hi there just wanted to ask if you had any joy with apartment hunting. i am moving to lahore from the uk with my children. my husband has been offered a job there. however finding it so difficult to get basic informarion on how to find a place to live. from what i understand 'defence' is supposed to be one of the better areas to live, however ive heard its miles away from where my husband will be working, which is in thokar niaz beig. anyway it would be a great help if you could forward any info on this way.

many thanks
Shazia

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Hey,

I'm an American expat currently living in Lahore. This is my third year here, and my husband and I plan to move between June and August 2009.

I've written several articles about living in Lahore here:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/user/243909/heather_carreiro.html

Just type "Lahore" or "Pakistan" in the search bar to get the relevant articles. I'm working on a guide for expat living in Lahore, and once it's done I'll post it.

Our apartment in Defence Phase 4 (3 bedroom, 3 bath, living, kitchen, 2 terraces) will be available for rent when we go. We furnished it last December and bought 2 new split AC units in April. Our landlords are great. If anyone wants to take a lease starting this summer, you could have our place which is a great location. You could even arrange to buy our furniture instead of spending weeks of frustration getting it made and furnishing your house. Email me at
heathercarreiro@gmail.com for photos and more info.

As far as the original post, it is very difficult to find short term accommodation for a single female in Lahore. You'd be best to try to meet some other single females via the online community who might have a spare room they can rent you.

Stay in Defence, Cantt, Model Town, or Gulberg.

For the family who has a job near Thoker, that is near the motorway entrance and quite far from Defence. It will be a one hour drive. Better for you to find housing along the Canal in a housing complex like Eden Canal Villas. Rents will be cheaper than Defence and the location will be much more convenient for you. You may even consider Bahria Town, which is a suburban area of Lahore. It is a 45 minute drive from the center, but much closer to Thoker.

Heather

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