Saeed, Dubai Discussion Property News & Community Talk

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Umair Hussin

Sunday, August 12, 2012 06:12 PM PST

Reply:

Construction Cost

I am living in saudi arab and I want to built a house in BT my plot size is 45 X 60 in phase 8. I want to construct a double strory house on ground 3 bed and top 2. I want to know what is the approximate cost of A class construction and is there any reliable builder who can build house on turnkey bases. If any body constuct his house on Turnkey please share your experience and give some advice. Thanks a lot

Saeed, Dubai replied on Monday, August 13, 2012 02:46 PM PST

Mr. Umair,
3 beds on the ground floor will make it a cramped place. re-think as there gonna be kitchen, drawing/dining as well.

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Rizwan

Monday, May 14, 2012 04:14 AM PST

Reply:

Tiles or Marbles for flooring ?

AOA,
My 16 Marla house is under construction, which scheme should be followed for floor in below mentioned options?
1) Total Marbel.
2) Total Tile.
3) Marbel & Tile.(Which one for bedrooms and which one for drawing/dinning & TV lounge)

What are pros & cons for using Tiles?

CS replied on Monday, May 14, 2012 12:57 PM PST

Thats all upto your own choice boss.. As ultimately you will be the one who stay in house and enjoy Tiles or Marbles. :)

Saeed, Dubai replied on Monday, May 14, 2012 01:53 PM PST

Mr Rizwan,

I would suggest titles in areas wich are commonly used such as TV lounge, drawing, dining and kitchen+baths. Tiles look always clean whereas marble generally does not give a clean look no matter how much you clean it. Use marble in rooms staircase and garage/outer area.

ZAZ replied on Monday, May 14, 2012 02:10 PM PST

Use 2 x 2 or 1.5 x 1.5 sq feet brownish off-white tiles of best quality for DD n TVL. For rest of the house use grey marble that is cheep and good and will cover your extra cost for big tiles.

marble lover replied on Monday, May 14, 2012 10:29 PM PST

Marble is a permanent material. When it looks faded or worn, you can have it repolished and it is back to new. Tiles are not permanent, can chip and fade and then must eventually be replaced. Anywhere else in the world, if you could get marble in the price of ceramic tile (like you do here), no one would even consider tiling other than a kitchen perhaps.

Ali2 replied on Monday, May 14, 2012 11:34 PM PST

I'm second to "marble lover".

I have installed both the tiles and marble, I'm satisfied with marble installation and it's quality, thinking to replace tiles.

Amar replied on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 01:51 PM PST

Dear Rizwan,
Marble lover and Ali2 have given you the best advice. Marble is the best choice. It is kind of permanent flooring solution. If any tile breaks or chips out, you may not find the same tile again in the market unless you have kept some away at the time of fixing. Also, if they fade out, which is very much likely, then there is no way to polish again like marble.
Otherwise, the choice is yours.
Amar

SI replied on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 07:49 PM PST

Everyone has different experience, living in complete Master Granite tiled house for last 8 years, no color fading, not even a single tile broke and look is same as of new tiles.

akhtar replied on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 06:19 PM PST

price of marbel and tiles

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Sunday, March 25, 2012 06:06 AM PST

Reply:

Architect/Interior Designer Needed (Islamabad)

My house is 90% complete. Looking for a progressive Architect/Engineer/Interior Designer to supervise the finishing of my house.
Must be computer savvy (take design instructions via emails, exchange ideas, propose options electronically etc) and financially stable (be able to complete 100% tasks before getting payment)
Contact at homeoasis(at)live(dot)com with for details to bid on the project.

Note email disguised to avoid spams, replace 'at' and 'dot' with atual character

naughty replied on Sunday, March 25, 2012 12:29 PM PST

any financially stable one in Pakistan completing 100% tasks before getting payment would be financially unstable by now

Kashif Riaz replied on Sunday, March 25, 2012 01:51 PM PST

WOW....

Need a Financially stable In Pakistan , completing 100% without any penny... then you can say he is financially stable but mentally unstable....

Grow up KS....

In case you want to be secure agaisnt any payment made in advance ask for Performance bond or Advance payment gurantee issued by the his banker in your favour.

Saeed, Dubai replied on Sunday, March 25, 2012 02:11 PM PST

I agree with mr naughty and mr kashif.
this is not saudi arabia where arbab is holding the passports and nobody can run away. this is pyara Pakistan. pay first and get work done later....

MKS replied on Monday, March 26, 2012 06:26 PM PST

No one is holding passport in Saudi Arabia, until you are convicted or you have handed over your passport for visa purpose!

Please, stop making fool of people.

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Malik azam

Thursday, March 22, 2012 07:43 PM PST

Reply:

Phase ic

Dear salman and others
please give me a sincere advise. Would it be wise to buy a one kanal file of phase ix in next 2-3 days. At today's cost it will mean around 27 after including tranfer fee and agent commision. Or I have missed the train?

Saeed, Dubai replied on Thursday, March 22, 2012 08:02 PM PST

Just go for it my friend. you will not regret it

Moez replied on Friday, March 23, 2012 12:01 AM PST

How much transfer fee are you adding?

Malik azam replied on Friday, March 23, 2012 12:21 AM PST

120000

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Analyst

Sunday, March 11, 2012 03:32 PM PST

Reply:

There are some people who are pushing for DHA9 because they wanted that price should increase rapidly and to make quick profit. Everybody should know that DHA9 is a very long term business surely for 5 to 7 years, so be careful. Of course it is good for those only who wanted to invest for such a long period of time.

jk replied on Sunday, March 11, 2012 05:07 PM PST

Dear Analyst,

What do you think will be the price of DHA-9 if launched today ?
including development charges. Friends on this forum has stated development charges will be 15 lac . Can you tell over all price please ? since the development charges will be in instalment do you think file price will slide down or remain around 24 ?

the guider replied on Sunday, March 11, 2012 05:50 PM PST

i m not seeing dha 9 balloting and then its development and then transfer of plot.do u imagine how much time need for this process.first balloting, then development and the finally possession. better write ur will on the name of ur children who will possibly see these progress if possible.i think nearly 15/20 years for this project to be rarely populated.

Saeed, Dubai replied on Sunday, March 11, 2012 06:22 PM PST

If you want to build your house in DHA either for yourself or for your next generation, you don't need to ask for views just look at the history of DHA and its price graph for Phases 1-8 and then decide. You will find your answer. DHA is a win win deal...

Ahmed replied on Monday, March 12, 2012 01:04 AM PST

In less than a year, Phase9 files gained around 10 lac and expected
to gain further in the coming months. Are these not short term investment gains?

amir adnan replied on Monday, March 12, 2012 05:05 AM PST

what if sumone wants to invest in dha ,dear guys the only option ppl left wid is dha phase 9 so dats 4 sure dha phase 9 will get momentum and dat time is nt so far away

Nazeer replied on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 12:43 AM PST

DHA 9 is the best option for short and long term investment....

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Amjad Zia

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 06:54 PM PST

Reply:

Dear All, especially CMY, AG, Salman & Maqsood.

I recently came to Jeddah 3-Months ago and got job now.
I realized that I can save 125,000/- per month. Currently, I have 400,000/- cash.

Please advise me the plan to invest safely in a good scheme (Preferable Islamabad)lahore i dont mind, where I can comeback after 5 or 10 years and live a peaceful, secured life. Inshallah.

Need guidance from all you brothers. Jazak Allah.

ali11 replied on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 06:59 PM PST

Don't hurry brother. Best is to save your money & try your luck in next DHA ballot or later buy an on ground plot. Although you will be attracted towards installments & low cost plans but you will get stuck. Wait for the right moment. Opportunities will not cease and keep coming.

Khan replied on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 07:30 PM PST

Dear Amjad,

May your dreams come true by the grace of Allah the Almighty (aameen)

Saeed, Dubai replied on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 07:57 PM PST

I agree with Mr. ali11's advice.

zaheer replied on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 08:40 PM PST

Better go for Bahria E.This is a good investment of future.

Ashraf Malla-Dubai replied on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 11:31 PM PST

Dear All, when is the balloting and what is the good time? I have been saving some money for last the last 10 years to take some plot in DHA.Now my dreams is about to come true planing to come pakistan in few months. Plz guide me:-
1)which is a good phase of DHA.
2)What is the good time to buy.
3)Expected budget 50+ lackh.
Thank you

Ashraf-Dubai replied on Sunday, March 4, 2012 10:49 PM PST

Dear CMY shb,
I met you in your office last year kindly I need your help by answering the above questions

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Wednesday, February 29, 2012 04:46 PM PST

Reply:

I have recently bout a 10m SD House in Askari-X Sec-C. pls advise if it is an Okay decision

Faizan replied on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 04:54 PM PST

Mr Q you should have asked same question before buying. Now you have bought it so be happy and satisfied with this decision. All the best

ra one replied on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 05:36 PM PST

it is useless to cry over split milk.

Shahzad replied on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 06:49 PM PST

do not worry you did the right thing InshAllah.

Saeed, Dubai replied on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 08:03 PM PST

If you are satisfied with the level of security and infrastructure then any price is worth paying.

Human replied on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 08:27 PM PST

@ to dear Faizan & ra on sab.

If this guy have bought some property, even without our consent (though which was not required). He still has a right to ask the future aspects, if some one can share why not? to help others is always positive & main purpose of this.

AG replied on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 11:25 PM PST

Q Sahib don't worry much & thank Allah (SWT) that He has blessed you with a house.

Regards

Q replied on Thursday, March 1, 2012 05:24 PM PST

I bought it for 85K. it is a corner unit. I am not regretting, my concern was since Askari XI is coming up and lots of activity going on in DHA, will the price stay same. If it remain same, I have no regret

Khan121 replied on Friday, March 2, 2012 01:09 PM PST

Hi Q, I am also planning to buy in Askari X, can you please provide me with some guidance in terms of blocks, prices and brokers? Thanks in advance.

Q replied on Saturday, March 3, 2012 08:42 PM PST

Khan121, be careful while paying as I have lost Rs 185,000 as payment was made thru dealer while I was in Dubai. I would say do it yourself and pay with your own hand or atleast payment/draft in the name of authority (under no circumstances in agent's name or cash)

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UAE

Wednesday, January 11, 2012 09:10 PM PST

Reply:

I am based in uae, Is it possible to buy property in DHA lahore without being in Pakistan? simply can i buy property from being here in united arab emirates?

Salman 03004009967 replied on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 09:35 PM PST

Yes, DHA property can be transferred in your name without you traveling to Pakistan. All you need to have is a copy on NICOP or NIC from Pak and copy of your foreign visa or green card plus 2 passport size pictures of you. Any of your relative or friend can transfer this file in your name.

Lahore Real Est
Lahore Real Estate

uae replied on Thursday, January 12, 2012 03:23 PM PST

Salman thank you for the info, and what if i exclusively like to deal with it on my own, and dont wana let my relatives involve into it... nothing person but thats how i like to know.

Saeed, Dubai replied on Thursday, January 12, 2012 06:41 PM PST

You need a copy of the exit page of your passport as well

Lahore Real Est replied on Thursday, January 12, 2012 06:44 PM PST

UAE, If you are are not willing to involve your relative or friend , then you have to come physically.

Lahore Real Est
Lahore Real Estate

JJ replied on Thursday, January 12, 2012 08:35 PM PST

Dear from UAE,
Trust me the services you will get from LRE team are immaculate and you can trust them blindly. I know why Lahore Real Est sahib said that you have to come physically because they don't want to take any blame or big responsibility and can easy transfer it to your name if you send money to LRE account. But it's their honesty as they don't want to deal with people's money directly. You can involve any friend in between if you trust any .

M.Tahir Dubai replied on Thursday, January 12, 2012 09:43 PM PST

Dear UAE.
I strongly suggest you go your self.
It will take just 1 day to complete the process, provided all the home work is done in advance.
UAE is not far from Lhe. Peace of mind is main issue. If you can afford to buy in DHA then traveling to Lhe is still in your reach. Even they are open on Friday.
Yes I agree with @jj let LRE process it for you

awais replied on Friday, January 13, 2012 10:10 PM PST

Dear,
Sorry To Bother you..
Its Better to Trust Others. But More You Trust More You Lose. In This world There Only Parents That You can trust Blindly.
Dear i have seen many foriegn clients that he dont come to purchase or sale their properties. They will lose alot. And without being Here while purchase or sale you dont have the idea of the market and while living abroad you cant know the reality or exact value of your property.
Regards

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