Reduce House Construction Costs By More Than 50%

In this post, we will cover simple tips for reducing house construction cost by up to 50%.

Don't Use a Contractor

When you build a new house, one of the first things in which you can save a lot of money is the labor cost which runs in lakhs.

The biggest way of cutting down labor cost is to avoid using a contractor.

Hire laborers on daily wages for constructing your house.

Contractors not only cause delays in building a house but also increase your home building expenses significantly.

Don't Purchase Home Building Tools

Do not purchase the tools required for building a new house like stairs, planks and spade etc. This will increase your cost.

A better option is to lease these items from a construction shop and return them after use.

Save on Bricks

Bricks are used in large quantities in a new house.

Consider using a mix of used and new bricks. New bricks may be employed in the roofing and foundation, while the walls may be built using used bricks.

There is a difference of up to 4-5 rupees in new and used bricks.

Common Mistakes To Avoid During Home Construction in Bahria Town

In this post, we will cover the top mistakes made by contractors when building a new home in Bahria Town.

These mistakes can compromise the safety of the people who will be living in that house. They will also shorten the lifespan of the new house.

Appearance of cracks on the new flooring of the house

This is because the concrete didn't cure properly and let too much moisture too fast.

When concrete is cured in extreme temperatures, the upper layer loses its water content too soon, causing the concrete to cure inconsistently.

The floor cracks in the places where the required water content isn't retained by the concrete.

Do not do concrete work in extreme temperatures. Some people recommend doing it in the evening time. But if you can plan it at any time other than the hot summers of Pakistan, it will be a very good decision.

Cracks and Holes in Wooden Planks for Temporary Roof Not Filled Properly

Wooden planks are used to formulate a temporary roof prior to laying the concrete on the roof.

Most contractors fail to fill the gaps and holes in the planks after the shuttering.

This affects the quality and finish of the new roof.

Consider using a blaster to fill the gaps in the wooden planks.

Segregation in New Concrete

The third common mistake is occurrence of segregation in new concrete.

When concrete is laid from a lot of height, it splits apart into its components. Consider using a pump for laying the concrete to avoid segregation in the new concrete.

Your house life will increase significantly if you avoid these common home building mistakes observed in Bahria Town Rawalpindi.

Construction Cost of a 5 Marla House in Bahria Town

Making a new house involves preparing the foundation, walls and roof. You will need bricks, cement, sand, mixed sand, steel and other materials for this purpose.

Here is the breakdown of the amount of building material you will need for a 5 marla house in Bahria Town:

Brick

Preparing the base and initial brick work of a 5 marla house requires approximately 30,000 - 50,000 bricks.

Always make sure that you are using high quality bricks. Quality bricks increase the life and durability of a house.

No homeowner will willingly use low quality bricks for their own house. The problem arises where a contractor (thaikay-daar) is involved or where the brick seller sells you low quality bricks as high-quality ones.

Cement

The next requirement for constructing a 5 marla home is cement. You will need approximately 350-360 cement bags for building a 5 marla house.

Sand

Another important home building material you will need for building a 5 marla house is sand. Again, focus on purchasing quality sand.

We will keep highlighting this requirement. In Pakistan, it is very different from how things work in many developed countries. You really need to go to great lengths to ensure quality purchases in Pakistan. That is why so many people tend to give up the pursuit altogether.

You will need approximately 1100 sqft of sand.

Gravel - Bajri

You need 800-850 sqft of gravel in developing your 1125 sqft or 125 sqyd house.

Sarria / Rebar / Reinforced Steel

Steel is the next important home building material you will need. Again, be careful when selecting steel for your house. It is probably one of the most important building materials used in constructing a house.

Consider using 60-gauge or higher strength steel bars in the foundation and roofing of the house.

A single story 5 marla home can require approximately 2500-3000 kgs of steel.

Binding Wire

The next important requirement for building a 5 marla house is binding wire. It is used for steel fixing. You will need about 2.5 kg of binding wire.

Mixed Sand

This is usually required when laying the foundation of the house.

Previously, many homeowners used ordinary sand for laying the house foundation but it wouldn't retain its place over time.

For this reason, people use mixed sand for laying the foundation in order to hold the walls and other structures above the foundation firmly in place.

You will need 3000-3500 sq ft of mixed sand. For deeper foundations, you may need a greater amount of mixed sand.

Bricktile

It is used to create a waterproof base after laying the roof slabs.

If you don't use bricktiles, cracks may surface on the new roof, which seriously affects the life of the roof.

The use of bricktiles on a roof is quite important. You will need approximately 4000 brick tiles for a 5 marla house.

Total Construction Cost of a 5 Marla Home Foundation

Summing up the total cost, this comes up to 2.5 million - 3.5 million or 25 lakh - 35 lakh rupees. The rates can vary due to fluctuations in the prices of building materials.

Note that this is only the cost of a house grey structure. It does not involve finish details, like gates, doors, windows electrical wiring, lights, bathroom and kitchen amenities. The prices of these items vary greatly, so your final cost of building a new 5 marla house in Bahria Town will differ accordingly.

Now that you know approximately how much quantity of each building material you will need and at which phase of home construction you will need them, it makes sense to do your effort and find the best sources for the building materials.

Get the best quality materials at competitive rates even if you have to buy them from another city.


If you have any queries relating to constructing a house in Bahria Town Rawalpindi or for general queries relating to houses and plots for sale in Bahria Town Rawalpindi, get in touch with us.

So Here's What's Going On in Bahria Town Rawalpindi Real Estate

Moved to Bahria Town Civic Center

We are happy to reveal that Homes n Farms has its own address in Bahria Town Civic Center.

Not a bad view, if you ask me.

Homes n Farms Business Address

We're a real estate consultancy. Apart from serving our existing clientele, we will focus on adding solid value through our blog.

Here's the address:

#407, 4th floor, What a Paratha Building, Civic Center Bahria Town

You are welcome but do call before making an appearance: +923175090737

For those that don't know, we're offering a week-long consultancy/training on how to find real estate leads online.

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Moving to Bahria Town Rawalpindi

Here's what made me move to Bahria Town Civic Center:

• I was looking for more productivity

• I didn't realize the effect this would have. I was unsure it would turn out so well alhamdulillah

• Move can be hectic no matter how well-planned it is.

• But barring the initial hassle, this has turned out to be a great decision.

• I'm not sure if this is because of the way my brain is wired or for some other reason, but Riaz sure has pulled a great feat in building this place.

There's no justification for land-grabbing, let me be clear about it. I don't respect him for that. Even if he's helpless before the corrupt system of this country.

Just now, this is what the day's news replay  on YouTube is showing. This person has been begging for his life. Today he was found dead.

I'm not saying that this cannot take place in Bahria Town, but it's way safer than other parts of the twin-cities and Pakistan .

What I really want to show is that everyone is helpless in this system. You cannot do anything without corruption. 

That is exactly what Malik Riaz said too, though.

But anyways, like it or not, in many other aspects, Bahria Town is safe from the sickening effects of a dysfunctional Pakistan in the hands of corrupt bureaucrats, judges, police officers and politicians barring a handful who get appointed on merit and are honest and dutiful.

Even that lot is forced to turn a blind eye to the ills of their departments.

Islamabad and Rawalpindi traffic alone can be unnerving. The pollution in the cities and most suburbs is reaching alarming levels.

Pretty much everything is unregulated.

Even residents of Bahria Town must go thru these hassles when visiting Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

They may do so for dropping the kids to school or going to office.

Still, the residents know they have a place to go back to. As painful as the bottleneck after Gulberg may be, residents of Bahria Town or DHA or Emaar for that matter know full well that the torture will soon be over as they approach their homes.

This is not something everyone can experience.

Working in Bahria Town: Office Environment, Corporate Bahria Town

I've had the rare pleasure of experiencing Bahria Town at a different level. Apart from the previous projects we have undertaken, I can now give you more insight on the kind of work environment Bahria Town offers.

The community gets little to no power outages barring 1 or 2 announced interruptions in like 3-4 months maybe.

That is a great productivity boost. It also lowers maintenance costs and appliance replacement costs arising due to fluctuations.

Phase 1-6 get their fair share of greenery and offer a clean environment. The town management adheres to lofty cleaning and maintenance standards though they charge a premium from residents for the service.

It can still do a lot better but I'll easily give it a 6 or a 7 out of 10 in landscaping and cleanliness.

Many companies are opening up their offices in Bahria Town. IT and digital marketing firms are showing great interest in it for the same reason.

We would like to encourage overseas Pakistanis to consider only DHA or Bahria Town for their office locations.

Employees can Benefit from Affordable Rents of Bahria Town

If any employees wish to relocate to a place near their office, the rents in Bahria Town are still more affordable than many other places. Phase 7 and 8 seem a bit far but nothing beats them in price.

Construction is also generally new and superior. Builders must comply with strict by-laws.

Exercising in Bahria Town

I've seen people do evening walks and morning walks along the Corniche road.

I can only do my exercise nighttime. I'm usually doing an easy run walk run. There's lesser dust on the road than many other places. The roads are well-lit at night.

I also walk to my dining spot, which is a good 1.5-2 kilometers away.

My brain is working well. I can think and write more clearly.

Any Downsides?

I need to collect my passport from the passport office in Islamabad and that seems so distant from here, I've been putting it off for the past few days.

Homes, Offices and Apartments for Rent in Bahria Town Rawalpindi

Different options in apartments are available. Rental value varies according to size, design, building material/construction quality,  facilities like lift, location and condition of apartment/building.

Similar metrics may be used to assess the houses for rent in Bahria Town phase 1-6 and commercial spaces and offices for rent in Civic Center Bahria Town Phase 4.

If you have any queries relating to houses, apartments and offices in Bahria Town or for any other queries, feel free to get in touch with us using the contact form on the right of this page.

Would You Pay Rs 8 Lakh More than the Market Price for a House with a 786-Address in Umar block of Safari Valley?

A friend was over to discuss real estate news and updates of Bahria Town.

When he said a person is charging some 8 lakh more for a plot in Bahria Town Safari Valley's Umar block just because it's address is 786, I was shocked for a moment.

People are willing to dole out more money for certain associations that hold a lot of value for them.

786 is said to be numerical value or way of writing Bismillah. How that conversion works or why that logic is true is beyond my understanding.

And marketers are actually exploiting that very logic that I don't know or understand.

If it hold value to someone, it must be worth more.

How he determined it worthy of an 8 lakh jump again beats me.

But that's how things work.

When you show a weakness, people are quick to hunt you down. Don't be that person.

Overseas Pakistanis are Exploited Day In and Day Out

Many of your relatives back home actually devote their full time and attention to focusing on just one thing: how to frigging rob you of your hard-earned money.

You tell someone you live abroad, people won't understand it.

It pains me to see so many realtors laugh at how they made a fool out of this person or that.

In their own circles, they play this dirty game sharing the secrets of how much each of them made robbing their own clients.

Such hypocrites.

Never will greatness touch upon them. They'll always run after money.

That's the only way they know money comes. They won't know any other way of life.

They'll keep running until they get tired and wear out, or a bigger shark comes and eats them.

Mostly, sad outcomes.

If you need reliable and trusted real estate consultancy in Bahria Town, get in touch with Homes n Farms. Based in Bahria Town, we offer real estate consultancy for Bahria Town phase 1-8, DHA and other parts of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Contact Homes n Farms with your real estate needs.

Warren Buffet’s Tips for Becoming Successful

Warren Buffet, now 89, is one of the world’s most-respected investment gurus. His advice is sought by the experts on Wall Street as well as other leading financial centers of the world.

In a recent and rare video released by Yahoo Finance, Buffet gets down to sharing the secrets that have helped him in becoming so successful. We cannot thank Yahoo Finance Editor-In-Chief Andy Serwer enough for putting together this video for us.

Warren’s words are worth their weight in gold. So we’ve decided to call them Warren Buffet’s GOLD tips on how to be successful.

How would Warren Buffet Define True Success?

According to Warren, the people who reach their 60s and 70s or an older age and they are loved and surrounded by the people they wish to receive love from, then they’re a success.

Warren also notes that he has seen so many ‘very, very wealthy people’ who do a lot of things and make different appearances and still nobody loves them. In Warren’s own words, “Even the kids would say: he’s in the attic, he’s in the attic.”

Advice for People Who Are Looking to Succeed in Business

1. The best investment you can make is in yourself

According to Buffet, people should never miss out on an opportunity to better themselves.

He gives the example of communication skills. He notes that many people go to college, learn complex formulas, and go through a lot of challenges.

“If they just learn to communicate better, both in writing and in person, they increase their value at least 50 percent.

If you can’t communicate, it’s like winking at a girl in the dark; you know nothing’s happening.”

Warren notes that getting forth your ideas is a relatively simple process. He reveals that he took a Dale Carnegie course that helped him a lot.

Another key observation he makes is that, “If you invest in yourself, nobody can take it from you.”

2. Take Care of Your Mind and Your Body Every Day

Warren admits that he gets certain criticism for not fully living up to this one.

He gives the example of a car. If you get a car and that is the only car you can have for life, then you will do everything it takes to care for it.

He explains that the mind and the body are no different. They are meant to take us through our entire lives. We cannot replace them, so our only option is to take good care of them.

He notes that it’s unwise to start taking care of the body after say you’re 50. If you haven’t done anything by that time, the body has already ‘rusted out’.

“You should remember that you got one mind and one body to get through life and you should do what you can to make the most of it.”

Advice to Succeed in Life

Have the Right Heroes

Warren notes that it’s important for people to note who they want to associate with.

If you are looking to emulate someone, make sure that they are the right people to emulate.

Warren notes that, “In life, you cannot pick your parents. You don’t get a choice on that.”

But you do get different choices somewhere down the line.

You can choose the people you admire and the people you want to copy.

He says that this also applies to when choosing your spouse or life partner.

“You want to pick a spouse who’s better than you,” notes Buffet. “And you don’t want them figuring that out too fast,” he jokingly adds.

The Biggest Mistake People Make When Investing

In Warren’s words, “People think that because they can trade, they should trade.” He does not agree with this opinion that people have.

He notes that when you buy an apartment house or a farm, you cannot just sell it the next day.

Is Business School Worth It? 

Warren notes that this question depends more on the person, than the school. There are many opportunities nowadays even for people without a degree.

He believes that there are a lot of costs associated with studying. You can also just purchase the books and study yourself.

His father got him to enroll.

He says that there ought to be a reason for you to be going to a business school and Warren does not see a reason.

Warren’s Favorite Investment Book

Warren Buffet reveals that his favorite book is “The Intelligent Investor” by Benjamin Graham.

Here's the original video from YouTube.

What is your top life and business success tip? Let us know in the comments below.

Tips for Becoming a Successful Real Estate Agent in Pakistan and Making Lots of Money

Find out how to become a successful real estate agent of Pakistan

We can go on and on about this topic. But why not hear it directly from one of the world’s most successful real estate agents?

Ryan Serhant is a pro realtor who makes millions of dollars in real estate profits every year. In other words, Ryan is minting money.

Lucky for us, we’ve managed to get our hands on the secrets of Ryan’s phenomenal success.

In Ryan’s own words, he now gets to live the life of his dreams. He has five assistants to help him with his real estate projects. He’s very successful and is helping others achieve the same greatness.

This post will be useful for real estate agents who are not satisfied with where they currently are. These tips will help you excel in life. They are also beneficial for someone new to the real estate sector of Pakistan and looking for tips for getting started in property dealing.

People like Ryan are actually making millions selling real estate every month. So how do they do it?

These are the commitments Ryan asks you to make to get ahead in real estate and close more deals successfully:

Start Out As an Intern

Start out as an intern at the top real estate agent you can find in Islamabad, Rawalpindi or in your local area. Offer them your services for free.

You’ll have to be their intern. That’s not something easy, but it will be very rewarding. You will get to learn at other people’s time and expense.

You will also be able to decide if real estate is really suitable for you. If you perform well, they will be happy to add you on their team.

Utilize this time to find out the bylaws of the city or town you are dealing with. Learn them and teach your clients about them as well.

Build Your Sphere of Influence

Network!

There are two types of spheres.

The inner, warm sphere 

This constitutes your family and loved ones, friends, other relatives, acquaintances, neighbors, colleagues and so on.

The outer, cold sphere

These are the people you will meet through your marketing efforts.

Network with both the influence spheres and use them to find new leads.

Structure Your Day

As much as real estate agents want to succeed in Pakistan, there is a rather ‘lazy’ trend of markets opening up when nearly half the day is over. Even after the offices are opened for business, people still look half-sleepy and unprepared.

What’s happening is that they didn’t prepare for the day. They didn’t write down their goals for the day.

This is very unproductive.

If you’re still unsure of how to properly start your day, here’s the FKD rule that Ryan recommends for structuring a property dealer’s day to get ahead of the competition:

And the FKD rule is:

Finder

• Put on a CEO hat when you perform this role
• Your job is to be a people finder
• You must learn to think and act like an entrepreneur to successfully execute this role
• To find the right opportunities, you have to meet the right people
• Find the people’s problems and/or goals, and help them get there

Keeper

• This is like the CFO of a company
• You have to be willing to spend money in order to make money
• Writing down your expenses puts you in a better position to make the right financial decisions; it also gives insight into how to best manage your finances in order to advance to your goals

Doer

• This is the last hat Ryan wants you to wear in order to be a successful real estate agent
• You need to actually go out there and do things
• Show that house, send that email, make that phone call. I mean, enough talking, just do it already!
• So many people miss opportunities just because they think too much and act too little. Don’t be that person!

Becoming a People Finder: How to Find the Top Clients in Pakistan Real Estate?

This is something every real estate consultant of Pakistan wants to know.

If you can find and connect with the right people, you are pretty much set for life.

To become a people finder, you have to first get noticed. You need to capture the people's attention.

In order to get noticed, you have to ‘differentiate’ yourself from everyone else. Why do the top brands spend millions of dollars every year in advertising? To get noticed.

In today’s digital world, there are literally thousands of ways of capturing the attention of your customers.

The top marketers think of ways in which they can help their customers solve their problems or achieve their goals. Then, they create content that helps them achieve those objectives.

So for instance, if I want to connect with the real estate community of Pakistan, I will first try to understand their needs, and then I will create content that best addresses those needs.

This is the best known approach to marketing. It is the complete opposite of cold-calling hundreds of poorly generated leads and hard-selling your products and services to them.


Let me know in the comments what you think about these professional tips for becoming a successful real estate agent. If you have any queries relating to properties in Rawalpindi, Islamabad or Bahria Town Phase I - VIII, then get in touch with me.

90% of All Real Estate Consultants of Pakistan Make Only 10% of the Sales, Find Out What the Top 10% Are Doing Differently?

Every now and then, we like to cover tips, strategies and tactics used by real estate pros in Islamabad and Pakistan.

See every property dealer or consultant puts in more or less the same amount of time.

Then why is it that some end up closing a lot more deals than others do?

Some people would cut me short here and say everything is from Allah.

And I don't disagree with you one bit.

But tell me something; don't you think Allah, the Almighty would favor those who work the hardest and then ask for His favors?

My point is simple: God helps those who help themselves, if you cannot help yourself, you should not use the will of God as an excuse for actions that you choose to take or not take.

Remember, in real estate or for that matter any other field, those making the greatest amounts of money are the ones who are putting in the greatest amounts of effort.

You may not see it, but that's because they may not be willing to share the secrets that make them so successful.

Relax, that's what I'm here for.

I'll tell you exactly how the pros do it. I'll make you even better than them. I'll give you the techniques we use for our US and Canada real estate clients. 

It won't happen overnight but if you stick to the tips and guidelines offered in this guide, you'll get there soon enough.

We'll get you ahead of the average Pakistani property consultant and alongside the top brass.

But you must first promise to use this newfound knowledge for helping other people, not manipulating with them. That's the only way it works.

Over the years, man has mastered the science that determines the actions a person is likely to take.

In the marketing world, we refer to this behavioral science as persuasive tactics. Mastering these skills will get you very far in selling pretty much anything.

The Golden Principle of Sales

Sales is difficult when you try to sell someone a product.

Sales becomes easy when you stop trying to sell to somebody.

Don't sell, consult!

Consult about the real estate client's needs. What problem is he trying to solve? Find out how to solve that problem and then solve it for him.

The most successful consultants make the most amounts of money.

How to Make Good Money in Pakistani Real Estate Sector?

Broadly, you can make money in the Pakistani real estate sector only in 2 ways:

You can either help someone achieve their goals

OR

You can help them solve their problems.

How to Sell to Real Estate Clients in Islamabad and Pakistan?

There are two processes you can follow:

You can either prospect and look hungrily for clients. Cold calling is an example.

OR

You can follow the process used by the pros

It's this second process that I've learned from the industry pros and I try to follow and advocate.

This is about adding value in client's life, and then using that to forge long-term relationships with the clients.

That's the kind of approach you need.

Does this mean you stop prospecting or cold-calling?

I won't ask you to do that right away. Take the time to learn how to market to real estate clients correctly.

Start by thinking what your client needs and then do something about it.

Help them in any way you can. Keep discussing options for solving their problems or achieving their goals until you have so much leverage over them that they are obliged to reciprocate by taking one of the several desired actions that you propose.

You'll see by now that this is not a get rich quick scheme.

When I started this blog back in 2015, I was in Dubai. But I saw a lot of promise in Pakistani real estate.

I will keep sharing the tips and tricks that help in maximizing leads and sales. Most of the processes can easily be mastered by just about anyone.

If you need help finding online real estate leads from Facebook, YouTube and other platforms, get in touch with me. I help real estate consultants all over Pakistan. If you have any queries related to the real estate of Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Bahria Town phase I - VIII, type in the comments below.

Top Property Portals of Pakistan

Today, I would like to write about Pakistan's top property portals. Pakistan has a vibrant real estate market. Some people think that there are too many scammers in the real estate market. However, they need to keep in mind that scammers are going to be in just about any profitable industry of the world, and this is not just limited to real estate sector of Pakistan. You'll even find scammers in places like China and the UAE, which are otherwise world's top business destinations.

Actually, it is to keep you safe from scammers in the market that we keep highlighting the top portals and projects from time to time. This guide also seeks to achieve that purpose.

Here are the top property portals of Pakistan. However, keep in mind that you still need to use your better sense and judgment to filter through the ads and inspect different options thoroughly.

Never rush into any major decision in life, and real estate is no different! You'll always be safe.

Without any further delay, let's start exploring different options:

Olx

Olx is Pakistan's top classifieds website. It connects buyers and sellers directly, though agents too often advertise their listings on Olx.

Olx also released featured sections to its site, and anyone looking to urgently dispose of their assets can consider availing that feature.

Olx has a very light ap and makes finding your next property a breeze.

Zameen

Where Olx is an online marketplace for all kinds of products and services that you can think of, Zameen is an exclusive, real-estate only listings service. It is Pakistan's top property portal and the growth has been phenomenal.

We have personally interacted with some of Zameen.com's staff, especially from their marketing team, and we have found them to be very polished.

Mr. Haseeb was overseeing Bahria Phase 7-8 chapter, and as per my understanding, has now been tasked more serious responsibilities in the company. 

We wish professional companies like Zameen success. They are contributing positively to economy, making jobs, and doing exceptional work through the use of cutting-edge technology. Keep up the great work.

Other Portals

There are many other portals like Homes Pakistan, RightProperty and Prop (Lamudi changed to Prop). But these are not the go-to destinations of people looking to buy and sell property. Again, when dealing with anyone, always be careful. Try to get referrals about consultants from the people you know. Always check different options and never rush into any deal in your life!

The Shard is Coming to Bahria Town, Wait What?

Bahria Town is known to house iconic miniatures of popular monuments and landmarks from across the world. I mean, we have the Eiffel Tower, and then some Egyptian sculptures. And now, a new concept is coming to Bahria Town.

No, before you even start getting excited, this is not a project of Bahria Town. In fact, a real estate consultant was thinking of constructing a replica of the Shard London.

The project still in its planning phase, is still a secret and hasn't been finalized yet, so I will post updates if you have any questions for this.

But the general locality is going to be in the vicinity of the Dominium Mall.

The Shard is the tallest building in the UK. This is a developing story and I will be posting relevant updates on it from time to time.

Attractive Investment Opportunities in Gulberg Islamabad

Today, I have the distinct pleasure of covering the iconic Gulberg Greens. A project of Gulberg, the town boasts vast stretch of roads, iconic buildings, and a modern lifestyle.

The wide roads promise quick, unhindered access to your doorstep. Vigilant security squad conducts round the clock surveillance of the premises.

Gulberg offers quick unhindered access to both Rawalpindi and Islamabad. The Islamabad Expressway has only recently been expanded from Karal to Gulberg and the Gulberg roundabout was also completed in the same time frame.

What's more, the roundabout is also lined with leading food outlets and some old buildings like Honda Avenue and filling station.

The Telenor HQ is a prominent landscape of the area.

Investment Opportunities in Gulberg

There are a number of investment opportunities in Gulberg:

A completed project alongside a sister project under construction.

An ongoing project in a line of many.

That's all for now. I'm leaving residential projects of Gulberg for another day.

Market your Property in Islamabad with Drones

The use of drones for marketing real estate is a fantastic idea. I've always advocated its use, and I'm so glad that my good friend and realtor Umair Khan has implemented it in this video.

The editing effects are an added plus that don't take too much time.

Thumbs up for the great effort and hope to see even more innovative ideas from young real estate professionals of Pakistan.

If you need any assistance in marketing your real estate portfolio, just leave a message in the comments.

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Make your dream home in Islamabad

CDA sector plot size sheet:

35x70 almost equals 272 sq yd or 10.88 marlas

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Documents in hand, contact today to schedule visit and get details.

Owner selling plot very urgently due to owner going abroad.

G-14: One of Best Residential Sectors of Islamabad

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Top Reasons to Invest in this Property

• Don’t miss this opportunity to invest and make great profits in a lucrative CDA sector.
• Don’t miss the opportunity to invest in the heart of Islamabad.
• G-14 is one of best residential sectors of CDA. It has access to all amenities and is within easy approach of Airport, Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
• Due to shift of Islamabad Airport, the value of property in G-14 and associated sectors is rising even more rapidly.
• The most peaceful and green city on Earth

Islamabad, the most peaceful and green city on Earth

Other Features of this Property

• Best roads and complete infrastructure
• Schools, hospitals, roads all available
• Offering the best lifestyle of CDA  sectors of Islamabad
• Access to all utilities

Make all your dreams come true

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Online Marketing Strategy for Real Estate Websites in Pakistan

In this post, Homes n Farms will discuss their reason for existence, their future goals, and their content marketing and SEO strategy. In a short span of time, Homes n Farms has grown into a major real estate entity of the twin cities. We owe our success entirely to the entrepreneurial efforts of our digital marketing provider. Thanks to their efforts, we have managed to rank on Google’s top pages for important search queries that our customers use to look for our products and services.

Homes n Farms is a real estate service in Pakistan. It focuses on Rawalpindi and Islamabad mostly, but from time to time, we post real estate updates from other cities as well.

This website bases its online marketing strategy entirely on on-page and off-page SEO strategies customized for the real estate sector of Pakistan. We have started off on great footing. It is now for us to build this portal and make it a nationwide community of real estate enthusiasts in Pakistan.

With the tourism sector of Pakistan undergoing rapid changes, we are also looking to expand our horizon and serve our international audience with relevant accommodations and lodgings options that will make their stay as comfortable as possible in this great country. More on that in another post.

Online Real Estate Marketing in Pakistan

The real estate sector of Pakistan is highly developed. The country is undergoing enormous developments under the new Imran Khan-led government. Real estate tycoons like Malik Riaz are under strictest government scrutiny the likes of which haven’t been witnessed in the history of Pakistan.

New regulations are also being finalized. Government’s anti-encroachment drive is yet another symbol of the state establishing its writ in sectors that formerly defied and even challenged it.

For new real estate investors, this is definitely good news. However, there are many investors who have invested great fortunes in projects like Bahria Town Karachi, whose future remains uncertain. However, it is expected that the end-consumers who have invested in Bahria Town and other related projects that have come under scrutiny today won’t be affected by these developments.

For real estate marketers, there is a sea of opportunities presented by Pakistan’s real estate sector. If you want to grasp these opportunities, then a good start would be to invest in a real estate website.

Make sure that your website is simple, user-friendly and search engine optimized. This ensures that Google’s crawlers can effortlessly skim the information on your website.

Always focus on high quality niche-related content on your real estate website. This cannot be stressed enough. Keep your readers in mind when creating content. Strive to make content that is accurate, compelling, robus and well-written. Also, try to post consistently as it increases your readers’ trust for your blog or website.

Aside from high quality content, the other important task you should focus on is getting high quality links to your real estate website. Ideally, the links should be from other real estate websites in Pakistan. However, links from random, non-niche related but authoritative websites are also quite effective.

If you look at it, both backlinks and quality content complement one another. You cannot have one without the other and vice versa.

Guest posting is a very effective strategy to harness the massive potential of authoritative websites in your niche and develop high quality content that serves their audiences’ needs. In many cases, you are allowed to link back to your own website. This is one of the most effective SEO link building strategies of 2019.

In Pakistan, Zameen.com and Olx are two popular real estate portals. Zameen has a forum. Strive to be active on that forum and add genuine value to their visitors. At the same time, you can also get in touch with their administrator to check their guest posting requirements.

The same goes for any potential website where you want to guest post. It can also be the official blog of a leading newspaper of the country, like the Express Tribune.

Olx allows you to post online real estate listings. This is another useful portal where you can give good exposure to your website. If a real estate listing doesn’t allow you to post a link in the ad description, you can attach an image to the listing and visually share your website to get some mileage.

Social bookmarks are still relevant even in 2019, so make full use of social bookmarking websites relevant to Pakistan to link back to your real estate website. At the same time, it also helps to link to your website from your favorite social networks.

If you continue this practice, then it’s not too long before you’ll discover the amazing potential of internet marketing in turning your real estate business around. Alternatively, it also helps to consult a professional to help you with your online marketing activity. I’d strongly recommend you to check out this guest posting service, to whom we owe our great success.

New Investment Opportunities in Gwadar

Gwadar is all set to become Pakistan's first international port city. It is the culminating point of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, first envisioned in 2014 by the premiers of the two neighboring countries that enjoy deep-rooted ties. A $54 billion package has been allocated for development of road, rail and oil network from Kashgar to Gwadar. Energy projects have also been lined up to resolve Pakistan's severe energy crisis.

The world has its eyes set on Gwadar. The present concept of Gwadar was first conceived by President Musharraf when he launched the first phase of the city's development in 2001. The development was completed in 2007 and the port became operational for first time in 2009. $230 million was invested on building the infrastructure of Gwadar then.

Shortage of funds, security threats and failure to hand over port land to Singapore Authority led to delays and problems in successful completion of the projects then.

Today, all that has changed. Only yesterday, Pakistan's premier Nawaz Sharif was expected to make another significant visit to Gwadar. The trip was later postponed due to unfavorable weather conditions.

Key Developments in Gwadar 2016-17

To beef up security, Pakistan and China have set up a joint naval base to protect Gwadar from external threats. Internal threats are being controlled through a vast network of security checkposts manned by personnel from FC, army, navy, coast guard and the local police.

Fund shortage was another reason the project was stalled in the first phase of development. China has provided Gwadar with a joint package of $4 billion to $5 billion in the form of soft loans and grants. China is investing heavily on Gwadar infrastructure. A 19-km East Bay Expressway that will connect Gwadar Port to Makran Coastal Highway is being built for more than $100 million. A 300-bed hospital will cater to the ailing. China is also developing the Gwadar International Airport for $230 million. A water treatment facility is also being installed for $100 million plus to provide fresh water to the inhabitants of Gwadar.

Gwadar Master Plan

Gwadar is being developed into a planned port city. A central Jinnah Avenue cuts Gwadar into the residential and industrial zones. On Gwadar's West Bay, residential zone is being established while industrial Gwadar will be housed in the East Bay.

To prevent commercial and port traffic from disrupting the residential lifestyle, the East Bay Expressway is being developed by China. The East Bay Expressway will run across industrial Gwadar onto Makran Coastal Highway.

Gwadar's West Bay is lined with residential projects. A network of more than 10 highways and avenues runs across the West Bay. Zero Point was inaugurated by President Musharraf as the benchmark from which Gwadar's residential development would take place. Accordingly, three master plans were devised for Gwadar, including Master Plan A, B and C.

Comparison of Master Plan A & B Projects Gwadar

Master Plan A projects, such as White Pearl City and Golden Palms fall within 25 km radius of Zero Point. Master Plan B projects, such as Green Palms Gwadar are located at a distance between 25km and 50 km from Zero Point. Master Plan C projects will be lined up beyond 50km radius.

In terms of development plans, GDA has already completed road development in Master Plan A land. After Singhaar and New Town which are fully developed projects in Gwadar, Master Plan A projects will be launched next. For this purpose, road development has been completed and water provision till doorstep of societies is also ensured by GDA.

Master Plan B projects are unlikely to be developed in next 15 to 20 years, so there's not much point in investing there. Further, the price difference at moment between Master Plan A and B projects is not too much.

Master Plan A projects have some of the best locations and are conveniently located near the coast line. White Pearl City, a master plan A project, is also lined with embassies and government buildings. Further, resorts, hi-rise towers and 5* hotels are also planned to be developed here.

White Pearl City is planned to be developed to the best industry standards. The development is scheduled to complete in 1 to 2 years time. In this regard, we had extensive meetings with the project owners and developers.

Another advantage of investing in a Master Plan A project, such as White Pearl City is that your investment is secured directly by Gwadar Development Authority, GDA, established in 2003, is the body responsible for development of residential Gwadar. Transfer takes place in a hassle-free manner from GDA office. Plot is issued directly by GDA. There is absolutely no need to worry about the safety of your investment.

GDA-approved housing projects, such as White Pearl City and Golden Palms have obtained their NOCs from GDA when these projects were first established. GDA website also publishes the updated statuses of NOCs of approved housing projects Here is a link to the web link: www.gda.gov.pk/pages/gdaoffers.html

NOC - White Pearl City

On this page, you will see three different types of housing projects according to NOC statuses:

• those with NOCs conditionally restored: housing projects are safe for investment. Still, you need to check the exact location of the project you're considering. Also, find out if there is "B" written at the end of the NOC, which indicates that it is a Master Plan B project. Again, no point in investing in a B project just yet
• those with NOCs expired: these housing projects are also safe for investment. However, they may have to meet some requirements of GDA, such as payment of annual fee or completion of development works to reinstate their NOCs.
• those with NOCs suspended: NOCs of these projects will be shown in blinking red color on the GDA webpage. These projects are not safe for investment. There may be issues with the project, such as counter claim on the ownership of project land as a result of which GDA has suspended the NOC. Stay away from such projects.

Another option exists to invest in open land that is unregulated by GDA. However, we don't encourage our investors to take such risks, because disputes have arisen on such lands in the past. Better safe than sorry!

You may not know that GDA has also pledged 30% of the land of projects that are approved by GDA. If the project owner fails to develop the project, GDA can take strict actions against the owners because 30% of the project land has already been pledged.

These are just some of the many reasons to consider investment opportunities, such as White Pearl City Gwadar. We only try to recommend the safest investment options, which are fully recognized by GDA and have valid NOC from GDA, and are likely to deliver the best returns on your investment in the near future.

New Plot Bookings in White Pearl City

White Pearl City is relaunching in the next couple of weeks. It is also getting a revised map due to the development of Baluchistan Broadway from the society land. Baluchistan Broadway has been completed by GDA and is the widest road of Gwadar. It runs through White Pearl City at the intersection of Baluchistan Broadway and Jiwani Avenue, where the front is as large as 500 ft. This is the site for leading commercials, shopping malls and hotels.

White Pearl City has a limited number of 240 sq yd, 500 sq yd and 1000 sq yd plots for sale. A premium society, it is conveniently located at only 7-8 kilometers from Jinnah Avenue and New Town and almost 1 km from the beach, diplomatic enclave and other government buildings along the coast of residential Gwadar.

Plots are available on full payment as well as easy installment plans.

Here is the revised schedule for White Pearl City, Gwadar. 10% discount available on making full plot payment. Remember, you can get plot transfer from GDA today if you make complete payment. On down payment, you still get a letter of acknowledgement from GDA, listing your plot and street number of the plots you purchase. Further, you also get a copy of allotment form from GDA. Two other copies of the same allotment form include GDA copy and our office copy.

White Pearl City Gwadar

White Pearl City Gwadar

White Pearl City is a premium housing project that falls in Master Plan A category of Gwadar Development Authority (GDA). Conveniently located at the intersection of Balochistan Broadway, Mand Avenue and Jiwani Avenue, White Pearl City Gwadar is a genuine housing project that was established vide NOC # 11/04/HS/GDA, dated 26/10/04. The same may also be verified from GDA website: http://www.gda.gov.pk/pages/gdaoffers.html.

White Pearl City is not a new project; first phase of the project was launched back in 2004. Ali Raza, the owner of White Pearl City alongside two other partners, is known among the pioneers of Gwadar.

In our last visit to Gwadar made only a few weeks back, we carried out detailed study of Master Plan A projects in Gwadar, such as White Pearl City by New Era Developers and Golden Palms, a project of Sadruddin Hashwani, who also hails from Baluchistan province. We also met several local chiefs of Old Town Gwadar as well as Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti during our visit. Ali Raza also took us to GDA office where we had an exhaustive session of questions and answers for the GDA staff. We found the GDA employees to be quite cooperative. The transfer procedures and method of determining GDA-approved housing schemes was also relatively easy. It was also in GDA's office that we got the official link from GDA's website that shows an updated list of housing schemes approved by GDA as well as their current NOC statuses.

Surprisingly, the road network of more than 10 major avenues and highways is already taking you to the doorsteps of any major Master Plan A project.

In the case of White Pearl City, there is an added attraction of the broadest commercial front that exceeds an area of more than 12 acres. In the future, the Baluchistan Broadway, a 300-500 ft wide road network that runs through White Pearl City is expected to line up some of the leading commercial brands, hotels, shopping malls and cinemas.

The absence of road is biggest obstacle in the development of any housing project. However, projects in Master Plan A don't face this problem. GDA, the body which regulates development in residential zone of Gwadar along the West Bay, is a government body that will also provide water till the society doorstep according to Master Plan A. Societies are, however, required to install their own water desalination and treatment plants. In case of White Pearl City, Ali Raza explained that White Pearl City is planning to strike a deal with Turkish vendor for these facilities.

GDA also prohibits housing projects from spilling even a single drop of waste into the open sea. Learning from its fault in Karachi, this is very suitable requirement that will ensure a clean, hygienic and green lifestyle in Gwadar.

If you have any questions relating to residential housing projects in Gwadar, you should simply call or better visit the GDA office in Gwadar. The staff is very friendly, and you will normally be entertained the moment you walk into their office unless it's an exceptionally busy day or the person who deals with your specific issue isn't immediately available or is busy with other clients. In most cases though, you will find your queries resolved within 30 minutes of your time.

If you are worried about the safety of your investment in Gwadar, then it is even more strongly recommended to pay a visit to GDA office. Inquire about the transfer procedures and find out how GDA protects investors from scams.

Generally, they will guide you to inquire about any specific housing project, for instance Golden Palms or White Pearl City Gwadar. GDA will provide you the exact status of the project, including name of owner(s) and status of NOC.

GDA has stopped issuing new NOCs. Further, it is also sending notices to project owners with valid NOCs to finish the development of their projects by the earliest. GDA establishes a hassle-free way of ensuring development by bounding project owners to apprise GDA prior to making any payments to project developers. In this way, GDA can verify if the said developments are actually taking place for which the payment is being disbursed.

NOC - White Pearl City Gwadar

Further, project owners have also pledged 30% of their project land to GDA. This land will only be released once the project owners complete the development and other requirements of GDA.

Another advantage of investing in a GDA-approved housing project is that the complete transfer takes place in GDA office. Within a week of making a down-payment, you are issued a letter of acknowledgement from GDA office along with three copies of plot allotment form: GDA copy, Office copy and Client copy. At the time of full payment, plot will be transferred to owner's name from GDA's office. This procedure may be verified from GDA's office.

In simple words, GDA is responsible for issuing the plots. This makes your investment totally safe. You don't have to worry about issues, such as land-grabbing or disputes, as you get a plot with complete plot and street number shown on a map.

In terms of NOCs of different housing projects, they may be ascertained from the official GDA website link given above. You will note three different types of NOCs:

i. NOC conditionally restored: housing projects' NOCs have been conditionally restored by GDA but may be expired if development does not finish as projected by the said society

ii. NOC expired: housing project is genuine but NOC is expired due to non-development. Once the development work begins, NOC will be conditionally restored by GDA.

iii. NOC suspended: this is highlighted in red blinking font on the government page. You should stay away from these projects as their is high chance of some land dispute or other serious problem that has led to suspension of NOC.

By looking at a project's NOC, you can also determine if it's a Master Plan A or B project. NOC of a Master Plan B project, such as Green Palms by Rafi Group will end in "B." Master Plan B projects aren't scheduled for completion in next 15 to 20 years. Further, there is no existing road network leading to these projects. These are long-term investments that may take quite a while to reach maturity stage. Given that there are numerous more attractive options in Master Plan A projects where existing road networks already exist and infrastructure is ready to be deployed, there is really no sense in ending up with a B project, such as Green Palms.

The benefit of investing in a Master Plan A project, such as White Pearl City is the additional value you get for the same or slightly higher price range than a B category project. A Master Plan A project falls within 25 km of Gwadar Zero Point. Road network to the project already exists. Development work can be started today.

Location is a very important factor as all the major attractions of Gwadar in the next 25 years will be lined within the 25km range from Zero Point. A housing project like White Pearl City is located at a walking distance from the 60-acre site allocated for diplomatic enclave. It is almost 5 kilometers way from New Town where the current prices of 1 kanal commercial plot exceeds Rs 30 million. Now imagine, once development work finishes in White Pearl City, what will be the price of commercials in White Pearl City along Baluchistan Broadway?

Timing will be of utmost essence to benefit from this exceptional opportunity. Where others are focusing on expensive advertising campaigns, White Pearl City is proving its worth by adopting the highest standards of development and construction, which will be visible to clients in a month's period.

Today, White Pearl City has announced the soft launch of second phase of plot booking. A cluster of 500 plots is available for sale in this housing project. 240 sq yd, 1 kanal and 2 kanal plots are available along with plot and street numbers on full payment basis as well as easy installment plans.

If you notice, this is a big plus of White Pearl City. A housing project that only features 10-marla, kanal and 2 kanal plots offers a premium lifestyle right in the heart of Gwadar. Further, GDA requires project owners to leave 50ft gap on Balochistan Broadway and 30ft gap on Mand Avenue, also leading to more space for vegetation and green area.

Here is the revised payment schedule of White Pearl City for new plot bookings in December 2016:

Updated: December 2016

New Investment Opportunities in Gwadar

If you've missed our post on new investment opportunities in Gwadar, we recommend you to check it out. But here, we'll just add a quick list of reasons why this is the best time to invest in Gwadar:

• Gwadar is the intersection point of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and China's Maritime Silk Route. Together, these two trade avenues will connect more than 60 countries of Asia, Africa and Europe.
• As much as $4 billion to $5 billion worth of CPEC-related investments are scheduled to take place in Gwadar and other parts of Balochistan. Compare this to only $230 million of investment in Gwadar's first phase of development from 2001 to 2007.
• In Gwadar city alone, mega development projects scheduled for completion over the next 2 to 3 years include Gwadar International Airport, 19-km East Bay Expressway to connect Gwadar Port to Makran Coastal Highway, installation of 300 MW coal fire plant, $100 million water treatment facility, a 300-bed hospital, a 100-acre roundabout with a revolving restaurant, Gwadar Primary School (completed) and many more.
• Here is exact status of development projects happening in Gwadar according to CPEC official website: CPECinfo.com

• Pakistan and China are setting up a joint naval base to beef up security of Gwadar. Further, local police, FC, Army, Navy and Coast Guard are jointly providing security to Gwadar city and the entire CPEC route in Baluchistan.
• More than 30 countries have expressed their eagerness to join CPEC.

These are very positive signals and in our view, genuine investment opportunities in Gwadar will give their return in gold. You may have heard people complaining how plots in Islamabad used to be so cheap. Well, history seems to be repeating itself. CDA issued plots in Islamabad at peanut rates then, and GDA is offering plots with full NOCs today that even small investors can afford. Now you have to make the leap.

If you have any questions at all relating to new plot bookings in White Pearl City, please don't refrain from getting in touch with us. We will be happy to entertain your queries. We have offices nationwide dealing with White Pearl City Gwadar new plot bookings, with our head offices in RWP/ISB and Gwadar.

Invest in Gwadar

Gwadar is Pakistan's first planned international port city. Located on the coastal line of Balochistan province, Gwadar's Koh-e-Batil ridge can be seen jutting out of Pakistan's map into the Arabian Sea. Just opposite of Gwadar lies Oman on the Arabian Sea.

Gwadar's strategic importance was first identified by a US Geological Survey in 1954. The city was then under the administration of Sultanate of Muscat and Oman. In 1958, Pakistan purchased Gwadar for Rs 5.5 billion. In 1977, Gwadar was recognized as a district of Balochistan province.

Development in Gwadar didn't officially start until 2001, when Pervez Musharraf initiated the first phase of Gwadar development. At the time, Gwadar Port was handed over to Singapore Port Authority. However, the project was stalled due to lack of funds, security threats and other reasons. Still, the port managed to become operational by 2009 at a cost of $237 million.

In 2013, President  Li Keqiang discussed the possibilities of trade and economic corridor first with President Asif Ali Zardari, and then subsequently in 2014 with Premier Nawaz Sharif after the transfer of power in February 2013 elections.

The full scope of the project was devised under the Sharif regime. The army was another important stakeholder of the CPEC agreements and was also tasked with the crucial role of providing security to the entire CPEC route.

Gwadar has assumed central role in all of CPEC related developments. It is here that the Maritime Silk Route and the Silk Road Economic Belt intersect to ensure better connectivity across more than 60 countries of Europe, Asia and Africa.

Accordingly, China initiated a series of more than 20 mega development projects under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor that include road, infrastructure and energy projects scattered throughout Pakistan. Funding for most of the projects has been provided by Chinese banks in the form of grants and soft loans. As much as $51 billion has been announced for these mega projects that are expected to bring an economic revolution in Pakistan and set it on the path of success and prosperity.

Gwadar city will see major investments in the city infrastructure as well as Gwadar Port. The port is being expanded to accommodate ships of larger dead weight tonnage. Nine new multipurpose berthing areas are scheduled for completion in the next 4 to 5 years. A 19-km East Bay expressway has been approved for channeling trade from Gwadar Port onto Gwadar industrial area and Makran Coastal Highway.

A special economic zone is being established in Gwadar on the lines of special economic zones of China by China Overseas Port Holding Company (COPHC) for $2 billion.

Other development plans for Gwadar city include a water treatment facility worth more than $100 million, a 300-bed hospital, a 4000-acre Gwadar International Airport worth $230 million. The airport is scheduled for completion over a course of 30 months. A 300 MW coal power plant is also being installed to meet Gwadar's power needs. Yet another 360 MW coal power plant will be installed to meet the power needs of Gwadar port and industrial area.

Invest in Gwadar today to reap the full benefit of these mega developments projects. Economic indicators are very positive. The Karachi Stock Exchange hit an all-time high just in the last week. Investors from all parts of Pakistan are flocking to Gwadar to invest in genuine business opportunities there. History is presenting Pakistan with a unique opportunity that may not come again for decades.

Today, the projects are only starting to realize. Check out the table below from CPEC's official website, CPECinfo.com, updated as of December, 2016 to see the status of different CPEC-related projects in Gwadar:

As you can see in the table above, several projects have almost reached the 50% completion mark, including the airport, Expressway and Free zone, while the Gwadar Primary School project has successfully been completed.

Consider also that in the first phase of development of Gwadar city and port, only $230 million worth of investment was made into Gwadar. On the contrary, Gwadar today is being poured investments in the range of $4 billion to $5 billion.

Further, all of the major stakeholders seem to be on the same page as far as Gwadar is concerned, including armed forces, federal and provincial governments, media and general public. This is sending a strong signal to the world. For this reason, as many as 30 countries have expressed their eagerness to become part of CPEC. This includes some of the world's most economically advanced countries, including UK, France, Germany, Russia and the central Asian states.

Investment Opportunities in Gwadar

Gwadar offers a range of investment opportunities. Consider any business in the world, and the feasibility in Gwadar will more or less be positive. That said, timing is an important factor when it comes to making investment decisions. Your ultimate objective should be to identify opportunities that not only safeguard your investment but also multiple the returns in a short time period.

To make the right investment in Gwadar, it is important to understand the rules and regulations pertaining to investors. You should also study Gwadar's 50-year development plan under which the development of Gwadar has been split across Master Plan A, B and C.

Master Plan A concerns with residential and commercial investment projects that are within 25km of Gwadar Zero Point. Roads to Master Plan A projects have been completed. Water provision is guaranteed till project doorstep.

Master Plan B projects lie within 25km to 50 km of Gwadar Zero Point and their development is not expected in the next 15 to 20 years.

Master Plan C projects exist beyond the 50km radius of Zero Point and go as far as Jiwani and further ahead till Iran border some 100 km from Gwadar.

Development in Master Plan A, B and C is regulated by Gwadar Development Authority (GDA), which is a government body raised in 2003 along the lines of CDA, LDA and RDA etc. GDA has issued NOCs to genuine residential housing projects along Gwadar's West Bay, which may be termed as Gwadar's residential zone. Some 84 NOCs have been issued by GDA to different housing projects to date. At present, GDA is not issuing new NOCs to any projects. 

Gwadar Industrial Estate Development Authority (GIEDA) also raised in 2003, is the body responsible for regulating the development of industrial zones of Gwadar along the East Bay.

Basically, you now have two to three options. One option is to invest in open land that is unregulated by GDA or GIEDA. The next option is to purchase land that is in fully developed parts of Gwadar, such as New Town. However, prices of fully developed residential and commercial plots may not be within reach of small investors anymore.

In our view, the best strategy is to locate investment options that are scheduled for development in the near future. This includes several nameworthy projects in Gwadar's  Master Plan A.

GDA has recently expired the NOCs of Master Plan A projects due to non-development. To reinstate their NOCs, GDA requires the respective housing projects to begin development in their areas of responsibility.

This may also be verified from GDA's official website, www.gda.gov.pk/pages/gdaoffers.html. On this page, you will see three different statuses of projects:

i. those with NOCs conditionally restored: it is safe to invest in these projects. However, we still recommend that you study the NOC of the project. If you see the text "/B" in the NOC, it is a Master Plan B project, so not much point in investing their unless you're investing for your grandchildren.

ii. those with NOCs expired

It is still safe to invest in these societies. However, make sure that the NOC is restored before you invest in the project. Also, study the individual project as well as its NOC to ensure it is not a B category project.

iii. those with NOCs suspended

Definitely some problem with the NOC, could be a dispute or a counter claim on the land due to which the NOC stands suspended. Strongly advised not to invest until the NOC is restored

Example of project with suspended NOC, also as you can see from the NOC in this example, it says "GDA(B)", meaning it is a B category project

Infrastructure for Master Plan A projects is par stellar. These projects are being developed according the international development standards. Gwadar's soil has been tested to be very suitable for hi-rise towers. In Master Plan A of Gwadar, the residential zone is getting a wide range of attractions including:

• state of the art beach resorts hotels, hi-rise towers and other buildings
• CM houses of all 4 provinces and governor house
• Supreme Court building
• 100-acre roundabout at the center of which China is creating a revolving restaurant
• Diplomatic enclave for which more than 60 acres of land has been dedicated
• Theme parks and cultural attractions

Not a single drop of waste may be dropped into the open sea, leading to a clean, hygienic and green lifestyle. 

Master Plan A projects already have a fully-developed network of more than 10 major highways and avenues intersecting them. Road is the biggest obstruction in the development of any project, so the remaining development works can be finalized in 6 months to a year's time.

We have a vast range of genuine investment opportunities in Gwadar's Master Plan A projects. Contact us today for the best investment opportunities on full payment as well easy installment plans.