The Sakunat Blog

Expert property guides for every decision

Market trends, construction budgets, home finance and area know-how, published for Pakistan.

Seller and banker reviewing bayana and timeline checklist for a mortgage-backed home sale in Pakistan

Sell to a mortgage buyer in Pakistan: timeline + price

Practical playbook to sell to a bank-financed buyer in Pakistan: milestone dates, bayana split, valuation shortfall math, lien/MOD sequence, and current transfer taxes.

17 Oct 2026 11 min read

Bank valuer measuring a pegged residential plot with street access in a planned housing society in Pakistan

Home Finance

How to Make Your Plot Mortgageable Before Surveys Arrive

Turn your plot bankable fast: the right papers, society NOCs, FSV/LTV math, on‑ground prep and a 7‑day checklist for smooth valuation and approval.

24 Sept 2026 12 min read

Under-construction 5-marla grey structure house with scaffolding and stacked tiles on site in Lahore street

Buying & Selling

Should you sell your grey-structure now or finish it?

Sell your grey shell or finish it? Get FY27 costs, tax/fee impacts, and a simple break-even rule with real PKR ranges for Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad.

14 Aug 2026 9 min read

Applicant reviewing LDA City Lahore ballot form beside property map and pay orders during monsoon season

Investment

Lahore’s LDA 2026 ballot: apply now or buy open market?

Compare LDA 2026 ballot odds vs today’s LDA City file prices, total taxes/fees, timelines, and monsoon delays to decide with numbers, not hype.

6 Aug 2026 7 min read

Buyer and seller checking FBR and DC rate tables on a laptop with stamped documents and pay orders on a registrar’s desk in Pakistan

Buying & Selling

Deal Playbook: FBR property valuation 2026 review

Your August FBR property valuation 2026 review game plan: how updated tables hit taxes, smart bayana terms, CGT timing, buffers, and registry‑week moves.

6 Aug 2026 8 min read