Buying a home in the often-expensive property market of Karachi is not a feasible option for many looking to own a new residence in the country’s largest metropolis. However, purchasing a flat can be a good alternative, depending on the location of the apartment complex.
Over the past decade, the city has witnessed a massive growth in the apartment culture. While you have a lot of newer options to choose from, older areas like North Karachi also have a good selection of apartment buildings. The best part is these are also quite affordable so buying a flat in North Karachi does not require a huge budget. This area enjoys a central location; it is surrounded by Lyari River, Manghopir Hills, and Surjani Town.
Finding properties for sale in North Karachi requires a lot of research, especially in terms of area and location. Many sub-areas offer a variety of apartment complexes, high-rise or mid-rise, which consist of different kinds of flats for sale. The popular sub-areas that have some reasonable options are Sectors 5K, 5M, 11A, 11B, 11C, 11E, 11H. As far as the size is concerned, you can pick from 2 and 3-bedroom flats here. If you want even a bigger place to live, then 4-bedroom flats for sale are also available in North Karachi.
All of North Karachi’s sectors are closely connected and have specified areas for residential and commercial properties. Now, the complexes near commercial areas have an expensive range of flats. Similarly, proximity to main roads and public transport also affects prices. Investment in 2-bedroom flats in North Karachi usually have a price value of PKR 24 to PKR 75 lakh while in the 3-bedroom apartments category, sale prices vary from PKR 30 to PKR 80 lakh. For 4-bedroom flats, you need to have a budget between PKR 35 lakh and PKR 1.2 crore.
North Karachi has several routes for public transport making it easier for residents. The road networks had been laid years ago, but their condition is still satisfactory. The supply of water is fulfilled by the Karachi Water & Sewerage Board and K-Electric provides electricity to the whole neighbourhood. Moreover, North Karachi has several parks near its residential units. These include Akhuwat Park, Ghareeb Nawaz Park, Nasir Hussain Shaheed Park, and Bi Amma Park. The neighbourhood also houses a few banks, a cricket stadium, a post office, and many mosques.
From technical institutes to schooling systems, North Karachi has it all. These are spread across the neighbourhood, evenly, so residents don’t have to go too far in search of good schools. Some of these schools include Premier Grammar School, The City School, The Smart School, Dawn Public School, Dhaka Secondary School, and Nasra Public School. In addition, there are a number of universities close to the area such as Kasbit Institute of Technology and Iqra University North Campus. The most well-known hospitals in North Karachi are Al-Khidmat Medical Centre, The Medi-Call General Hospital, and Al-Rayaz Hospital.
Kapra Market and Karim Centre in North Karachi are popular for buying clothes, that too without breaking the bank. Other than these two places, you can visit Mangal Bazar and Sunday Kabari to buy everyday items at surprisingly cheaper rates. However, this area doesn’t disappoint you if you want to shop high-end brands. You can find Diner’s and Levi’s here as well. For foodies, Royal Pizza, Haji Akhtar Pakwan and Biryani Centre, Pay Say Pizza, Pizza Max, and Dawat Inn Restaurant are some favorite haunts.