Houses in Pakistan: what they cost and how to buy
A 5 marla house in Pakistan averages about Rs 20,700,000 and a 10 marla house about Rs 40,000,000, according to 2025 developer price data. Stamp duty, registration and legal fees add roughly 4.5% to 7% of the assessed value on top. The quickest way to get current prices for your city is a free request on BlaBlaPrice.
Approximate prices in Pakistan, November 2026 (sellers' websites)| House | Basis | Price |
|---|
| 5 marla house | average, 2025 data | Rs 20,700,000 |
| 10 marla house | average, 2025 data | Rs 40,000,000 |
| Double-storey house | listings | Rs 9,500,000 to Rs 37,000,000 |
| House in DHA Phase 8, Karachi | average, 2025 data | Rs 113,100,000 |
Costs on top of the price
Filer buyers typically pay around 4.5% to 7% of the assessed value across stamp duty, registration and other charges. Registration carries a 1% fee under the Registration Act, 1908. Common extra costs are the legal documentation fee for the sale agreement, the agent's commission and a no-objection certificate (NOC), so ask for all of them in writing before you agree on a price.
Building a house instead
A complete house at standard specification costs about Rs 7,500 per square foot of covered area in Lahore, and about Rs 7,900 in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, according to 2026 construction rates. Give the covered area in square feet when you ask a builder, because quotes are made per square foot.
Season and climate
In this desert climate, summers from May to September are very hot and winters from November to March are mild. Viewings are most comfortable in the mild months, and an outdoor check of the roof, garden or boundary wall is easier then too.
What to put in your request
Name the city and the society or area, the size in marla or square feet, the number of bedrooms and storeys, whether you want a ready house or one under construction, and your budget in Rs. Say whether you want the papers checked before any deposit is paid.
On BlaBlaPrice you describe the house in your own words, and a photo can be added. The AI asks for missing details, looks through sellers' websites and listings in Pakistan, and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Registered sellers receive the request and reply in the chat with their offer, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose to share them. Start with houses for sale or houses for long-term rent.
Questions and answers
How much does a house cost in Pakistan?
A 5 marla house averages about Rs 20,700,000 and a 10 marla house about Rs 40,000,000 in 2025 developer data. Listings for double-storey houses range from Rs 9,500,000 to Rs 37,000,000.
How much is the total cost of buying?
Filer buyers typically pay about 4.5% to 7% of the assessed value in stamp duty, registration and other charges, on top of the price.
How much does it cost to build a house?
A standard-specification house costs about Rs 7,500 per square foot of covered area in Lahore and about Rs 7,900 in Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
Is November a good time to view houses?
Yes, the winters from November to March are mild, while summers from May to September are very hot.
