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How to Find Fraudulent Housing Projects in Pakistan? (2025 Guide)

According to Express Tribune, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) is currently investigating Rs500 million scam cases, in which people lost after investing in fraudulent housing societies. Therefore, it is mandatory to know how to find fraudulent housing Projects in Pakistan. I have shared a complete guide for this topic. Explore the details in the blog.

A Step-By-Step Guide to Identify a Fraudulent Housing Society

Before paying for a plot in a residential society, check its legitimacy by following these simple steps:

Step 1: Request the Developer for These Documents

Demand the digitally scanned or physically signed copies of these documents:

  • NOC (No Objection Certificate) or LOP (Layout Plan) and approval letters.
  • An approved Layout Plan or Site Plan, which is stamped and signed by the relevant authority.
  • A legal proof of land title, such as Registry, Fard, Sale Deed, or Mutation documents.
  • Company incorporation or registration documents (if the developer is a registered company).

If the developer does not provide these documents, immediately identify that the developer is a red flag.

Step 2: Online Verification of Society NOC

Confirm the NOC status of the residential society you are going to invest in by visiting the official website of the relevant authority. Here is the list of official authorities and their websites to check the NOC:

  • Lahore: If you are investing in a Lahore-based residential society, then check the online portal of Lahore Development Authority (LDA) at:https://lda.gop.pk/website/
  • Islamabad: Check the legal status of residential societies in Islamabad by visiting the official site of Capital Development Authority (CDA) at: https://www.cda.gov.pk/public/
  • Rawalpindi: You can check the legal status of  a residential society in Islamabad by visiting their site at: https://rda.gop.pk/

Visiting the online portals of these authorities, you can verify the legal status of housing societies before investing.

Step 3: Verification of Land Title

Before investing in a residential society, always confirm the legal ownership of the land by checking the land title (Fard/ Registry/Mutation).

With the help of these official online portals, you can make secure property investments and avoid property fraud.

Step 4: On-Site Land Visit

Nothing can replace the on-site verification of the land you are going to invest in. During the physical site visit, you need to verify these details:

  • Ongoing development work, such as the Construction of roads, boundary walls, parks, streets, and other similar projects.
  • Verify information about the society from neighbors, local people, and on-site labor.
  • Check the GPS details of the location from the officially approved layout plan.
  • If the site is empty and does not have visible proof of development work, then avoid investing in this housing society.

Conclusion

Investing in fraudulent housing societies not only deprives you of your money but also of your peace of mind. But remaining aware can save both. Therefore, always research, verify, and validate by asking yourself this question: How to Find Fraudulent Housing Projects in Pakistan. If you are looking to invest in verified housing projects in Pakistan and the UAE, then connect with Property Naama Group. Our real estate consultants will guide you to make profitable and secure investments.

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The information presented in this post is for general knowledge and educational use only. It is not a professional investment or financial advice.

Property Naama Group does not assume responsibility for any investment or financial decisions made based on the content shared here.

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