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How much does land cost in Islamabad?

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  Real Estate: Real estate is a word that we use in our daily life conversation regarding property matters but have you ever thought what does the word actually mean? What is its significance? The word real estate is derived from two words of Latin and French respectively. Real is derived from Latin which means “present, authentic or   genuine.” The word Estate is translated into English after deriving from an old French word “ estat ” which means “status or rank.” So if combined together, the whole word means an individual who owns a piece of land or relevant units. Land: It is said that the best investment on earth is earth. This implies that if all things fail, the land that you have invested into will repay through one way or another. However, to get a significant amount of pay back that take cares of you in your old age, you need to invest in the right kind of asset during springtime of life.  Right Asset: How to know that the property you are investing into will yield high retur

Should I invest in stock or real estate?

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  Stock: A stock is a security that represents the ownership of a fraction of a corporation. It is also known as equity. By investing in stock, you own a significant proportion of the corporation's profits which are equal to the number of stocks they own. The units of stock are called shares and these are handled by your stock broker who acts as a mediator between you and a securities exchange.  Stock Exchange: What is a stock exchange? How does it work? Well, according to layman language, stock exchange is a market where stocks are purchased and sold. The stock exchange works in a trading manner where the rates of shares keep changing depending upon the number of shares being sold and purchased. Real Estate: Real estate includes real assets or property in the form of land. This land is purchased and sold to gain monetary benefits from it. Sometimes the investor goes an extra mile by building a residential or commercial unit over the acquired land to sell it or put it on rent for a

Traits of a Good Real Estate Agency

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Real estate agencies in Pakistan have taken property related work to next level. Initially only property offices were functional, which were run by one to two persons. Now the concept of marketing companies has taken the world of real estate by surprise. These companies not only provide real estate consultation but recommend you properties that fall under your requirements and budget. The exceptional service that they provide is that these agencies market and promote your real estate projects too! How to know that the agency you are consulting is good enough? How to find a good real estate marketing company? Three factors play a huge role that make an ordinary company a great agency!  3 Factors: The three points that add value to a marketing agency are: Honesty Client Dealing After Sale Services Honesty: If a company remains fully honest and keeps you updated regarding each and every detail of the asset you are going to invest in, then that company is surely a good one. It is mandato

How to select a realtor?

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  Realtor: A real estate agent, also known as a realtor, is an estate professional who deals in buying and selling of land or substantial property. A realtor either works single handedly or in a marketing agency that has the same agenda and work ethic. Selection of working style depends upon your own capabilities and personality. If you think you are a born leader, you can work individually but if you think you can excel more with a bunch of people then you can choose team work.  Here comes the question of interest. How to select a realtor? There are certain ways you can approach an estate agent but all of these require awareness and enough research.  Ways of selecting: Here are a few ways how you can contact an estate agent: Online Applications Property Offices Marketing Firms Online Applications: The easiest way to find a realtor is through user friendly applications. The most commonly used property related applications in Pakistan are OLX and Zameen.com . Property consultants and re

Modernization of Islamabad and its Impact on the Real Estate Sector

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Islamabad, Pakistan's capital, is situated on the Potohar Plateau in the northwest of the country. This location has historically been crucial as a junction between Rawalpindi and the North West Frontier Province. The city was created in 1960 to take the position of Karachi, which had served as Pakistan's capital since 1963. Islamabad and Rawalpindi are considered twin cities because of their close proximity. The real estate sector in Islamabad is of a whole new level as compared to the rest of the country. The infrastructure, trends, and quality is drastically changing and taking new forms every now and then. Urban development is on its peak. Being the capital of the country, it has a huge impact on the development of the city itself. Islamabad – the Beautiful  The pulsing beat of Pakistan today is Islamabad, resonating with the energy and strength of a thriving, developing nation. It is a metropolis that embodies the aspirations and desires of a young and vibrant nation, as w

Investment options with high returns in Islamabad

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Being a Pakistani, your ideal home would somewhat be equivalent to a safe and secure living space where you can not only reside but experience the beauty of life at its peak. For this, you must have had imagined living in a peaceful environment, in the midst of scenic views away from the hustle bustle of the main city. One city that falls under the description given above is without a shroud of doubt, Islamabad, the capital of our country.  Investment in Islamabad: Islamabad is not only a great city to live in but is an equally good opportunity from an investment point of view. The clean and green capital is the true definition of serenity and modernism. People from all over the country wish to visit and reside in this state of the art city. What grabs the attention of investors is the fact that almost all of the projects situated in Islamabad have become popular and yield high returns.  With respect to residential and commercial projects, the following are the names that are doing exc