by ZeeShan Kahloon 
The property transfer procedure in Bahria Town; whether a plot, home, shop, apartment, or entire square is very simple and straight forward. (Transfer process is the same for all Bahria Town projects.)
Once the seller and purchaser have settled on the selling price. A purchase agreement between the two parties is signed either directly or through the Estate / Property Dealers.
The seller is given an advance (bay’ana), the same as stated in the selling agreement while the remaining sum is paid on the agreed transfer date. The documents needed by each Party are also listed in this post.
A Complete Guide To Property Transfer Procedure In Bahria Town
The method of moving property in Bahria Town’s project is pretty easy regardless of whether you invest in parcels or houses. The transfer process for all Bahria Town ventures is the same while the amount of transfer charge for the various types and sizes of properties is various.
How to Get No Demand Certificate (NDC) in Bahria Town
No Demand Certificate is also known as NDC is a document containing the exact amount of the transfer fee along with details of any unpaid charges against the real estate. It is basically a document that the seller acquires and one can easily apply for NDC by simply filling out a form available at Bahria Town’s Customer Support Center.
The department concerned normally takes around 48 hours to issue this NDC. So, here it is recommended that you apply for this document at least two days before the date of the final transfer. It’ll be valid for 15 days once NDC is issued.
Documents Required
Here are the documents required from both parties i.e. seller and buyer
- Copies of CNIC of buyer’s nominee (next of kin)
- Bahria Town allotment letter or transfer receipt (in case a letter was not issued)
- Two passport size photos of the buyer
- Clearance Certificate from Bahria Town Services (for houses, apartments, and shops)
- Bank deposit receipt of any outstanding charges
- Copies of CNIC of both parties
- Two passport size photos of the seller
- Bank deposit receipt of the transfer fee
- Original CNICs of the buyer and seller
- Bahria Town NDC (No Demand Certificate)
Transfer Set
A transfer set will usually cost you about PKR 800 to 1000 and includes the following:
- Duly filled Bahria Town property transfer form
- Affidavit by the seller on PKR 20 stamp paper
- CNIC copies of the seller, buyer, and nominees
- Undertaking by the buyer on PKR 100 stamp paper
Things To Do For Property Transfer Procedure
To complete the transfer process, both parties (seller and buyer) appear at their concerned head office in Bahria City. The details of the buyer and seller’s further steps they must take on the day of the transfer of the property are listed below:
- A buyer will deposit the transfer fee on the bank counter
- A seller will clear the overdue fees (if any)
- Next move is to take a token for the counter in question from the token machine and wait for your turn
- Now send all the documents involved to the counter
- As a seller, you will be asked to first sign the documents before the counter individual.
- If you are a buyer then in the second turn you will sign in the correct documents
- All parties will be photographed on the spot.
- The transfer papers will also be signed by two witnesses from both sides
- A buyer will then issue a pay order to the seller
- However, in the event of a general transfer, a transfer receipt will be issued to the buyer
- As the buyer of the property, you will have to wait about 7 to 8 days to receive the letter of allocation.
Important Things To Consider When Transferring Property In Bahria Town
You must consider the following important things when transferring property:
The Buyer and Seller Must Be Present
It is a must that the seller is present on the spot at the time of the transfer, however, the rules for the buyer vary. If he can’t come to the transfer himself, the buyer may ask his representative to simply turn up at the transfer with a valid Authority Letter printed on Rs.20 stamp paper. The Authority Letter may be rendered on a plain paper if the buyer is abroad and should be checked by the Pakistan Embassy later.
Application Form Regarding Transfer of Registration
The application form of the Transfer of Registration Fee will need to be completed. This will also be used to add the No Demand Certificate (NDC) and the initial customer copy of the Booking Form. The CNIC will also be expected to copy the Buyer, Seller, and Candidate originals along with their current photographs.
Obtaining ‘Transfer of Registration Title’ Document
After the papers are handed over, Bahria Town will then move the property to the name of the claimant along with the liabilities, deposits, and rights as set out in the Terms and Conditions that will be enforced in the future by Bahria Town. It is necessary to remember that the transfer-listed here concerns registration only, and in the immediate future plot/home/apartment transfers will be allocated. Where there are any inconsistencies about documents or due payment, either the representative or their respective heirs will make them perfect.
Bahria Town Customer Care Centers
The center’s main objective is to provide a contact point for the customers where all questions can be addressed promptly and responsively. Good customer service is the secret to sustaining long-lasting relationships and so the Bahria Town Customer Care Centers are designed following acceptable standards and using technology that benefits all. The center stands firm 365 days a year to entertain customer inquiries. Here are the addresses and contact details of each town’s Bahria Town offices. It’s important to remember that not all transfers are carried out in the same office.
Lahore
Bahria Town Lahore: Customer Support Centre/ Site Office
Address: Bahria Orchard, Main Raiwind Road, Lahore
Contact: 042 111 333 888
Karachi
Bahria Town Karachi: Customer Support Centre
Address: Bahria Town, Super Highway, Karachi.
Contact: 021-36161555 | 021-38636936
Islamabad-Rawalpindi
Bahria Town Islamabad: Head Office/Customer Support Centre
Address: Bahria Complex, Phase 8, Bahria Town, Rawalpindi
Contact: 051-111 333 888
Murree
Bahria Golf City: Customer Support Centre
Address: Murree Expressway, Golf City Bahria Town, Islamabad Capital Territory.
Contact: 051-2720010 – 11 | 051-2720020
Easy Way To Property Transfer Procedure In Bahria Town
Bahria Town is one project that seems to be equally common among investors in all three metropolises when it comes to buying a property in Lahore, Islamabad, or Karachi. These gated residential societies are owned and built by the Bahria Town Group and boast a modern infrastructure and a safe climate. In reality, each of these communities is no less than a city within a city, offering its residents affordable accommodation options along with world-class facilities.
Whether you’ve purchased a house, a plot, or a shop, the Bahria Town property transfer process is pretty simple. All Bahria Town projects follow the same protocol although the amount of the transfer fee may vary depending on the type of property, the size of the region, and, most importantly, its location.
Nearly all Bahria projects, including Bahria Town Lahore, Bahria Town Rawalpindi, Bahria Enclave Islamabad, Bahria Golf City, Bahria Town Islamabad, and Bahria Town Karachi are subject to the transfer procedure.
Note: The only difference for a house, apartment, and shop transfer are that Seller must also produce Bahria Services Clearance Certificate which specifies that the latest bills for electricity, gas, and maintenance have been paid.
