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Pakistani couple comparing rent and mortgage figures on a phone with city apartment blocks in the backgroundHome Finance

Rent vs buy Pakistan 2026: October break-even at 11.5%

Pakistan 2026 rent vs buy at 11.5%: quick rule, city break-evens, EMI math, FY27 transfer cuts, and how a 5% Apna Ghar rate changes the result.

4 Oct 2026 10 min read

Buyer and deed writer reviewing FBR valuation tables and DC rates at a registrar office counter in PakistanBuying & Selling

FBR property valuation 2026: Recheck your deal’s tax math

Mid‑year SROs shifted valuations. Learn which date locks your rate, how to read your city’s table, and when FBR vs DC values set federal and provincial taxes.

17 Sept 2026 12 min read

Buyer comparing two property payment plan schedules with dates and rupee amounts on a spreadsheet, Pakistan city skyline in backgroundBuying & Selling

Compare launch plans at 10.5%: Pakistan guide

Build a PV comparison of launch plans at a KIBOR-based rate. Exact cashflows, taxes and fees, city timing quirks, and a 12 vs 36‑month example at 10.5%.

14 Sept 2026 11 min read

Buyer and seller reviewing a bayana receipt and pay orders at a Karachi real estate office tableBuying & Selling

Standard bayana after FY27 tax cuts and August launches

Standard bayana amount in Pakistan now: real 5–10% ranges, city nuances, FY27 effects, and airtight clauses you can copy for safer deals.

27 Aug 2026 11 min read

Overseas Pakistani reviewing Roshan Apna Ghar documents on a laptop with Lahore skyline in the backgroundHome Finance

Roshan Apna Ghar for NRPs: August 2026 Fast-Track

A practical Aug 2026 fast‑track for NRPs: who qualifies, 10–15 day closing plan, LTV ranges, cash to close in PKR, and key tax/PoA steps to avoid delays.

6 Aug 2026 10 min read