Housing Society Report

9 Prism

 


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Report Summary

DHA Phase 9 Prism is an approved housing society, incorporated in 2015, with an initial launch date of 1975. It covers 4211 kanals and is 80% developed. It is not a gated community.

DHA Phase 9 Prism has achieved benchmark status for efficient development and maintaining good property rates. The community is accessible through Bedian Road and Ring Road. There are no shopping facilities, schools or banks within DHA Phase 9 Prism. There are no communal facilities.

Property sales are handled through authorized dealers, not by DHA. The plot transfer fee is 58,000/- for 5 marla plots (Transfer rates in Nov 2024). DHA Phase 9 Prism is considered a benchmark, with competition primarily from other residential areas such as Model Town and Askari. Only 10% of houses are populated in Q block (Nov 2024). Banks accept DHA Phase 9 Prism properties as collateral. Prices for 1 kanal plots range from 1.3 Crore to 4.5 Crore (Transfer rates in Nov 2024).

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. Basic Information and Overview
    1. Name: DHA Phase 9 Prism 
    2. Address: Defence Housing Authority (DHA) HeadOffice - Lahore, Phase - VI Sector A DHA Phase 6, Lahore
    3. Tel No.s:  (042) 111 342 547
    4. Landline:  (042) 111 342 547
    5. Cellphones: N/a
    6. WhatsApp: N/a
    7. URL: https://dhalahore.org/
    8. Email: customercare@dhalahore.org
    9. Google Coordinates: https://maps.app.goo.gl/q7f9Ko2nfVptXnwD8
    10. Legal Formation (Private, Cooperative, Government, Other Authority etc): Private
    11. Supervising Authority: Defence Housing Authority
    12. Status of Approval (Approved vs Unapproved vs Partially Approved): Approved
    13. Total Area (and Approved Area vs Unapproved Area percentage): 4211 kanals 100% approved
    14. Maps (Society vs Approved):

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    1. Gated Community Status: No
    2. Housing Society USP: Managed to achieve benchmark status among housing societies in pakistan for efficient development delivery & maintaining good property rates.

 

  1. Legal Formation
    1. Statutory Formation (Cooperative, Pvt Ltd., Public Ltd., Authority, Others), along with legislation under which formed: Defence Housing Authority
    2. System of Election (if any): No
    3. Date of Incorporation: 2015
    4. Date of Initial Launching of the Housing Society: 1975

 

  1. Location
    1. Address: Defence Housing Authority (DHA) HeadOffice - Lahore, Phase - VI Sector A DHA Phase 6, Lahore
    2. Coordinates: https://maps.app.goo.gl/q7f9Ko2nfVptXnwD8
    3. Overall Area/Town Name: DHA
    4. Approach Road(s): Bedian Road & Ring road
    5. Gated Community: No
    6. Entry Points (Number of Gates and in which Blocks/Sectors etc): Two 
    7. Access to Important Roads: Through ring road & Bedian road
    8. Public Transport Access: 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 is located @ 21.9 kms distance, ring road interchange is @ 1000 metres distance.
    10. Distances to Important Area Specific Landmarks like Major Schools, Hospitals, Public Parks, Market Areas (if any): General Hospital is @ 11.4 kms distance. Combined Military hospital is @ 17.4 kms distance, train station is @ 12.9 kms distance.

 

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

 

  1. Recent Pictures

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  1. Date Started and History of Additions/Extensions
    1. Pictures
    2. Map Comparisons: See point no. 1 in archivable data

 

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

 

  1. Total Area Distribution
    1. Total land: Approved: Yes
    2. Total land: Unapproved: No
    3. Total Area (Developed vs Undeveloped): 80% developed 
  1. Civic Facilities
    1. Shopping facilities: None
    2. Schools: None
    3. Banks and other financial services: None
    4. Security and Policing: Bedian police station
    5. Communal Activities (Clubs, Gyms, Libraries etc): None
    6. Other Notable Recreational Activities: None
    7. Public Parks: Under construction 
    8. Famous Brands (e.g. Famous Restaurants, Grocery Stores, Supermarkets etc): None

 

  1. Transport - Intercity and Intracity
    1. Bus access: Through Bedian road
    2. Rail Access: None
    3. Intra-City Access: Through Bedian road & ring road
    4. Inter-City Access: Through Bedian road & ring road
    5. Petrol Pump: None
  1. Status of Development and Amenities Offered
    1. Approach roads: Constructed 
    2. Electricity: Yes
    3. Gas: no
    4. Water Supply: Yes
    5. Internal Roads Condition: Constructed & well maintained 
    6. Internal Road Size (Various Sizes of Main, Branching, and Internal Roads): Main Boulevard is 300 feet other street roads are 40 feet 
    7. Sewerage: Done
    8. Rain drainage: No
    9. Internet: No
    10. Security: Police station Defence A
    11. Cable TV: No
    12. Availability of Schools , Mosques, Hospitals, Shopping Centers, Civic Club(s), Banks (inside and nearby) : All available in 10 kms radius
    13. Status of Cleanliness, Greenery Observed and other Roadside Plantations etc.: Under construction 

 

  1. Total number of Plots/Units and their Categories
    1. Plots/Units Developed vs Undeveloped (percentage): 80%/20%
    2. Various Plot/Unit Categories (percentage):          Information not available on official DHA/Gov websites.

 

  1. Surroundings
    1. Neighboring Housing Projects: DHA Phase 9 Town, Ashiana Housing Scheme, Askari 11.
    2. General Area Layout:
      1. West: 9 Town
      2. North: Askari 11
    3. Nearby Landmarks: PKLI Hospital 

 

Dynamic Data Points

Dynamic Data Points are the Data Points that change often and with more frequency than the Archivable Data Points. These Data Points need to be changed i.e. the H.S.R needs to be updated or reviewed at least once a year.

 

  1. General Selling Mechanism
    1. What are they Primarily Selling?
      1. Files: Yes
      2. On-Ground Plots only: Yes
      3. On-Ground Plots with Possession: Yes
    2. Approved/in-house/Authorised Property Dealers : For details please visit https://dhalahore.org/affiliates/
    3. Agencies e.g Zameen, Agency 21, Graana: All agencies working with DHA
    4. Sale by Housing Society itself: No
    5. Process: DHA sells through its authorized dealers & does not sell plots itself. If an outside developer plans to develop a project on DHA’s Land, they can not construct or sell without entering into joint ventures (JV) with DHA, making DHA a partner/guarantor in the project.

 

  1. Plot Ownership Status 
    1. Transfer of Ownership Mechanism:  Seller Signs verification form along with his CNIC & Allotment letter. (If possession plot then site plan attached with these documents as well).Submitted to DHA Along with Pays Rs. 2500/- voucher. DHA took 48 hours and gave a back verification form to the buyer/dealer.
    2. Registry of Properties allowed?No
    3. Property sold on an Allotment Letter: Yes
    4. Where does the Transfer take place: Defence Housing Authority (DHA) HeadOffice - Lahore, Phase - VI Sector A DHA Phase 6, Lahore
    5. Rate of Plot Transfer: 58,000/- for 5 marla (Nov 2024)

 

  1. Competition
    1. In context Competing Housing Projects (different from neighboring Housing Projects): It is really hard to establish a direct competitor as DHA 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 DHA with residential areas like Model Town, Askaris, and LHR Cantt.

 

  1. Percentage of Populated Blocks/Areas/Sector: Only 10% houses in Q block
  2. Bank’s acceptance of Housing Society Property as Collateral: Yes

 

  1. DC/ FBR Rates:
 

 

Residential open Plot (per Marla)

Residential SuperStructure (per Sq.ft) 

Commercial open Plot (per Marla)

Commercial Super Structure (per Sq.ft) 

Defence Phase Ix - Prism Sectors - A, P, Q 

777,800 

2,500/-

4,127,100

4000/-

Defence Phase IX - Prism Sectors - A, P, Q - Sector Shops

-

 

3,597,100

4,000/-

Defence Phase IX - Prism All Sectors Excluding A,P, Q & J

647,800 

2,500

4,037,100

4,000

Defence Phase IX - Prism All Sectors Excluding A,P, Q & J - Sector Shops

 

 

3,597,100

4,000

Defence Phase IX - Prism J-Sector

647,800 

2,500

3,597,100

4,000

 

 

  1. Overall Price Range/Variation of each Category of Unit/Plot: 

Area Size

Price Range

5 Marla

PKR 45 Lakh – 1.2 Crore

10 Marla

PKR 90 Lakh – 1.9 Crore

1 Kanal

PKR 1.3 Crore – 4.5 Crore

2 Kanal

PKR 3.65 Crore – 12 Crore







           8. Price Model of the last 5 years (Nov 2024):

 

5 Marla residential plot

Prices

2021

62.81 lacs

2022

83.49 lacs

2023

83.25 lacs

2024

71 lacs 

 



  1. Legal Problems - Faced by the Housing Society
    1. Any Actions (in Favour or Against) taken by Governmental Agencies and Financial Institutions: No

 

  1. Legal Problems - Faced by Clients of the Housing Society: No

 

  1. Recent News (Print, Electronic, Social Media) in Favour and Against: No

 

  1. Other Applicable After-Sale Charges
    1. Monthly and Annual Fees for residents: For details please visit the link https://dhalahore.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Revision-in-Dues-on-Services.pdf
    2. Transfer Fees charged by Society: 58,000/-.