Housing Society Report

Etihad Town Phase 1

Intelligence Report on Etihad Town Housing Society 

Report Summary

Etihad Town is an approved private housing society situated on Raiwind Road in Lahore. It is a gated community with one entry point. Blocks A, B, C, D, and E are approved by the LDA, while Royal Enclave 1 and 2 are not yet approved. The society is 80% developed and provides some civic facilities including shopping and banks. Property transfer requires obtaining an NDC from the society office and occurs at the head office within the society. The primary selling mechanism includes files and resale of on-ground plots with or without possession. The transfer fee for a 5 Marla plot is PKR 25,000/- (excluding taxes). Bank acceptance of property as collateral is available only on possession plots. The DC/FBR rates are PKR 900,000/- for residential plots and PKR 2,150,000/- for commercial plots. The cash price for a 5 Marla plot in 2024 ranges from 120 lacs to 140 lacs.

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: Etihad Town
    2. Address: Etihad Town, Raiwind road lahore
    3. Tel No.s: 042-111-99-88-77
    4. Landline: 042-111-99-88-77
    5. Cellphones: n/a
    6. WhatsApp:n/a
    7. URL: https://www.etihadtown.com.pk/
    8. Email: info@etihadtown.com.pk
    9. Google Coordinates: https://maps.app.goo.gl/QPCHobA6sJnCTQia7
    10. Legal Formation (Private, Cooperative, Government, Other Authority etc): Private housing scheme
    11. Supervising Authority (if any): LDA
    12. Status of Approval (Approved vs Unapproved vs Partially Approved): Approved (Royal Enclave 1 & 2 are not approved by LDA yet)
    13. Total Area (and Approved Area vs Unapproved Area percentage): 80%/20%
    14. Maps (Society vs Approved): 

Society Map:

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LDA approved Map:

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    1. Gated Community Status: Yes
    2. Housing Society USP (if any): 5 kms from Orange line metro station/ Thokkar Niaz Baig is 6 kms.

 

  1. Legal Formation
    1. Statutory Formation (Cooperative, Pvt Ltd., Public Ltd., Authority, Others) along with legislation under which formed: Private ltd
    2. System of Election: No
    3. Date of Incorporation: 2012
    4. Date of Initial Launching of the Housing Society:2012

 

  1. Location
    1. Address: Etihad Town, Raiwind road lahore
    2. Coordinates:         https://maps.app.goo.gl/QPCHobA6sJnCTQia7
    3. Overall Area/Town Name: Tehsil Raiwind 
    4. Approach Road(s): Raiwind Road
    5. Gated Community: Yes
    6. Entry Points (Number of Gates and in which Blocks/Sectors etc): One 
    7. Access to Important Roads: Through raiwind road only
    8. Public Transport Access:Through raiwind road only 
    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 about 43.5 kms/ Thokkar Niaz Baig is about 6 kms/ Orange line metro station is 5 kms/ M2 interchange is 26.3 kms.
    10. Distances to Important Area Specific Landmarks like Major Schools, Hospitals, Public Parks, Market Areas (if any): Punjab University Campus is 11.5 kms/ Services Institute of Medical Sciences (SIMS) is 18.4 kms
    11. Unique features - location-wise, if any (e.g subcontinent’s first cooperative housing - MODEL TOWN LAHORE, starting point of orange train - PUNJAB UNIVERSITY HOUSING II, converging point of N-5, M-2 and M-11- MOTORWAY CITY, etc): Starting point of orange train is 5 kms 

 

  1. Current Management and/or Sponsors 
    1. Sponsors (Original): Mian Amir Mehmood
    2. Current Management (Current Owners/Management Committee): Current Owners management
    3. System of Management (Owner Management, Election, Administrator): Owners management 
    4. Supervising Authority: LDA

 

  1. Recent Pictures

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  1. Date Started and History of Additions/Extensions
    1. Pictures
    2. Map Comparisons: (See point no. 1 Archivable data points)

 

  1. Approvals Status
    1. Name of the Regulatory Authority of the concerned City: Lahore Development Authority LDA
    2. Approving Authority: LDA
    3. Approval Status
      1. Full Approval: No
      2. Partial Approval: Yes
      3. Pending Approval: Yes
      4. No Approval: N/a
    4. Approval No: Not Found
    5. Date of Approval: 06-02-2021
    6. Number of Sectors Approved: Block A,B,C,D & E
    7. Any pending issues for approval: No

 

  1. Total Area Distribution
    1. Total land: Approved: 1614.32 Kanals
    2. Total land: Unapproved: Not found
    3. Total Area (Developed vs Undeveloped): 80% developed
    4. Distribution of Area (like)

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  1. Civic Facilities
    1. Shopping facilities: Available 
    2. Schools:No schools  
    3. Banks and other financial services: Allied & dubai islamic
    4. Security and Policing: Available 24/7
    5. Communal Activities (Clubs, Gyms, Libraries etc): No
    6. Other Notable Recreational Activities: No
    7. Public Parks: Available & well maintained
    8. Famous Brands (e.g. Famous Restaurants, Grocery Stores, Supermarkets etc) MacDonald is operational 

 

  1. Transport - Intercity and Intracity
    1. Bus access: Through raiwind road
    2. Rail Access: Orange line metro station is 5 kms 
    3. Intra-City Access: Through raiwind road & thokar niaz baig 
    4. Inter-City Access: Through raiwind road
    5. Petrol Pumps: Available in 5 kms radius on raiwind road

 

  1. Status of Development and Amenities Offered
    1. Approach roads: Constructed & well maintained 
    2. Electricity: Available LESCO
    3. Gas: Partially available 
    4. Water Supply: Available 
    5. Internal Roads Condition: Well constructed & maintained 
    6. Internal Road Size (Various Sizes of Main, Branching, and Internal Roads): Main Boulevard is 150 feet, other roads are 35 feet
    7. Sewerage: Constructed 
    8. Rain drainage: No
    9. Internet: Available 
    10. Security: 24/7
    11. Cable TV: Available 
    12. Availability of Schools , Mosques, Hospitals, Shopping Centers, Civic Club(s), Banks (inside and nearby) : Mosques are operational, Allied & Dubai islamic banks are operational, hospitals and schools are available in 15 kms of radius.
    13. Status of Cleanliness, Greenery Observed and other Roadside Plantations etc. Well Maintained 

 

  1. Total number of Plots/Units and their Categories
    1. Plots/Units Developed vs Undeveloped (percentage): 80%/20%
    2. Various Plot/Unit Categories (percentage): ?

 

  1. Surroundings
    1. In context of Neighboring Housing Projects, General Area Layout, Nearby Landmarks: Thokkar Niaz Baig is 6 kms 

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:Available only in resale 
      3. On-Ground Plots with Possession : Available in resale 
    2. Approved/in-house/Authorised Property Dealers : NM Estate
    3. Agencies e.g Zameen, Agency 21, Graana: zameen.com
    4. Sale by Housing Society itself: Yes

 

  1. Plot Ownership Status 
    1. Transfer of Ownership Mechanism: Following are the steps to transfer your plot of file for Etihad Town Lahore:
    1. Registry of Properties allowed: Yes
    2. Property sold on an Allotment Letter: Yes
    3. Where does the Transfer take place: Head office is located within society premises.
    4. Rate of Plot Transfer: 25,000/-

 

  1. Competition
    1. In context Competing Housing Projects (different from neighbouring Housing Projects): Dream Gardens/ Lake City

 

  1. Percentage of Populated Blocks/Areas/Sector: Block A,B,C,D are 50% Populated, Royal enclave 1,2 & A extensions are under development.
  2. Bank’s acceptance of Housing Society Property as Collateral: Available only on possession plots

 

  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) 

All Societies and Town in Rakh Khamba

740,600

2,000

1,735,290

2500

 

 

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

Unit

Price

5 Marla

1.20 crores to 1.45 crores

10 Marla

2.2 crores to 2.80 crores

 

 

  1. Price Model of the last 5 years

 

Year

Price 

2020

65,00,000/- Cash A,B,C Blocks

2021

85,00,000/- Cash

2022

Up to 1 crore in A,B,C Blocks

2023

1,20,0000/- on 1 years instalment Royal enclave block

2024

120 lakhs to 140 lakhs (Cash)

 

 

  1. Legal Problems - Faced by the Housing Society
    1. Any Actions (in Favour or Against) taken by Governmental Agencies and Financial Institutions: None
  1. Legal Problems - Faced by Clients of the Housing Society: None

 

  1. Recent News (Print, Electronic, Social Media) in Favour and Against: None

 

  1. Other Applicable After-Sale Charges
    1. Monthly and Annual Fees for residents: 2,000 for 5 marla
    2. Transfer Fees charged by Society: 25,000/- for 5 marla
    3. Other means of earning for Society: None