Real Estate in Pakistan

How do I find a place to live in Pakistan?

We asked expats how they chose their neighborhood and found a place to live. They answered:

"We lived in Defence as this was close to my husband's place of employment, had a lot of green space, was quiet and has residents who were used to seeing foreigners. We used a real estate company, Deal Makers to find our apartment. You can read more here: How to Find Housing in Lahore http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1195348/how_to_find_housing_in_lahore_pakistan.html?cat=54 Best Areas to Live in Lahore http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1797302/best_areas_to_live_in_lahore_pakistan.html?cat=16," said another expat in Lahore.

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What is a typical expat home or apartment like in Pakistan?

"We lived in an upper portion, an independent flat above our landlord's family who lived in the bottom section. This is typical for most expats. It's hard to get a stand alone house and much more expensive. You can read more about living in Defence here: Living in Defence Housing Authority in Lahore, Pakistan http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1163761/living_in_defence_housing_authority.html?cat=54," said another expat in Lahore.

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What is the average cost of housing in Pakistan?

If you are thinking about moving to Pakistan, cost of living in probably a key consideration. Expats commented about the cost of housing:

"We had a 3-bedroom portion and paid 24,000 rupees per month, although prices have gone up since 2009. Costs are MUCH lower than in the U.S," said another person in Lahore.

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