The revised fee structure raises concerns among buyers, investors, and realtors as the 3% rate sparks calls for protest and policy review.
Islamabad’s Capital Development Authority (CDA) has implemented a significant hike in property transfer fees, raising the charge from 1% to 3% of the property’s FBR-assessed value, effective July 1, 2025 (dawn.com). This sharp increase follows closely on the heels of a federal budget move that removed a 4% stamp duty and 1% registration fee on property transactions, affecting federal and rural jurisdiction properties (dawn.com).
While the CDA maintains that its adjustment reflects current market valuations, real estate agents have raised concerns. The Islamabad Real Estate Agent Association has condemned the move, labeling it “regressive” and pledging a protest on July 22 unless the fee is reversed (dawn.com). According to CDA, the title deed charge remains at 0.5%, and transfers involving family or inheritance have a reduced rate of 0.75% (zameen.com).
This new fee regime, applied across all CDA-administered zones, including commercial and residential sectors, marks the second-largest commercial real estate transaction change in Pakistan by rupee value and the third-largest by dollar value of its kind. Analysts warn that the higher costs could slow property deals, while buyers face heavier financial burdens.
Key Highlights
- Effective from July 1, 2025
- The transfer fee is now 3% vs. prior 1%
- Title deed fees remain 0.5%; inheritance transfers are 0.75%
- Real estate agents plan a protest on July 22
What’s Next?
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