If I were you, I would have left the Valley plot as it is until possession in given. Reason, there is no point in bailing out now when you’ve waited over 12 years.
For any new investment, you should target solid projects with possession, along new infrastructure development, and those which are not artificially hiked during this boom period. Coze anything that goes up, is bound to come down, law of gravity !
DHAs have unfair advantage due to its powerful institutional backing. So as long as the current hybrid rule continues, you should expect it to flourish. Invest in files of DHA Lahore, Ph 7, 8 and 9.
Bahria has lost the luster ever since MR is in thick soup, but prices organically growing with development, possession and house construction. Pick an area that has organic growth potential, not just speculations.
The other players, CDA, Multi, Faisal, Top, etc, have done great recently. So picking something in Zone 2 or along new Margalla Avenue would not be a bad investment. In fact, I believe, B-17 still has price elasticity and expected to see anything jump next year in March/April when traffic starts flowing on new MA.
Smart cities is a long shot. If you have patience to wait for 5+ years, then this is the right time to move in.
On the commercial side, I am a great proponent of investing in mega malls. It fetches good returns and rental income. Doesn’t give headache in managing your property and/or tenants as is the case with regular commercials.