# Latest **URL:** https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/latest.md [Latest](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/tags.md) --- ## [Can a landlord demand extra society security charges after the rental agreement has been signed?](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/can-a-landlord-demand-extra-society-security-charges-after-the-rental-agreement-has-been-signed/283)
**Author:** [@zohakhan](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/u/zohakhan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2026, 8:21am UTC](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/can-a-landlord-demand-extra-society-security-charges-after-the-rental-agreement-has-been-signed/283 "2026-11-07T08:21:59Z")
I am considering renting a house in a private housing society in Lahore. The monthly rent has already been agreed, but the landlord has now mentioned an additional security service charge collected by the society. This … --- ## [Is Buying a D-Type Flat File at Chaklala Heights, Rawalpindi Worth It for Rs. 14 Lakh?](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/is-buying-a-d-type-flat-file-at-chaklala-heights-rawalpindi-worth-it-for-rs-14-lakh/282)
**Author:** [@searchself](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/u/searchself)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2026, 3:51am UTC](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/is-buying-a-d-type-flat-file-at-chaklala-heights-rawalpindi-worth-it-for-rs-14-lakh/282 "2026-11-07T03:51:56Z")
Title: Is Buying a D-Type Flat File at Chaklala Heights, Rawalpindi Worth It for Rs. 14 Lakh? A friend of mine is selling his registration/file for a D-Type flat at Chaklala Heights, Rawalpindi. He is asking a total of… --- ## [Can a seller accept payment from the buyer's relative without creating a future dispute?](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/can-a-seller-accept-payment-from-the-buyers-relative-without-creating-a-future-dispute/281)
**Author:** [@rimshakhan](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/u/rimshakhan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2026, 4:24pm UTC](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/can-a-seller-accept-payment-from-the-buyers-relative-without-creating-a-future-dispute/281 "2026-11-06T16:24:52Z")
I am selling a small house, but the buyer wants the final bank transfer to come from a relative. The person paying will not be named as the buyer in our agreement, which makes me unsure about the receipt. What should I … --- ## [Can a buyer delay the final payment if the seller has not cleared housing society maintenance dues?](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/can-a-buyer-delay-the-final-payment-if-the-seller-has-not-cleared-housing-society-maintenance-dues/280)
**Author:** [@bismamalik](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/u/bismamalik)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2026, 4:35pm UTC](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/can-a-buyer-delay-the-final-payment-if-the-seller-has-not-cleared-housing-society-maintenance-dues/280 "2026-11-05T16:35:23Z")
I am planning to buy a house in a private housing society in Lahore. The seller has agreed on the price, but I recently learned that some monthly maintenance charges may still be unpaid. The estate agent says these charg… --- ## [Can a buyer request a new property measurement if the covered area differs from the advertisement?](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/can-a-buyer-request-a-new-property-measurement-if-the-covered-area-differs-from-the-advertisement/279)
**Author:** [@mahnoorali](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/u/mahnoorali)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2026, 3:35pm UTC](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/can-a-buyer-request-a-new-property-measurement-if-the-covered-area-differs-from-the-advertisement/279 "2026-11-04T15:35:12Z")
I am considering buying a house in Lahore. The property advertisement mentions a certain covered area, but the rooms seem smaller than I expected during my visit. The seller says the measurements are correct and that the… --- ## [Can a buyer request a refund if a housing society changes the plot number after booking?](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/can-a-buyer-request-a-refund-if-a-housing-society-changes-the-plot-number-after-booking/278)
**Author:** [@maryamkhan](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/u/maryamkhan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2026, 9:52am UTC](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/can-a-buyer-request-a-refund-if-a-housing-society-changes-the-plot-number-after-booking/278 "2026-11-04T09:52:11Z")
I booked a residential plot in a housing society and received documents showing a specific plot number. After making several payments, the society informed me that my plot number had changed because of revisions to its l… --- ## [Can a buyer refuse to complete a property deal if the seller has an outstanding bank mortgage?](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/can-a-buyer-refuse-to-complete-a-property-deal-if-the-seller-has-an-outstanding-bank-mortgage/277)
**Author:** [@bismatariq](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/u/bismatariq)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2026, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/can-a-buyer-refuse-to-complete-a-property-deal-if-the-seller-has-an-outstanding-bank-mortgage/277 "2026-11-02T15:05:27Z")
I am planning to purchase a house in Lahore, but I recently learned that the seller has taken a bank loan against the property. The seller says the remaining loan will be cleared after receiving my payment and that there… --- ## [What happens if the seller removes fitted kitchen cabinets before handing over the house?](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/what-happens-if-the-seller-removes-fitted-kitchen-cabinets-before-handing-over-the-house/276)
**Author:** [@Yusramalik](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/u/Yusramalik)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2026, 11:57am UTC](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/what-happens-if-the-seller-removes-fitted-kitchen-cabinets-before-handing-over-the-house/276 "2026-10-31T11:57:40Z")
I am considering buying a ready-built house in Lahore. During the viewing, the kitchen had fitted cabinets, a cooking hob and other installed items. The seller says the house will be handed over after the final payment, … --- ## [Can a buyer ask for a price reduction if the plot has an underground sewerage line?](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/can-a-buyer-ask-for-a-price-reduction-if-the-plot-has-an-underground-sewerage-line/274)
**Author:** [@SidraAli](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/u/SidraAli)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 12:54pm UTC](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/can-a-buyer-ask-for-a-price-reduction-if-the-plot-has-an-underground-sewerage-line/274 "2026-10-30T12:54:56Z")
My family owns a house in Lahore that was purchased through bank financing. We are now considering selling it because we want to move to a smaller property. Some of the original ownership documents are still held by the … --- ## [Can a buyer recover token money if the seller changes the agreed payment schedule?](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/can-a-buyer-recover-token-money-if-the-seller-changes-the-agreed-payment-schedule/273)
**Author:** [@BismaKhan](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/u/BismaKhan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 1:06pm UTC](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/can-a-buyer-recover-token-money-if-the-seller-changes-the-agreed-payment-schedule/273 "2026-10-29T13:06:24Z")
I am considering buying a house in Lahore and have been discussing the payment terms with the seller. We agreed verbally that I could pay the remaining amount in two stages after giving token money. Now the seller wants … --- ## [I live in Saudi Arabia. Will my housing society accept a NADRA online power of attorney to sell my plot?](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/i-live-in-saudi-arabia-will-my-housing-society-accept-a-nadra-online-power-of-attorney-to-sell-my-plot/272)
**Author:** [@NzaimBaig](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/u/NzaimBaig)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 11:43am UTC](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/i-live-in-saudi-arabia-will-my-housing-society-accept-a-nadra-online-power-of-attorney-to-sell-my-plot/272 "2026-10-20T11:43:35Z")
I have been living in Riyadh for six years and own a 5 marla plot in a housing society in Lahore. I want to sell it, but I cannot get leave to travel to Pakistan right now. My cousin in Lahore is ready to handle the sale… --- ## [Should Pakistani Homeowners Install a Lift in a Multi-Storey House?](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/should-pakistani-homeowners-install-a-lift-in-a-multi-storey-house/271)
**Author:** [@MuhammadSiyal](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/u/MuhammadSiyal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 8:27am UTC](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/should-pakistani-homeowners-install-a-lift-in-a-multi-storey-house/271 "2026-10-19T08:27:29Z")
Many houses in Pakistan now have two or three floors, especially where several generations live together. Stairs can become difficult for older family members, but installing a home lift requires space, structural planni… --- ## [Should tenants ask for written permission before installing solar panels in a rented house?](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/should-tenants-ask-for-written-permission-before-installing-solar-panels-in-a-rented-house/269)
**Author:** [@JunaidAkbar](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/u/JunaidAkbar)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 9:14am UTC](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/should-tenants-ask-for-written-permission-before-installing-solar-panels-in-a-rented-house/269 "2026-10-12T09:14:12Z")
With electricity costs being a concern in Pakistan, some tenants may want to install small solar systems in rented houses. However, installing panels could involve changes to the roof, wiring, and electrical connections.… --- ## [Can a property sale get delayed because the original owner has passed away?](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/can-a-property-sale-get-delayed-because-the-original-owner-has-passed-away/268)
**Author:** [@AhmedNehal](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/u/AhmedNehal)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 9:11am UTC](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/can-a-property-sale-get-delayed-because-the-original-owner-has-passed-away/268 "2026-10-10T09:11:53Z")
Some properties in Pakistan are advertised for sale even though the registered owner has passed away and the inheritance process is incomplete. Buyers may deal with one family member without knowing whether all legal hei… --- ## [Would You Buy a House Where the Main Electricity Meter Is Installed Inside Another Property?](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/would-you-buy-a-house-where-the-main-electricity-meter-is-installed-inside-another-property/267)
**Author:** [@LailaMajnu](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/u/LailaMajnu)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 9:24am UTC](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/would-you-buy-a-house-where-the-main-electricity-meter-is-installed-inside-another-property/267 "2026-10-09T09:24:32Z")
Some properties have electricity meters installed in shared spaces or locations controlled by neighbours. Could this become a problem when readings, maintenance or repairs are needed? --- ## [Do Buyers in DHA Phase 5 Lahore Prefer Older Houses for Reconstruction?](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/do-buyers-in-dha-phase-5-lahore-prefer-older-houses-for-reconstruction/266)
**Author:** [@SehrishNaeem](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/u/SehrishNaeem)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 10:03am UTC](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/do-buyers-in-dha-phase-5-lahore-prefer-older-houses-for-reconstruction/266 "2026-10-08T10:03:51Z")
DHA Lahore Phase 5 has both older houses and properties with more recent construction. Some buyers may prefer purchasing an older house and rebuilding it according to their needs, while others may want a ready home. For… --- ## [Would You Buy a House If the Only Access Road Regularly Gets Blocked?](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/would-you-buy-a-house-if-the-only-access-road-regularly-gets-blocked/265)
**Author:** [@ZubaidaBegum](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/u/ZubaidaBegum)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 9:48am UTC](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/would-you-buy-a-house-if-the-only-access-road-regularly-gets-blocked/265 "2026-10-07T09:48:09Z")
A house may be excellent inside, but access can become frustrating if the neighbourhood depends on one road that gets congested during school hours, office timings or local events. How seriously should buyers test everyd… --- ## [Should buyers check if a house has unauthorized structural changes?](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/should-buyers-check-if-a-house-has-unauthorized-structural-changes/264)
**Author:** [@AqibZohad](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/u/AqibZohad)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 10:04am UTC](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/should-buyers-check-if-a-house-has-unauthorized-structural-changes/264 "2026-10-06T10:04:28Z")
Sometimes owners change room layouts, extend covered areas, or modify a house after construction. Before buying a constructed property in Pakistan, how important is it to check whether major structural changes match appr… --- ## [Should Buyers Check the Ownership Transfer History Before Buying a Property?](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/should-buyers-check-the-ownership-transfer-history-before-buying-a-property/261)
**Author:** [@AbparaMalik](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/u/AbparaMalik)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 8:44pm UTC](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/should-buyers-check-the-ownership-transfer-history-before-buying-a-property/261 "2026-10-05T20:44:21Z")
Most buyers check whether the current seller owns the property, but fewer look at how many times the property changed hands before that. Can an unusual transfer history create problems later? What should buyers look for … --- ## [Would You Buy a House That Shares a Wall With a Wedding Hall?](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/would-you-buy-a-house-that-shares-a-wall-with-a-wedding-hall/247)
**Author:** [@FahadSehar](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/u/FahadSehar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 8:39pm UTC](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/would-you-buy-a-house-that-shares-a-wall-with-a-wedding-hall/247 "2026-10-05T20:39:27Z")
A house may look perfect during a daytime visit, but having a wedding hall or event venue nearby could mean traffic, music and parking pressure at night. Would this be enough to make you reject an otherwise suitable prop… --- ## [Would You Buy a House Near a Busy Marriage Hall Area?](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/would-you-buy-a-house-near-a-busy-marriage-hall-area/262)
**Author:** [@BalqeesRashid](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/u/BalqeesRashid)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 8:38pm UTC](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/would-you-buy-a-house-near-a-busy-marriage-hall-area/262 "2026-10-05T20:38:15Z")
Some residential locations have several marriage halls nearby. They may seem quiet during daytime visits but become busy at night. Would weekend traffic, parking and noise affect your decision? --- ## [Should Tenants Ask What Happens to the Security Deposit If They Leave Early?](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/should-tenants-ask-what-happens-to-the-security-deposit-if-they-leave-early/263)
**Author:** [@HumaRabbani](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/u/HumaRabbani)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 9:58am UTC](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/should-tenants-ask-what-happens-to-the-security-deposit-if-they-leave-early/263 "2026-10-05T09:58:28Z")
Plans can change because of work, family or relocation. If a tenant needs to leave before the rental agreement ends, what should happen to the security deposit? Should early-exit conditions always be agreed before signin… --- ## [Would You Buy an Apartment Without a Separate Electricity Meter?](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/would-you-buy-an-apartment-without-a-separate-electricity-meter/260)
**Author:** [@UzairMalik](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/u/UzairMalik)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 8:52am UTC](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/would-you-buy-an-apartment-without-a-separate-electricity-meter/260 "2026-10-01T08:52:38Z")
Some apartment buildings have individual utility meters while others use shared arrangements or building-level billing. Would the absence of a separate electricity meter affect your decision to buy or rent an apartment? --- ## [What Makes a House in Wapda Town Lahore Take Longer to Sell Than Similar Houses Nearby?](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/what-makes-a-house-in-wapda-town-lahore-take-longer-to-sell-than-similar-houses-nearby/259)
**Author:** [@FarzanaMukhtar](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/u/FarzanaMukhtar)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 9:12am UTC](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/what-makes-a-house-in-wapda-town-lahore-take-longer-to-sell-than-similar-houses-nearby/259 "2026-09-29T09:12:49Z")
Two houses in Wapda Town can have similar sizes and asking prices but receive very different buyer interest. Apart from price, what commonly slows a sale—street condition, block, construction age, parking, approach or so… --- ## [Should Apartment Buyers Ask How Many Units in the Building Are Currently Vacant?](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/should-apartment-buyers-ask-how-many-units-in-the-building-are-currently-vacant/258)
**Author:** [@RubiNabeel](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/u/RubiNabeel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 10:22am UTC](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/should-apartment-buyers-ask-how-many-units-in-the-building-are-currently-vacant/258 "2026-09-28T10:22:59Z")
Apartment buyers usually inspect the individual unit, parking and building facilities. But could the number of occupied versus vacant apartments tell you something important about the building? Would a high vacancy rate … --- ## [Should Landlords Make a Detailed Move-In Condition Report With Tenants?](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/should-landlords-make-a-detailed-move-in-condition-report-with-tenants/256)
**Author:** [@HuzaifaNomi](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/u/HuzaifaNomi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 10:36am UTC](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/should-landlords-make-a-detailed-move-in-condition-report-with-tenants/256 "2026-09-25T10:36:03Z")
Rental disputes can happen when landlords and tenants disagree about whether damage already existed when the tenant moved in. Would a room-by-room condition report with dated photographs make rental agreements easier for… --- ## [Would You Buy a House Directly Opposite an Empty Commercial Plot?](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/would-you-buy-a-house-directly-opposite-an-empty-commercial-plot/255)
**Author:** [@KhizarAli](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/u/KhizarAli)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 1:03pm UTC](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/would-you-buy-a-house-directly-opposite-an-empty-commercial-plot/255 "2026-09-24T13:03:02Z")
An empty commercial plot may look harmless today, but its future use could completely change the street. Would you consider this before purchasing a house opposite one? --- ## [Would You Buy a House Where the Bedrooms Share Walls With the Neighbour’s Kitchen or Staircase?](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/would-you-buy-a-house-where-the-bedrooms-share-walls-with-the-neighbour-s-kitchen-or-staircase/254)
**Author:** [@NominaSaeed](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/u/NominaSaeed)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 9:42am UTC](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/would-you-buy-a-house-where-the-bedrooms-share-walls-with-the-neighbour-s-kitchen-or-staircase/254 "2026-09-23T09:42:28Z")
We usually check room size, road width and general privacy, but shared-wall layout gets less attention. Would you consider what rooms are located on the other side of a shared wall before buying a house? --- ## [Should tenants check who pays for major plumbing repairs before signing?](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/should-tenants-check-who-pays-for-major-plumbing-repairs-before-signing/253)
**Author:** [@MuneezaAkhtar](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/u/MuneezaAkhtar)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 9:43am UTC](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/should-tenants-check-who-pays-for-major-plumbing-repairs-before-signing/253 "2026-09-22T09:43:53Z")
A blocked drain or leaking tap may be simple, but larger plumbing issues can become expensive. Should repair responsibilities be clearly discussed before a tenant moves in? --- ## [Should Plot Buyers Get Official Boundary Demarcation Before Paying the Final Amount?](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/should-plot-buyers-get-official-boundary-demarcation-before-paying-the-final-amount/252)
**Author:** [@RakhiSawani](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/u/RakhiSawani)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 11:18am UTC](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/t/should-plot-buyers-get-official-boundary-demarcation-before-paying-the-final-amount/252 "2026-09-21T11:18:35Z")
Plot numbers and dimensions may look clear on documents, but the actual boundaries on the ground can sometimes be confusing, especially in developing areas. Should buyers arrange proper demarcation before completing paym… [Next page](https://forum.pakistanproperty.com/latest.md?page=1)