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IHC Lifts Ban on Property Transactions in Margalla Hills Localities The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has overturned the ban on the purchase, sale, registration, and transfer of properties in several prominent sectors of the federal capital. Property transactions are now legally permitted to resume in areas including Shah Allah Ditta, Sangjani, and Sarai Kharbooza. The Ruling The decision was handed...

An Exclusive Market Analysis by Apki Property For years, Karachi's real estate market has been described as a "sleeping giant"—vast in potential yet held back by systemic hurdles. But as we move through 2026, that giant is officially stirring. The question is no longer whether Karachi's property sector matters to Pakistan, but how its ongoing revival is actively reshaping the national...

DUBAI: In a significant move to expand international participation in its real estate market, Saudi Arabia has launched a new official digital platform that allows foreign investors, residents, and companies to apply for property ownership. According to the Saudi Real Estate General Authority, applications are now open through the "Saudi Properties" portal. This official platform is directly tied...

BEIJING: While China’s new home prices continued to drift downward in April, the pace of the month-on-month decline slowed to its lowest level in a year, according to official data released on Monday. This development offers an early glimmer of stabilization, though overall housing demand remains weak despite widespread efforts by municipal governments nationwide to revive sales and restore buyer...

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In a major move to revitalize the property market, the government is reportedly preparing a substantial tax relief package for real estate transactions in the upcoming Budget 2026-27. The initiative aims to stimulate both the construction and real estate sectors, driving economic activity and creating new jobs across the country. Official sources indicate that the proposed budget measures focus on...

To eliminate real estate scams and tackle the "land mafia," the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) is launching a centralized online property portal. NAB has ordered provincial development authorities and the housing secretary to hand over all official records, approved maps, and layout plans for private housing projects. The Goal: Link official approval details and layout plans to an online portal...

HDA Warns of NOC Cancellations Over Unpaid Development Charges The Hyderabad Development Authority (HDA) has issued a final warning to developers and property owners with outstanding external development charges. Despite multiple reminders, several housing schemes and commercial projects have failed to pay dues meant for vital infrastructure like roads, drainage, and water...

SBP Relaxes Mortgage Rules to Boost Wazir-e-Azam Apna Ghar Program The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced significant relaxations in prudential regulations for housing finance under the government’s flagship Wazir-e-Azam Apna Ghar Program – “Ghar Ho Tu Apna". According to a circular issued on April 29, 2026, by the SBP’s SME, Housing and Sustainable Finance Department, these changes aim to...

Following directives from the Board of Revenue Punjab, district administrations across the province have initiated a review and revision of property valuation rates. According to sources, the move comes after the Prime Minister was briefed that reducing tax-related hurdles in the real estate sector could significantly help attract foreign investment, particularly from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and...