Satellite Town, Bahawalpur. Overview: Established in the 1960s, Model Town is a mid-range residential area located near Farid Gate Road. Approximately 95% is built-up; property is in reasonable demand. Property prices increase by nearly 11 to 14% every year, while rentals increase by 10 to 12%.
What is nearby: Government Post Graduate College and Rafi Qamar Hospital are a minute’s drive away. Boundaries: Kanju Basti (north), Satellite Town Extension (east), Shadab Colony (south) and Muslim Town (west). Total area:approximately 250 acres.
Available utilities include: Electricity, gas, sewerage, telephones and water. Available amenities include: A commercial area, colleges, a medical centre, mosques and parks. Nearby recreational avenues include: Cantonment Cricket Club, Darbar Mehal and Dring Stadium. Available eateries include: Green Chilli Restaurant, Lataska Fast Food and KGN Hotel.
By Syed Wajeeh-ul-hassan Naqvi. Information provided by Pelican Property Services, Bahawalpur.
F-8 Markaz, Islamabad. Overview: As its name suggests, F-8 Markaz forms the commercial spine of Sector F-8 with plenty of eateries as well as shops where fabric , flower, fashion accessories and groceries can be sourced. It is one of Islamabad’s most expensive commercial pockets; demand for property is extremely high. F-8 Markaz is completely built-up; property prices and rentals increase by 15 to 20% every year.
What is nearby: F-7 Markaz is a 10-minute drive away. Boundaries: Park Road (north), Kohistan Road (east), Kaghan (south) and Johar Road (west). Available utilities include: Electricity, gas, sewerage, telephones and water. Nearby amenities include: Mosques,parks and schools.
Available eateries include: Dainty Fast Food, Food Garage, Habibi Restaurant and Iron Gaming Cafe.
Nearby recreational avenues include: Centaurus Mall.
By Amber Ali. Information provided by Tariq Khan & Sons, Islamabad.