I need to buy land for home. My range is 30-35 lakh. I am unable to decide between islamabad and rawalpindi. Does it really make a difference if my address is in islamabad ict or rawalpindi? Will it affect any facilities or benefits like children education or admissions? Etc. Also what societies are suggested for living in this budget?
It depends upon where you work?
for example some areas of Pindi (Bahria phase-8 in this budget) are better than some areas of islamabad (I-10 and budget is 3 time more).
on other hand Islamabad has B-17 in this range. Now location of both indicated places is at distance of approximately 50 KM apart.
now it depends on your daily commute to your work place which is your preference.
In this budget, if you like to live in best living environment, Bahria phase 8 is best suited for you.
But there is trade off on distance if you work in capital.
2nd grade living: Jinnah garden, Sawan garden, Ghouri town and other societies on Islamabad Highway can be explored.
Gulberg Residentia is also far away from Islamabad Highway although it's main entrance is just 11km from capital.
If you sit and compare all, then schools, medical care, pure Oxygen, parks, cleanliness, safety and other facilities, Bahria phase 8 is best in your budget.
Bahria Enclave is also good but 20 plus km away from faizabad interchange.
Buy in FOECHS…you can buy a decent developed plot in this amount. Geographically FOECHS is in Islamabad and Pindi. On paper it is in RDA but touches CDA sector I-16.
Dear Ahmed.
In this budget Bahria phase-8 is best option and other hand E block of B-17.
I-16 and FOECHS is also reasonable option
Regards
Amenities and development wise Phase 8 is best value for money.
Location is a big concern for the time being for Phase 8.
Nadeem bhai - it is little off topic but what time frame do you think for I-16 to be livable ?
If Imran Khan really means what He says and put honest and able people at top benches, then CDA will also get its fair share.
If that does happen (it seems very difficult, though) then not only I-series but also G-14/1/2/3 will get what they deserve for decades!
In that prospective, I-series sectors will rise in price. In fact just upon the very announcement of Mr. Gardezi like CDA chairman, people will rush to buy in CDA non-developed sectors, like whole Pakistan used to book back in 80s & 90s.
But the “Used Bullets” will let him to do? A big question, indeed!
Livability of I-16, whenever the owners like to and start constructing their houses. Unlike the private societies that first develop (inner roads, access, plantation) and than start handing over the possession. CDA normally hands over the possession, when enough houses have been constructed than CDA starts to repair the roads or fully develop the sector (I am talking about proper CDA sectors, e.g. I series not the CDA sectors developed by the cooperative societies, e.g. B-17, E-16 etc.).
1. House Construction in I/16-2 is good with a few houses started in I-16/4 too. PHA flats seem to be in good shape with their grey structures and will boost the overall sector and its access.
2. Access even with broken roads (from I-14 to I-16) from Zero point is convenient and takes about 20 - 25 min to be in I-16 and Rawalpindi Ring Road will further benefit it (access from CBR 2). Strong possibility of access from Kashmir Highway thorough H-16 sector. PHA flats that are quite a lot in number, their success depend a lot on access from Kashmir Highway.
3. Neighborhood is decent with I-14, Taj Residencia, CBR-2, FOECHS, UpCountry Enclosures all of them are reputable societies and good pace of development with green areas around. I-17 will be a medical city and will positively boost I-16
4. Utilities like Electricity, Gas are already available with water available as underground drilling and CDA working on its own supply. I think I-16 has its own electricity grid station and big plus is availability of Gas. Compare it to Bahria Enclave Sector B where a 5 Marla is 55+ with no gas yet (as far as I know)
5. Sector Layout is better and proper than any neighboring society as I-16 like other CDA sectors is a perfect square with connected roads and Markaz in the center which makes it more organised. However, electricity is on overhead poles.
I visited there about two weeks ago. Prices are steadily appreciating. Houses are being constructed. For next 2+ year I see prices going quite up with mostly genuine buyers and less dealer tactics. The only downside is broken roads and less houses overall in sector. I see in 3+ years to get it much more livable and in 5 years fully developed and attractive after I-10.
Dear @li,
Good points raise by Imtiaz.people are living there and many new houses are under construction but it will take time for proper livable. It is very true in whole I sectors poor development and less basic facilities.Let hope for good in next Gov.
Regards
Can I buy 7/8 Marla plot in I-16 within 35 Lakh? Also which sub-sector is better? My plan is to build home within next 2-3 years.
Buy either in 16/2 or 16/4 only. You can buy a decent 5 Marla from 33 to 38 in 16/4. 7 marla is 40+. There are only 5 & 7 Marlas in I-16.
What about faisal town in this budget?
Imtiaz sb, your time is always appreciated for the sincere advises. Thanks a lot and keep it up for the benefit of people
Missing Mr. Khan
Dear Ahmad,
there are thousands of projects in twin cites, go for best option,
you can have Gulberg islamabad as an option. Your budget range meets the plots rates of some blocks in Gulberg islamabad
you can visit their official website for live update
Faisal Town possession area is quite good with high standards but the return on investment has already been maxed out and people living there. Not sure about the availability of Gas. I-16 prices are on the rise and still good for investment with Gas available. For livability Faisal Town possession area is years ahead of I-16 but for 2 - 3 years investment I-16 can be a much better option.