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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...

LAHORE: The Punjab government has launched a pilot initiative to phase out the issuance of Fard — the traditional record of land ownership — and replace it with a green property certificate, beginning in Sahiwal district from May 1. According to officials, the move is part of a broader effort to reform land and revenue administration across the province. Under the new arrangement, all land...

KARACHI: Senior Member of the Board of Revenue, Syed Khalid Hyder Shah, has announced that the launch of a digital property card integrated with an e-transfer platform is expected to make property transfers faster, simpler, and more secure. He made these remarks during a review visit to Matiari district on Monday, where he assessed the progress of rewriting the record of rights. According to...

Karachi: The Sindh government has started collecting Immovable Property Tax (IPT) through the Board of Revenue’s e-Stamping platform, which is operated by the Sindh Information Technology Company (SITC). The announcement came during a ceremony at the office of Local Government Minister Nasir Shah, where an agreement was signed between Sindh Bank, National Bank of Pakistan, and Bank of Punjab in...

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KARACHI: Senior officials of the Karachi Development Authority (KDA) conducted a comprehensive visit to Surjani Township to inspect ongoing infrastructure and development projects. The visit focused on evaluating the pace and quality of construction work currently underway in various sectors. Overview of Ongoing Works: During a detailed briefing, officials were informed that the rehabilitation of the...

Residential Property Trends Report : Q1 2026The UK residential property market began 2026 on a relatively stable note, although elevated supply levels and persistent economic uncertainty continued to restrain buyer demand and slow down the pace of transactions, according to Landmark Information Group’s latest Residential Property Trends Report.The report indicates that conditions across England and...