Pakistan Real Estate Blog

February 25, 2020

Understanding Different Types of Buyers in the Real Estate Industry of Pakistan

A good real estate agent will help you negotiate a better deal What to do when buying a house for the first time: get a real estate agent. Most sellers use minor upgrades to trick...

February 25, 2020

First-Time Property Buyers

First-time buyers are usually individuals with families. One of the most common types of property buyers in the real estate market is first-time buyers. They are usually families who are in search of a foot...

February 25, 2020

Luxury Seekers

Be patient with luxury buyers! Having a clearer understanding of the buyer’s needs can make you appear like an expert and can help you in the long run. Since most people prefer dealing with sellers...

February 25, 2020

Young Property Seekers

Young buyers are attracted by modern features! This where it gets tricky; understanding young property seekers might come off as a complex thing at first, but some common buying patterns will help you easily understand...

February 24, 2020

What’s the Difference Between Cement, Concrete and Mortar?

In This Post – What is Cement? – What is Concrete? – What is Mortar? – Cement vs Concrete vs Mortar Contractors, builders, architects and other construction professionals are pretty familiar with the difference between...

February 24, 2020

Cement

Cement is one of the most essential building materials Cement is one of the most important building materials used across the world and is an essential part of urban infrastructure. It is used as a...

February 24, 2020

Concrete

Concrete is used for beams, foundation walls and slabs, to name a few The main difference between cement and concrete, another popular building material, is their composition. Concrete is a composite of about 60 to...

February 24, 2020

Mortar

Mortar acts as a glue to bind bricks and other building units Just like concrete vs cement, the main difference between mortar and concrete is the ingredients they are made of. The main ingredients...

February 24, 2020

Mortgage and Maturity Mismatch Problems: Mortgage Market Warrants Debt Capital Market

Housing finance is considered a substantially risky investment by commercial banks in Pakistan. Though, this is largely due to the lack of foreclosure laws and clarity of property titles—both of which need immediate attention of...

February 24, 2020

Housing finance providers: Too little, but not too late

Jointly owned by the government of Pakistan and the State Bank of Pakistan (90% and 9.69% ownership respectively), the House Building Finance Company (HBFC) is the only specialized housing finance company in Pakistan. The HBFC...