The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued revised property valuation rates in Islamabad, cutting values by 30 to 50 percent, officials confirmed.
The new rates apply to residential and commercial plots across 68 locations in the federal capital. The move comes after traders requested relief for the real estate sector.
In Sector B-17, plots with possession saw their property valuation reduced from Rs50,000 to Rs30,000 per square yard. Non-possession plots dropped from Rs40,000 to Rs15,000 per square yard.
High-end areas also received significant reductions. In Sector E-7, valuations fell from Rs600,000 to Rs225,000 per square yard. Similarly, plots in sectors F-6 and F-7 were cut from Rs500,000 to Rs210,000 per square yard.
The revised property valuation rates have been notified under SRO-163, updating the previous SRO-2390 issued on December 12, 2025. These changes aim to reflect fair market values and boost property transactions.
Traders and real estate experts believe the reductions will encourage more buying and selling activity in the capital. Lower rates are expected to provide relief for investors and first-time buyers.
Earlier, the FBR had issued similar rates on December 10, 2025. However, the adjustments were suspended on December 16, just six days later, creating uncertainty in the market. The latest notification reinstates the revised rates to bring stability.
The FBR said the revised property valuation rates apply to all residential, commercial, and rural plots in Islamabad. Authorities stressed that accurate valuations help prevent disputes and ensure fair taxation.
Real estate professionals welcomed the decision, noting that consistent and reasonable valuations are vital for healthy market growth. The updated rates may also attract foreign investment in Islamabad’s property sector.
With these revisions, the FBR aims to modernize valuation standards while providing relief to property buyers, sellers, and investors in the federal capital.
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