Defence Housing Authority is the most sought-after location on Zameen Trends for investing in Lahore’s property. The society has occupied the top position ever since Zameen.com started to record property buying trends. Even more interesting is the fact that the runner-up is often behind by well over 50 Popularity Index Points. DHA Lahore comprises a total of 12 phases; Phase I, Phase II, Phase III, Phase IV, Phase V, Phase VI, Phase VII, Phase VIII, Phase IX, Phase X, Phase XI (which comprises DHA Rahbar and Phase XI Halloki Gardens), and Phase XII, also known as DHA EME. The society is best known for its well-planned town plan, strict building bylaws, secure premises, availability of top-notch health, recreational, education and commercial options and above all, a safe and transparent mechanism followed for all things related to buying and selling real estate in the property market.
Among the mentioned phases, almost all of them except Phase IX and X have been developed; land for Phase X is currently being acquired, while development work is underway in Phase IX while new files are launched from time to time against new land acquired. Demand for buying properties in DHA Lahore has been strong ever since its balloting took place some years ago. DHA Lahore Phase I to Phase VIII are located in the immediate vicinity of Cantonment area on Bedian Road, Ghazi Road, Walton Road, Barki Road and Southern Loop I and II of Lahore Ring Road. Phase IX is located adjacent to Phase VI on Bedian Road while Phase X is located in the south of Phase IX. DHA Lahore Phase XI is located on Defence Road, and Phase XII (DHA EME) is located on Mohlanwal Road.
Among the developed phases, a big chunk of plots of in Phase VI, VII, VIII, Phase XI are available in the resale market, but Phase I, II, III, IV, V and XII mostly have houses available in this secondary market. The houses for sale in DHA Lahore are available mostly in 1-Kanal size but options for 10-marla and 5-marla houses are also available. For the phases still welcoming new residents, the prime property size is also 1-Kanal. The limited number of 5- and 10-marla plots are also available for sale in Phases VI, VII, VIII and IX (non-possession as of October 2018).
Those looking to buy a 10-marla plot often prefer DHA Rahbar and DHA Halloki Gardens. In addition to that, plot files of DHA Lahore Phase X are also being traded. Furthermore, DHA Phase IX is also a popular option among people interested in a 5-marla plot for sale in DHA Lahore.
The selling prices vary according to their respective locations and also according to the neighbourhood facilities. For instance, the most expensive block for a 1-Kanal plot is Phase III’s Block Y. Here the average price of a 1-Kanal plot is PKR 30,000,000 and it is gradually increasing. Same is the case in all other phases of DHA Lahore. Among these phases, DHA Phase VII, as of October 2018, is the cheapest of all as the prices of 1-Kanal plots here range between PKR 9,000,000 and PKR 14,000,000. In the neighbouring DHA Phases VIII and Phase VI, the price range of the same size plots is PKR 26,000,000 to PKR 35,000,000 and PKR 27,000,000 to PKR 40,000,000 respectively.
For 1-Kanal plots in DHA Lahore Phase IX, the price appreciation process has slowed down a bit for the time being but it’s also true that due to the strong holding power of plot owners, rates haven’t really been depreciating. For a lot of the buyers, buying a plot in DHA Lahore, DHA Phase IX is still a popular option. The cheapest phase to buy a 5-marla DHA Lahore plot for sale against which property possession has been granted DHA Phase XI, where the price falls in the range of PKR 4,500,000 to PKR 6,000,000.
DHA Lahore is home to some of the city’s most attractive recreational facilities, dining options, health and educational institutes, of course, a whole lot of parks and playgrounds. Commercial areas of Phases II, III, IV, V and VI are home to almost all local and international brands. The same stands true for dining and hangout options. The society is also homes to some of the best educational facilities in the city including Lahore University of Management Science, Beaconhouse School System, Defence School and College for boys and girls, dedicated community clubs for respective blocks and commercial hubs and malls buzzing with avid customers.
This location is also seeing the addition of high-end shopping malls where development work is underway in Goldcrest Shopping Mall and Residency. That’s in addition to the luxury apartment project known throughout Pakistan for its plush features, DHA Penta Square.
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