Area guides
What it's like to live in each area, who it suits, and what property costs there — with the homes and plots on Matti today.
Islamabad
Karachi
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Karachi
Living in Bahria Town Karachi
A large gated community off the M-9 motorway, organised in precincts, with its own mosque, parks and commercial areas.
29 Sep 2026 · 1 min read
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Karachi
Living in Clifton, Karachi
Karachi by the sea: apartments with sea views, Dolmen Mall, the shrine of Abdullah Shah Ghazi and the city's busiest seafront.
28 Sep 2026 · 1 min read
Lahore
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Lahore
Living in Johar Town, Lahore
A large LDA scheme with Emporium Mall, Expo Centre and Shaukat Khanum Hospital on its doorstep — popular with families and students.
25 Sep 2026 · 1 min read
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Lahore
Living and working in Gulberg, Lahore
Lahore's commercial heart: MM Alam Road, Liberty Market and the Main Boulevard, with some of the city's most central homes.
24 Sep 2026 · 1 min read
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Lahore
Living in DHA Defence, Lahore
Wide roads, planned blocks and its own security: why DHA is Lahore's best-known address, how its phases differ, and what to check before you...
23 Sep 2026 · 2 min read
Peshawar
Rawalpindi
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Renting a house in Pakistan: tenancy agreement and police registration
Before you move in: what the agreement should say, the advance and security, and registering tenants with the police.
4 Oct 2026 · 1 min read
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Buying a plot or house on installments: what to check
Installment plans make property affordable — if you read the schedule. Here is what to look for before you sign.
3 Oct 2026 · 2 min read
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Documents to check before you buy property in Pakistan
Ownership records, society transfers, approvals and dues: the paperwork that protects your money.
2 Oct 2026 · 2 min read