What to check, what it costs and what the words mean — for anyone buying, selling or renting property in Pakistan. Written by Kothi, checked against the current rules, dated so you know how fresh it is.
The Punjab Rented Premises Act 2009 in plain English — written agreements, registration with the Rent Registrar, rent increases, deposits, eviction and the Rent Tribunal — plus a checklist for tenants and landlords.
Every tax and fee on a property transfer in Pakistan for tax year 2026-27 — the buyer's 236K, the seller's 236C, Punjab stamp duty and registration, CVT, and society transfer charges — with worked examples for a filer and a non-filer.
Why a 10 marla house in DHA Lahore and a 10 marla house in the old city are not the same size, how Karachi measures in square yards, and the conversion table you actually need.
The fard, the registry, the mutation (intiqal), the society's allotment and NDC — what each document proves, how to check it online through PLRA and the society, and the frauds each check stops.
Why every listing on Kothi comes from the single agency authorised for its area, what that means for buyers, tenants and owners, and why there is no paid placement — ever.
In DHA, Bahria Town and every new scheme, the same phase sells files, allotted plots, non-possession plots and possession plots at very different prices. Here is what each one is, what you can do with it, and what to check.
How a DHA Lahore plot or house changes hands in 2026 — verification, the No Demand Certificate, the transfer set, taxes, timelines, and the questions to ask before you pay a token.