The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is responsible for planning and launching new sectors of Islamabad. It plays an essential role in Pakistan’s Real State. As per CDA Ordinance 1960, it has the authority to administer Islamabad Capital Territory. It maintains uniformity in the development and planning of the Capital.
CDA is also responsible for implementing building laws, NOCs, and planning of the capital city. CDA also coordinates with sources like Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI) to achieve harmony and uniformity.
Let us have an overview of the best CDA sectors in Islamabad where to invest profitably. You may ask why we are talking about the CDA sectors.
Let us look at it from another angle. What was Islamabad before this expanded city?
The people who have lived long here to see it built. The pictures and old areas likeSaidpur village show the history. A few decades back, mountains and lots of green areas surround the major part and with a small population.
All of it was strategically built later. CDA has played a vital role in the planning and development of the city.
Yes, the reason it is called Islamabad the beautiful!
Wait there is more. We have compiled a list of reasons to invest in CDA sectors rather than other residential schemes:
CDA sectors for best investments arelocated in central Islamabad. Almost all other private societies are located far and mostly in the surroundings of the capital city Islamabad.
People love to live in the heart of the city where all facilities are available. They prefer to live in centrally located areas.
The rate of profitability is higher because allotment is limited. Private schemes attract their customers to register and sell any plots as in demand. As per the rule, more supply and falling demand would ultimately affect the profits.
With CDA, Government is the responsible party. People try to play safe and avoid potential frauds by the private schemes and opt for CDA sectors for investment.
Let’s talk about some disadvantages of CDA. It takes longer than expected to build the market. Many of its projects are pending. Investors are waiting for their lands under CDA to be constructed.
Also, people associate CDA with low quality of development. It has a lot of competition relating to quality. Other residential societies like Bahria Town and DHA have proved themselves and provided quality work.
Let’s hope CDA will overcome these issues and make a comeback. New projects have been announced. Let us keep our hopes high and check out the best sectors to invest in in Islamabad.
As shown in the chart below Islamabad is divided into five zones.
Zone 1 & 2 consists of 22km sectors that are arranged in numeric order horizontally, vertically alphabetically.
Islamabad is expanding in zones 2 and 5 now. Many residential societies that are private developers have started their projects there.
Zone | Area (Acres) | Area (KM-Sq) |
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1 | 54,958.25 | 222.4081 |
2 | 9,804.92 | 39.6791 |
3 | 50,393.01 | 203.9333 |
4 | 69,814.35 | 282.5287 |
5 | 39,029.45 | 157.9466 |
You can visit CDA’s official website to follow more on the latest updates.
Land acquisition in these sectors is still in process and CDA launched them not long ago. The land sharing policy here is that the owners would receive 1 Kanal of a developed plot against 4 Kanal of land.
These sectors have access through Margalla Avenue and are located near Moaza Kharbooza.Margalla Avenue starts from sector D-12 and leads up to G-T road.Newly launched sectors can be accessed here.
It is a good location and should be considered for future planning for more than 5 years. And also, after the development and construction is done.
E-12 is located near Golra Sharif Shrine. Although it is adjacent to one of the sought-after and developed sectors that is E-11. This area has an issue of encroachments and disturbance from the Shrine area.
Depending on plot sizes and area prices in this area ranges from 30 lakh-2 crores.CDA has to still take possession and begin development in the area.
It’s a long shot. You want to invest and forget it for ten years. It surely will give returns when it is developed and ready to be possessed.
A part of this sector called G-14/4 is complete. Mainly because it was established in 2004 by FGEHF. It is a government organization that buildsa house for government employees in Islamabad.
G-14’s location is on the main Srinagar Highway. Sector G-13 near this is well settled and developed while FDEHF hasn’t sped up the land acquisition in G-14/2 and G-14/1.
There are three sub-sectors in which investment can be done. These are the G-14’s developed areas.G-14 offers plots in 4 Marla, 5 Marla, 7 Marla, 10 Marla, 12 Marla and 1 kanal.
It is located in main Islamabad. Sector i-11 comes in Zone 1. The area is still under development.Afghan migrants used to live in I-11 /1. This area has encroachmentsthat seem difficult for the authorities to evacuate.
This area has a lot of worth and can be valued if an attempt to grow and restructure it can be made.
The I-12 sector of CDA has a great location. It is in the region surrounding NUST Road. This connects I-11 and NUST University. This area is in high demand and costly. Its work tender is expected soon. Price will spike once it’s in the developing phase.
This is a progressed area where a small number of houses are in development. It is near Golra Morr. This sector contains Ripha University and Hajj Complex.
This area is associated with Rawalpindi then Islamabad.A sufficient number of houses are there but roads are broken and streets and surroundings are not in any good condition, it has a room for a lot of improvement.
But since it’s about to get densely populated. It is short term investment and can be expected returns within 5 years.
This sector is currently underdeveloped. It is linked to the road connecting to sector I-14.This sector has already been budgeted for growth, and the location is excellent.
It’s in thelist of sectors is to be established shortly. After performing balloting of plots, construction work would soon begin here.It is a nice area for investment if you act now.
I-16 linkswith sectors I-15 and I-16. It’s a developing area with random houses. Surrounding communities are Foreign Office Employees Cooperative Housing Scheme (FOECHS) and CBR Phase 2 Islamabad.
I-16 consists of ready-to-build residential plots ranging in size from 5 to 8 marlas. Plot prices for five marla plots range from 18 to 25 lacs, while eight marla plots cost between 25 and 35 lacs.
This location is very far away from the population.It will take a long time before I-16 will see a significant increase in value.Vast plots of land on I-16/3 are most likely reserved for factories which is a demotivator.
It can be a good choice being a CDA approved land which costs a low price.
After decades of negligence, the development of new sectors is underway.
Upcoming CDA sectors for investmentare E-12, C-13, C-14, C-15, C-16, H-16, I-17, F-13, E-13, D-13, 1-12.
So, these were the best CDA sectors for investment in Islamabad. According to CDA officials, they are going to add nearly 23,000 newly developed plots/housing units. This step will bring relief for the middle and lower-middle classes as well.
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