries headline legal ri

New Housing Societies on Raiwind Road: Approval, Prices and Access

Raiwind Road has both LDA-listed societies such as Lake City, Bahria Town Sectors A–D, Ali Town and Sunny Park and a long record of illegal schemes, including 36 razed near the BRB

Lahore Area & Neighbourhood Guides

Lahore's Fastest-Growing Neighbourhoods Along the Ring Road

The Lahore Ring Road links societies including DHA Phases V and VII, Sui Gas Housing Society, Valencia, Khayaban-e-Amin, Lake City, Fazaia and Bahria Town, and the most visible gro

Living in Gulberg vs Johar Town: Costs, Commute and Lifestyle

Gulberg is Lahore's central business district and costs roughly 1.4–1.9 times as much as Johar Town for the same house size, while Johar Town offers family housing near major

New Projects & Developers

How to Read a Payment Plan Before Booking on Installments in Lahore

A Lahore installment payment plan should be read for its total cost, not its monthly figure; add the down payment, every installment, balloting and possession charges, development

New Blocks Launched in Lahore Societies in 2026

The verified 2026 releases in Lahore include Etihad Town's Overseas Block on Raiwind Road (March), DHA's Prism Phase IX possession of Sectors A, C, J, L and M (May) and a

Real Estate Investment

Plot vs Apartment Investment in Lahore: Returns, Risks, Liquidity

In Lahore a plot is the traditional bet on land value with no income and simpler upkeep, while an apartment earns rent (Lahore's gross yield averaged about 5.7% in early 2026)

Where to Invest 1 Crore in Lahore Property in 2026

In 2026, 1 crore in Lahore buys a 5 marla plot in many established societies such as Bahria Town, DHA Prism IX or LDA Avenue 1, or a 10 marla plot in newer schemes such as Al Jalil

Home Loans & Mortgage

How to Get a Home Loan in Pakistan: Eligibility, KIBOR and Monthly Payments

Most Pakistani banks lend for homes to applicants aged 25 or over with two to three years of stable income and a minimum monthly income of roughly Rs60,000–150,000, pricing the loa

Islamic vs Conventional Home Finance in Pakistan

In Pakistan, Islamic home finance (mostly Diminishing Musharakah) and conventional home loans are usually priced off the same benchmark, 1-year KIBOR plus about 3–4%, so monthly co

Property Tools & Calculators

How Much Will Your House Construction Cost? Using the Calculator Step by Step

A house construction cost calculator multiplies covered area by a per-sq-ft rate for your chosen quality; in Lahore in mid-to-late 2026, published rates ran about Rs3,000–4,000 per

Marla to Square Feet: Why Lahore Uses 225 and Others Use 272

In Lahore's planned societies a marla is usually 225 sq ft (DHA Lahore defines it as 25 sq yd or 225 sq ft), while the traditional British-era standard is 272.25 sq ft (30.25

Maps & Plot Finder

DHA Lahore Phases Explained: Where Each Phase Is

DHA Lahore's older Phases 1–4 are built-up areas around Lahore Cantonment, Phases 5–8 lie further out, with Phases 5 and 7 on the Ring Road near the airport, Prism IX and the

How to Read a Housing Society Map in Lahore

To read a Lahore society map, find the phase and block, locate the plot number on its street, check road widths and what sits next to the plot (parks, commercial, mosque, graveyard

Buying, Selling & Renting Guides

First-Time Home Buyer in Lahore: 12 Steps from Search to Registry

A first-time buyer in Lahore should set a budget including about 3–4% in taxes and fees, check loan eligibility, shortlist approved societies, verify title through PLRA records and

Token Money (Bayana) Mistakes That Cost Buyers Lakhs

Bayana is earnest money paid under an agreement to sell; it does not transfer ownership, and in June 2026 the Supreme Court enforced a forfeiture clause against a buyer who missed

Property Laws, Taxes & Documents

Fard, Intiqal and Registry: The Documents That Prove Ownership

In Punjab, the registry (registered sale deed) records the sale, the intiqal (mutation) updates the government land record to the new owner, and the fard is the extract from that r

Property Taxes When Buying in Punjab: 236K, Stamp Duty and CVT Worked Example

For FY2026-27, a filer buying property in Punjab pays 1.25% advance tax under section 236K on fair market value plus 1% stamp duty on DC value and PLRA e-registration of 0.1%; on a

Overseas Pakistanis

Buying Property in Lahore from Abroad: Roshan Digital Account Step by Step

Open a Roshan Digital Account online (confirmation within 48 hours), fund it from abroad, choose and verify a Lahore property, and let the bank value it, screen the seller and pay

Power of Attorney Pitfalls for Overseas Pakistanis

Overseas Pakistanis should give a narrow special power of attorney for one named transaction, execute it through NADRA's digital service or a Pakistani mission, register it, a

Real Estate Professionals Directory

Architect vs Contractor: Who to Hire First for Your House

Hire the architect first: in DHA Lahore building plans must be signed by a PCATP-registered architect, and the drawings, specifications and bill of quantities they produce are what

How to Choose a Real Estate Agent in Lahore (and Spot a Bad One)

Pick a Lahore agent who works one or two societies deeply, can show FBR DNFBP registration, puts commission and scope in writing, verifies title and society approval before showing

Construction & Home Building

5 Marla House Construction Cost in Lahore 2026: Grey Structure to Finishing

In 2026 a standard double-storey 5 marla house in Lahore costs roughly 1 crore to 1.5 crore to build, depending on covered area and finish, with the grey structure at about 50–67 l

With-Material vs Labour-Only Construction Contracts Explained

A with-material contract makes the contractor responsible for buying and quality of materials at a higher, all-in rate, while a labour-only contract leaves materials to you; 2026 L

Short-term Rentals & Farmhouses

Farmhouses for Events Near Lahore: Prices and What to Check

Event farmhouses around Lahore were listed in October 2026 from roughly Rs25,000–50,000 for small pool-party slots to Rs3 lakh or more for large lawns, with Bedian Road and Barki R

Starting a Short-Term Rental in Lahore: Rules, Pricing, Occupancy

To run a short-term rental in Lahore you must register the property on the Punjab Home Department's Hotel Eye system and upload guest details, follow your society's rules

Property Prices & Market Trends

Lahore Property Prices 2026: Which Societies Rose and Which Fell

Houseplot's indicative price data (Jun–Aug 2026) shows Lahore plot prices ranging from roughly 4–6 lac per marla on the outer motorway belt to about 75–86 lac per marla in Gul

Price per Marla Explained: Comparing Plots Fairly Across Societies

Price per marla is the plot price divided by its size in marlas (a kanal is 20 marla); in Houseplot's indicative price data (Jun–Aug 2026) it ranges from roughly 4–6 lac in La

House Designs & Interiors

10 Marla House Design Ideas for Lahore Families

A 10 marla (2,250 sq ft) plot in Lahore typically takes a double-storey house of about 3,000–3,400 sq ft, laid out either as one family unit or as a double unit with a kitchen on e

Front Elevation Trends in Lahore Homes

Lahore's 2026 front elevations split into modern (flat planes, glass, cladding), classic (columns, arches, cornices) and Spanish (tiled roofs, arches, textured plaster); the b

Wanted: Buyer & Tenant Requirements

How to Post a Property Requirement and Get Agents to Compete

On Houseplot you post what you want (area, size, budget, timeline), choose how many agents, from one to five, may contact you and by which method, Houseplot's team checks the

Why Buyers Get Spammed After One Inquiry — and How Houseplot Stops It

Buyers get flooded with calls because a single inquiry usually exposes their number to a whole chain of dealers; on Houseplot you post a requirement, choose how many agents (one to