Top 5 Best Housing Societies in Islamabad in 2024

Islamabad is the capital city of Pakistan and famous for its natural beauty, modern buildings and good living standards. Here is the list of the 5 best housing societies in the city for all those who are seeking to get the best comfort and luxury. In this article, looking at the location, features, legal requirement, and prices we will see the details about 5 best housing societies of Islamabad.

Let’s explore 5 best housing societies in Islamabad in 2024

DHA Islamabad (Housing Societies in Islamabad)

DHA Islamabad is a recognized housing society among all housing societies in Islamabad which spreads over above 40,000 acres in zone V of Islamabad. The residents are highly qualified and the society boasts high security standards of living and it has high financial yields in Islamabad and Pakistan.

DHA Islamabad is providing builting and commercial plots, apartments, farmhouses and pent houses in different phases and sectors equipped with modern facilities. Some of the features of DHA Islamabad include:

• 24/7 security and surveillance
• Underground electricity, gas, and water supply
• Wide and carpeted roads and streets
• Beautiful parks and green belts
• Mosques, schools, colleges, and universities
• Hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies
• Shopping malls, markets, and restaurants
• Sports complexes, gyms, and swimming pools
• Golf courses, clubs, and community centers

Since DHA Islamabad has attained legal status and it is an authorized society which is approved by the Capital Development Authority (CDA). And it has also been registered with Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). DHA Islamabad also operates under government and social regulations and safeguard the rights and benefits of its members and residents.

Islamabad expressway

DHA Islamabad is connected with Islamabad Expressway, Kashmir Highway, Lahore-Islamabad Motorway M-2 and the Grand Trunk Road. It is also serves the main city points and landmark of Islamabad like, Blue area, Faisal mosque, Centaurus shopping mall and Islamabad international airport.

DHA Islamabad is another premium and costly society of Islamabad during its initial stage of development. The price offered or expected for these properties is between PKR 3.5 million and PKR 1.5 billion contingent to the size and location of the property. This cost of DHA Islamabad is determined by the demand and availability, the developmental status, the position and nearness and the market trend..

Bahria Town Islamabad

Bahria Town Islamabad is one of the biggest housing society projects by Bahria Town having laid over 16000 acres in the Islamabad’s zone IV and V. Malik Riaz, known as the man who turned Pakistan’s real estate sector around, is the head of Bahria Town. It is one of the biggest societies in Islamabad and it is designed uniquely in terms of architectural structure.

Bahria Town Islamabad includes Bahria Enclave, Bahria Garden City, Bahria Golf City, Bahria Town Phase 1 to 8 Bahria Town Safari Valley. All the projects have their subject and design like the Egyptian, Moroccan, Turkish or European design.

Residential and commercial properties

The basic and super structure includes different commercial and residential plots, villas, apartments, group development, commercial and shopping malls, parks, mosques, schools, hospitals, cinemas, malls, golf courses, and monuments. Some of the attractions of Bahria Town Islamabad include:

The CDA has sanctioned Bahria Town Islamabad in its capacity but some of its projects have litigative problems and conflicts with the government as well as the people. Some of the challenges of Bahria Town Islamabad include:

• The land acquisition and compensation cases where the allegations of illegal and forcible land grabbing is leveled
• The social and political associations including the question of conservation of ecosystems and natural resources.
• The poor water and sanitation arrangements include the issue of shortcoming and pollution of water provision.

Issues associated with developmental and maintenance scale, where the service provider often delivers a project or service only partially and at a slow pace.

Bahria Town Islamabad is one of the most profitable housing societies in Islamabad known till date. The prices being offered in them vary between PKR 1.5 million and PKR 1.2 billion depending on the size and area of the property. Bahria Town Islamabad’s price is subjected to demand and supply, development progress, location and accessibility, as well as market forces.

Eighteen Housing Society

Eighteen Housing Society is a luxurious and gated community, planned on 572 Acres in the Islamabad’s Zone IV adjacent to the Kashmir Highway. It is one of the finest and wealthiest residential areas in Islamabad and the Pakistan with an 18 golf playing field in the middle.

Eighteen Housing Society offers luxurious and modern residential and commercial properties, such as plots, villas, apartments, penthouses, shops, and offices, with a range of amenities and facilities, such as:
Security and monitoring from time day and night

Subsurface installation of electrical wires and cables, piped gas and water supply

Extended and pavigoned roads and streets

Efficient designs of beautiful parks and green belts

Mosques, School, Colleges and Universities

Such areas as hospitals, clinics, pharmaceutical, and many others.

Supermarkets, stores and cafes

Stadiums, fitness centers, and swimming pool.

Golf courses, clubs and centers

It will be mentioned that eighteen Housing Society is licensed by Rawalpindi Development Authority also known as RDA. It is an FBR and SECP recognized company that works under the government rules and regulation.

Location

The location of eighteen Housing Society is flexible it is close to the Islamabad New International Airport the Islamabad-Lahore Motorway and the University Town. It is also nearly to all associated city areas and attractions of Islamabad including the Blue Area, Faisal Mosque, Centaurus Mall, and the newly developed Islamabad International Airport.

18 Housing Society is one of the most luxurious and costly societies present in Islamabad. Prices for these differ with area and size of the property varying from PKR 30 million to PKR 1.5 billion.

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Gulberg Islamabad

Gulberg Islamabad is a vast and organized real estate venture that comprises roughly 15,000 kanal area in the Zone IV of Islamabad along the Islamabad Expressway. Realistically it is one of the inexpensive and prospective societies in Islamabad that offers a lot of chances for further expansion.

Gulberg Islamabad consists of two parts: Like other housing societies such as; Gulberg Greens and Gulberg Residencia. Gulberg Greens provides farmhouses and commercial land and Gulberg Residencia provides the residential and commercial land, houses, apartments, and shops. Some of the features of Gulberg Islamabad include:

• Security & Surveillance Services: All types of security services including armed security guards and virtual surveillance always.
• It has underground electricity supply, gas supply and water supply.
• Accessibility by wide and carpeted roads and streets
• Ruastant beautified parks and green belts
• Mosques, schools, Colleges and universities
• A few of its application areas include; hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies.
• Such places as shopping malls, markets and restaurants.
• Gymnasiums, fledged sports facilities, swimming pools
• Sports facilities such as golf courses, clubs and centers.

The CDA green signals Gulberg Islamabad and the society lays down a lawful path. It is also on the tax payer list with the FBR and the Pakistan Security and Exchange Commission’s website.

Thus, Gulberg Islamabad shares the link with the Blue Area the commercial avenue jointly representative of the society. It is also in proximity with Benazir Bhutto International Airport and also the Railway station and the zero point interchange Rawalpindi.

Gulberg is another housing opportunity in Islamabad; it is cheap, and the future of the society is bright. They cost between PKR 1.2 million and PKR 500 million for the property size and location.

Parkview City Islamabad

Parkview City Islamabad is a well-planned and safe a residential collective structure located at zone IV of Islamabad on Malot Road. It is among the leading beautiful and financially viable housing societies in Islamabad, and the physical environment of the society is breathtaking and calm.

Parkview City Islamabad offers residential and commercial properties with amazing amenities and facilities, such as:

Private security and surveillance throughout all day and night.

Subsurface electric power, pipeline, and water facilities

Broad and tared roads and streets

Thus, there are beautiful parks and green belts.

Mosque, school, college and universities

Hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, laboratory, and dentist offices

Malls, supermarkets, and dining places

Building such as, sports complexes, gymnasium, swimming pools

In the commercial application, golf courses, club houses and community centers.

Parkview City Islamabad is approved by CDA and is clear and legal. These company is also incorporated with Federal board of Revenue (FBR) and Pakistan securities and exchange commission (SECP).
The location of the Parkview City Islamabad is strategically located and is accessible from Kashmir Highway, Park Road and Kuri Road. It is also nearby Bahria enclave, Bhara kahu and Chak shahzad.

Parkview City Islamabad is one of the most profitable housing schemes in Islamabad. Retails for between PKR 2,5 million and PKR 900 million depending on the size and location of the project. The efficiency of usage, need for land, area issue, and favorable market trend leads to the high rates for Parkview City Islamabad.

Conclusion

Islamabad is a city the people who are seeking to have a comfortable and luxurious housing can afford. Five most famous housing societies in Islamabad are Defence Housing Authority Islamabad, Bahria Town Islamabad, Eighteen Islamabad, Gulberg Greens Islamabad, and Park View City Islamabad. These housing societies have different characteristics, legal and regulations, geographical position, and cost. However all these cities offer a good quality of life as well as high returns for their inhabitants and investors.