Ignore the rumours, TopCity-1 is fit for investment
Many housing
societies that lie close to the new Islamabad International Airport have seen a
dip in demand. This is mostly because of rumours that the new airport is going
to be enveloping land from some housing societies for the airport’s future
expansion. Despite all it has to offer, TopCity-1 has suffered from a drop in
demand because of these rumours.
Well, I am here
to straighten out the facts for you. TopCity-1 is one of the most sought after
projects in the area, and for good reason. The project currently comprises
eight blocks, i.e. A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H. Block B investors have already
been given possession, while development work is underway in Block A, C and D.
Dynast Associate, the muscle behind the project, is also planning to launch new
blocks i.e. I, J and K. It is expected that 10-marla and 1-kanal residential
plots will be launched in the new blocks.
The developer has
submitted a new master plan for approval to the concerned authorities because
of changes that are needed in the older blocks.
TopCity-1
has all the ingredients of a good investment, but the rumour mill has hurt
sale-purchase activity. The reality is that the new airport does not affect the
society at all. Those planning to invest here can make their move without any
worries. Click here to
read more about the rumours in question.
No-objection certificates (NOCs)
Dynast Associate
has already obtained NOCs from the Rawalpindi Development Authority (NOC#
PHS/86/113) and the Civil Aviation Authority (NOC# P/C-961).
Development Status
Development work
is underway at a good pace in Blocks A, C, and D. In Block A, ground levelling
has been completed, and the developer plans to work on sewerage infrastructure
next.
In the past,
there were some issues when land was being acquired for Block A, but the
situation has been resolved. TopCity-1 has complete possession of the land that
it has put up for investors.
Development work
is 50% complete in Block A, 80% in Block C and 60% in Block D. It was expected
that the developer would hand over possession in Blocks A, C and D in February;
however, because of changes in the master plan, possession will now be granted
later.
Property prices
TopCity-1
features 5-marla, 10-marla and 1-kanal plots in different blocks. It also
offers 4-kanal plots for farmhouses in Block G. Have a look at the table below
to get an idea of the current prices:
Plot Types
|
Price Range
|
5-marla
|
PKR 2,700,000 to PKR 3,000,000
|
10-marla
|
PKR 4,500,000 to PKR 6,500,000
|
1-kanal
|
PKR 6,500,000 to PKR 9,500,000
|
4-kanal
|
PKR 20,000,000 to PKR 22,250,000
|
Where is the land at?
According to
Shiraz Manzoor from Pak Associates, an additional 2,800 kanals will be acquired
for the new Islamabad International Airport. This land will be acquired in the
Pind Rajha area, and TopCity-1 will not be affected by the acquisition.
I am expecting
property prices to shoot up once the new blocks are launched, and the new
airport is inaugurated (the date for which has been set for August 14).
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