Housing Society Report

Askari III

Report Summary

Askari III is an approved housing society situated on Bedian Road, Lahore, within Aziz Bhatti Town. Launched in the early 2000s and managed by the Armed Forces. It is a gated community and 100% developed. Located in the heart of Lahore Cantt. Main Bedian Road and Lahore Ring Road provide access. Allama Iqbal International Airport is approximately 6.3 km away. RA Bazar Cantt police station provides security and policing. Zameen.com is actively working as an agency. Property transfers necessitate a No Objection Certificate from the Housing Directorate, along with other clearances. The monthly fees for residents is 3,000/-. Apartments are the primary type of units available.

Archivable Data Points

Archivable Data Points are the type of Data Points that change very rarely. Hence, once gathered, they do not really need to be updated that regularly.

 

1. Name: Askari 3, Lahore
2. Address: Askari 3, Bedian Road, Lahore, Punjab 54000
3. Tel No.s: Not Found
4. Landline: Not Found
5. Cellphones: Not Found
6. WhatsApp: N/a
7. URL: https://www.askarihousing.com/ (Website is not working)
8. Email: Not Found
9. Google Coordinates: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vd32AgPXLyKwxiQ2A
10. Legal Formation (Private, Cooperative, Government, Other Authority etc): Armed Forces
11. Supervising Authority: Armed Forces
12. Status of Approval (Approved vs Unapproved vs Partially Approved): Approved
13. Total Area (and Approved Area vs Unapproved Area percentage): 100% Approved
14. Maps (Society vs Approved)

15. Gated Community Status: Yes
16. Housing Society USP:  Located in the heart of Lahore Cantt.

 

1. Statutory Formation (Cooperative, Pvt Ltd., Public Ltd., Authority, Others) along with legislation under which formed: Armed Forces
2. System of Election: No
3. Date of Incorporation: Early 2000s
4. Date of Initial Launching of the Housing Society:         Early 2000s

 

1. Address: Askari 3, Bedian Road, Lahore, Punjab 54000
2. Coordinates: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vd32AgPXLyKwxiQ2A
3. Overall Area/Town Name: Aziz Bhatti Town
4. Approach Road: Askari 2 in Lahore is easily accessible via several major roads. The approach road primarily includes:

5. Gated Community: Yes
6. Entry Points (Number of Gates and in which Blocks/Sectors etc): 

7. Access to Important Roads: See option D
8. Public Transport Access: Available through Bedian Road
9. Distances to Major Landmarks of the City (e.g. Airport, Ring Road, Motorway etc, to put the location in perspective): Allama Iqbal International Airport Lahore is @ 6.3 kms of distance. Lahore Ring Road interchange is @ 3.4 kms of distance/ RA Bazar is @ 2.6 kms of distance.
10. Distances to Important Area Specific Landmarks like Major Schools, Hospitals, Public Parks, Market Areas: Fauji Foundation Hospital is @ 650 meters of distance/ Lums University is @ 6 kms of distance. Lahore Garrison Golf & Country Club is @ 7.9 kms of distance. PAF Skyview Golf & Country Club Lahore is @ 400 meters.
11. Unique features : Located in the heart of Lahore Cantt.

 

1. Sponsors (Original): Armed Forces
2. Current Management (Current Owners/Management Committee): Armed Forces
3. System of Management (Owner Management, Election, Administrator): Administrator
4. Supervising Authority: Armed Forces

 

 

1. Pictures
2. Map Comparison: See point no. 1

1. Name of the Regulatory Authority of the concerned City: Armed Forces
2. Approving Authority: Armed Forces
3. Approval Status
   1. Full Approval: Yes
   2. Partial Approval: No
   3. Pending Approval: No
   4. No Approval: N/a
4. Approval No: N/a
5. Date of Approval: N/a
6. Number of Sectors Approved: All blocks are approved.
7. Any pending issues for approval: No

 

1. Total land: Approved: Yes
2. Total land: Unapproved: No
3. Total Area (Developed vs Undeveloped): 100% developed

 

1. Shopping facilities: The area hosts various shopping facilities, including grocery stores and general markets, ensuring that daily needs are easily met without requiring extensive travel.
2. Schools: The presence of schools like Askari Public School provides educational opportunities within close proximity, making it convenient for families with children.
3. Banks and other financial services: No banks operational inside Askari 3,  Various banks are located within a short driving distance from Askari 3, including branches of major banks such as Habib Bank Limited (HBL), United Bank Limited (UBL), and Standard Chartered.
4. Security and Policing: RA Bazar Cantt police station
5. Communal Activities (Clubs, Gyms, Libraries etc): Available nearby  PAF Skyview Golf & Country Club Lahore.
6. Other Notable Recreational Activities: Additional amenities include community centers and sports facilities, fostering social interaction among residents.
7. Public Parks: The society includes several parks where residents can enjoy outdoor activities, jogging tracks, and children's play areas, promoting a healthy lifestyle.
8. Famous Brands (e.g. Famous Restaurants, Grocery Stores, Supermarkets etc): See option (A) above.

 

1. Bus access: No
2. Rail Access: No
3. Intra-City Access: Through Gulberg Main Boulevard 
4. Inter-City Access:  Through Gulberg Main Boulevard 
5. Petrol Pumps: Available within 1 km of radius

 

1. Approach roads: Constructed & well maintained 
2. Electricity: Available 
3. Gas: Available 
4. Water Supply: Available 
5. Internal Roads Condition: Constructed & well maintained  
6. Internal Road Size (Various Sizes of Main, Branching, and Internal Roads): Main Boulevard is 100 feet wide. Other roads are 30 feet wide.
7. Sewerage: Laid & operational
8. Rain drainage: No
9. Internet: Available 
10. Security: Available 24/7
11. Cable TV: Available 
12. Availability of Schools , Mosques, Hospitals, Shopping Centers, Civic Club(s), Banks (inside and nearby): See point no. 9
13. Status of Cleanliness, Greenery Observed and other Roadside Plantations etc: Clean & well managed. 

 

1. Plots/Units Developed vs Undeveloped (percentage):100% developed
2. Various Plot/Unit Categories (percentage): Information not given on any government or local website.

 

1. Neighboring Housing Projects: Nishat Colony/ Ali view Garden
2. General Area Layout:
   1. South East: Ali view Garden
   2. South west: Nishat Colony
3. Nearby Landmarks: Ali Park Nishat Colony

Dynamic Data Points

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1. What are they Primarily Selling?
   1. Files: No
   2. On-Ground Plots only: No (Only Apartments)
   3. On-Ground Plots with Possession: No (Only Apartments)
2. Approved/in-house/Authorised Property Dealers: 
3. Agencies e.g Zameen, Agency 21, Graana: Zameen.com is actively working. 
4. Sale by Housing Society itself: No

 

1. Transfer of Ownership Mechanism:

2. Registry of Properties allowed: No
3. Property sold on an Allotment Letter: Allotment Letter.
4. Where does the Transfer take place: Transfer takes place in Cantonment board office. 
5. Rate of Plot Transfer: Approx 22 lac with all taxes for 10 marla houses.

 

1. In context Competing Housing Projects (different from neighboring Housing Projects): It is really hard to establish a direct competitor as Askari’s holds a benchmark status in housing projects all over Pakistan. One could argue that, when it comes to housing projects, some competitors by a small margin are Bahria Town Lahore, and Lake City. Otherwise, mostly the market compares Askari with residential areas like DHA,  Model Town, and LHR Cantt.

 

 

 

	Residential open Plot (per Marla)	Residential SuperStructure (per Sq.ft)	Commercial open Plot (per Marla)	Commercial Super Structure (per Sq.ft)
Askari III	750,000	1,800	2,211,700	4,000

 

 

Apartment Size	Prices
4 Bed Apartment	5.5 crore to 5.6 crores

 

 

 

1. Any Actions (in Favour or Against) taken by Governmental Agencies and Financial Institutions: No

 

 

 

1. Monthly and Annual Fees for residents: 3,000/-
2. Transfer Fees charged by Society: No