Iran-US Peace Deal: What It Means for Pakistan’s Property and Rental Market
The geopolitical landscape of the Middle East shifted dramatically in June 2026 when the United States and Iran reached a peace agreement, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending months of regional military tension. For most Pakistanis the immediate visible effect is at the petrol pump — fuel prices are falling. But the downstream effects […]
Airbnb in Lahore 2026: Complete Guide for Hosts and Guests
Lahore is Pakistan’s cultural capital, its most visited city, and increasingly one of its strongest short-term rental markets. Corporate travelers, domestic tourists, overseas Pakistanis visiting family, and international visitors drawn by Lahore’s food, heritage, and hospitality — all of them are booking private accommodation on Airbnb instead of hotels. The direct answer: Airbnb is fully […]
Best Sector to Live in Islamabad 2026: Complete Sector by Sector Guide
Islamabad’s CDA sectors are not equal. F-7 and G-11 are different cities within the same city — different infrastructure, different commutes, different tenant profiles, and very different monthly costs. The direct answer: The best sector to live in Islamabad in 2026 depends entirely on your priorities. F-7 and F-8 offer the best city-centre access and […]
Best Holiday Homes in Murree 2026: Top Areas, Prices and What to Expect
Murree has been Pakistan’s favourite hill station escape for generations — and in 2026 the holiday home market there is more developed than ever. Families travelling from Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Karachi increasingly choose a private furnished holiday home over a hotel room, trading the institutional feel of a hotel for a real kitchen, more […]
Holiday Home Rental in Islamabad and Murree 2026: Where to Stay and What to Expect
Pakistan’s holiday home market has grown well beyond traditional hotels. Families, groups, and visitors increasingly prefer private furnished homes — more space, more privacy, a real kitchen, and the comfort of a home rather than a hotel room. Islamabad and nearby Murree are two of the strongest holiday home destinations in the country, each offering […]
Property for Sale in Islamabad 2026: Complete Investment Guide for Buyers and Investors
Islamabad’s property market in 2026 is one of the most compelling investment stories in Pakistan. Strong rental demand, consistent capital appreciation, improving transaction economics after the budget’s tax cuts, and a growing overseas Pakistani investor base are all converging at a moment when quality properties in the right locations are still available at prices that […]
Best Areas to Live in Islamabad 2026: Complete Neighbourhood Guide
Islamabad is Pakistan’s most liveable city. Clean roads, relatively safe streets, good schools, access to nature, and a professional community that makes it the preferred destination for corporate relocations, returning overseas Pakistanis, and families upgrading from other cities. But Islamabad is not one experience. Bahria Town feels completely different from F-7. DHA has a different […]
Capital Gains Tax on Property in Pakistan 2026: What Every Seller Needs to Know
If you are selling a property in Pakistan in 2026 there is one tax that determines how much of your profit you actually keep. Capital Gains Tax — or CGT — is the FBR’s share of whatever you made between buying and selling. Most Pakistani property sellers either do not know what rate applies to […]
Withholding Tax on Property Purchase in Pakistan 2026: What Every Buyer and Seller Needs to Know
Pakistan’s Budget 2026-27 delivered one of the most significant reductions in property transaction costs in recent years. Withholding tax on property purchases was cut nearly in half for registered tax filers — a change that directly affects anyone buying or selling property in Pakistan right now. If you are in the process of a property […]
Property Tax in Pakistan 2026: Complete Guide for Homeowners and Landlords
One of the most common sources of confusion among Pakistani property owners is the difference between the various taxes that apply to owning, renting, and selling property. Most people use “property tax” as a catch-all term — but in Pakistan’s tax system three distinct taxes apply to property, and understanding which one applies to your […]