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The Pakistani real estate market in 2025-2026 has transitioned into a phase of stable growth, driven by cooling inflation, reduced interest rates, and significant remittance inflows. While property prices have seen a moderate annual increase of approximately 10.5%, investors are increasingly diversifying into equities and gold, though urban demand in major hubs like Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad remains robust.
Property prices in Karachi have risen over the past two years, but returns have lagged behind the stock market and gold, which are currently favored by investors due to global economic uncertainty.
The market is entering a new growth phase supported by urban expansion and infrastructure development, with well-connected suburbs in major cities emerging as key value drivers.
Residential property prices increased by approximately 10.5% annually, with the average house price in Lahore reaching PKR 6.63 crore by September 2025.
Islamabad experienced a 10-12% increase in house prices in early 2025, driven by a 2.68% growth in the metropolitan population and shifting demand toward lifestyle-oriented housing.
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue expressed support for FBR initiatives aimed at curbing illicit financial flows within the real estate sector.
The government finalized a USD 1 billion loan agreement, a move expected to stabilize the broader economy and support infrastructure-related development projects.
Launch of a new residential project near Islamabad, catering to the growing demand for mountain-based lifestyle properties.
The provincial government announced that property tax assessments in Punjab will now be determined based on the Deputy Commissioner (DC) rate to ensure transparency.
New residential plots were launched in Margalla Enclave to address the overwhelming demand for housing in the capital region.
A reduction in interest rates from 22% to 13% by the State Bank of Pakistan is identified as a primary driver for renewed investment in the real estate sector.