Buying
Buying is the service for anyone purchasing a house, flat, plot or commercial unit in Lahore. We work to a written brief, put forward what genuinely fits, verify ownership and outstanding dues before an offer goes in, negotiate on your behalf, and see the transfer through to completion.
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How it works
Step 1
Brief
A proper conversation about area, budget, and what the property is actually for. Living in it, letting it and holding it are three different briefs.
Step 2
Shortlist
We put forward what genuinely fits, including properties that are not advertised anywhere.
Step 3
Checks
Ownership, outstanding dues and demarcation are confirmed before any offer is made. For a society or DHA property this usually takes two to five working days; for registered land, allow one to two weeks for the fard and sub-registrar record.
Step 4
Offer and transfer
We negotiate on your behalf, then see the transfer through to completion.
What does buying with an agent actually involve?
Most of the work happens before you ever see a property. We agree what you are looking for and what you can commit, then filter what is available against that rather than showing you everything and hoping. That saves the weekends most buyers lose to viewings that were never going to work.
Once something fits, the checks matter more than the negotiation. A property at a good price with a title problem is not a good buy, and title problems are common enough here to be the first thing we look at rather than the last.
What gets checked before an offer goes in?
We confirm the seller has the right to sell and that the paperwork matches the person in front of us, and we check what is outstanding against the property so it does not become yours on transfer. In order: the original title document (allotment or transfer letter for a society plot, registered sale deed and fard for LDA or revenue land), the owner's CNIC against the name on that title, a no-demand certificate from the society or a dues clearance from the relevant authority, the approved building plan and completion certificate for a built house, and the last utility and property-tax bills. Ask to see all of these yourself, in the original, before any token money is paid.
Can I buy from outside Pakistan?
Yes, and a large share of Lahore purchases are made this way. The buyer appoints an attorney in Pakistan through a special power of attorney, attested at the Pakistani consulate or embassy, then sent to Pakistan and registered. That attorney can sign the transfer, pay the fees and take possession. The buyer's NICOP or passport, the attested power of attorney and proof of the source of funds are what the society or sub-registrar will ask for. Funds should come through a banking channel, typically a Roshan Digital Account or a normal remittance into a Pakistani bank account, because that record is what makes the purchase and any later sale straightforward with the FBR.
- How the fee works
- The Lahore market norm, which we follow: 1% of the agreed price, paid by the buyer on completion of the transfer. The seller pays their own 1% to their side. Nothing is due at brief, shortlist or offer stage.
- Typical timeline
- Four to eight weeks from a clear brief to a completed transfer for a society or DHA property. Registered (LDA or revenue) property can take longer because the sub-registrar and fard checks add their own steps.
What’s included
- A written brief
- Off-market options
- Ownership and dues checks
- Negotiation
- Transfer paperwork
Who this is for
- First-time buyers
- Overseas buyers purchasing remotely
- Investors
- Families upsizing
Questions about buying
What does it cost to buy through Glosix?
The Lahore market standard, which Glosix follows, is 1% of the agreed price from the buyer, paid on completion of the transfer. The seller pays their own agent separately. There is no charge for the brief, the shortlist or the viewings, and if the purchase does not complete, nothing is owed. We publish the figure rather than a vague promise of competitive rates, because a fee you only discover later is not a rate at all.
Do I need an agent to buy property in Lahore?
No. You can buy directly from an owner or a society office. An agent is worth paying for when you do not know the area well, cannot be present for viewings and paperwork, or want the title checked by someone who does it every week. What Glosix adds is the checking: we treat title, dues and demarcation as the first job rather than the last, we put forward properties that are not advertised anywhere, and we handle the transfer office so you do not have to learn its procedure for one purchase.
What documents should I see before paying anything?
Before any token money, see the originals of: the owner's CNIC; the title document; a dues clearance; and the last utility and property-tax bills. The title document differs by property. For a society or DHA plot it is the allotment or transfer letter, backed by the society's own record and a no-demand certificate. For LDA-registered or revenue land it is the registered sale deed plus a current fard from the Punjab Land Records Authority, which shows who the record says owns it today. For a built house add the approved building plan and the completion certificate, because an unapproved extension becomes your problem on transfer.
Can I buy property in Lahore from abroad?
Yes. Most overseas buyers appoint a family member or trusted person in Pakistan through a special power of attorney, attested at the nearest Pakistani consulate and then registered in Pakistan. That attorney signs the transfer and collects possession on your behalf, so you do not need to travel. You will need a valid NICOP or passport, the attested power of attorney and evidence that the funds came through a banking channel, most simply a Roshan Digital Account. The society or sub-registrar can ask the attorney to appear in person; we arrange that.
What extra costs should I budget for beyond the price?
Budget for the government and society charges on top of the price and the agent's 1%. At current rates in Punjab the main items are FBR advance tax under section 236K (3% of the declared value for a tax filer, far higher for a non-filer), Punjab stamp duty and registration fee on a registered sale deed, and the society's own transfer fee, which DHA and most private societies set per marla. Taken together these commonly add 4% to 7% of the declared value for a filer. The exact figure depends on the society, the property type and whether you are on the active taxpayer list, so we confirm it in writing for the specific property before you commit.