Faisal Hills plot transfer procedure — step-by-step guide 2026

What is a plot transfer in Faisal Hills?

A plot transfer is the official process of changing a plot's registered owner in the Faisal Hills society records. When you buy a resale plot, you are not just getting a private sale agreement — you need the society to update its register, cancel the seller's allotment letter, and issue a new one in your name. Until this happens, the plot is still legally the seller's in society records.

Transfers are processed at the Faisal Hills head office. Both buyer and seller (or their authorised representatives) must be present, or a Power of Attorney must be submitted for any absent party.

Step-by-step transfer procedure

Step 1 — Confirm no outstanding dues

Before agreeing a final price, ask the seller to obtain a no-dues certificate from the Faisal Hills accounts department. This confirms that all instalments, development charges, and possession fees on the plot are fully paid. Any outstanding balance must be settled before the transfer can proceed — factor this into your negotiation.

Step 2 — Collect all seller documents

The seller must provide:

• Original allotment letter (or previous transfer certificate)
• All original payment receipts showing instalments are fully paid
• Copy of seller's CNIC (both sides)
• No-dues certificate from the Faisal Hills accounts department
• If previously transferred: the chain of transfer documents

Step 3 — Prepare buyer documents

As the buyer, you need:

• Copy of your CNIC (both sides)
• Passport-size photographs (typically 2–4)
• Transfer fee payment (paid at the society office — confirm current amount before visiting)
• If using Power of Attorney: original notarised POA plus your CNIC copy

Step 4 — Visit the Faisal Hills office together

Both buyer and seller (or their POA holders) visit the Faisal Hills office together. The transfer desk verifies all documents, confirms no encumbrances on the plot, and collects the transfer fee. If anything is missing or outstanding, the application is returned — bring everything on the first visit to avoid delays.

Step 5 — Transfer processing

After accepting the application, the society processes the transfer internally. The original allotment letter is cancelled, and a new allotment letter or transfer certificate is prepared in the buyer's name. Standard processing time is 7–21 working days. The society may ask you to return on a specific date to collect the new documents.

Step 6 — Collect the new allotment letter

Collect your new allotment letter or transfer certificate in person. Verify that:

• Your full name matches your CNIC exactly
• The plot number, street, block, and size are correct
• The document carries the society's official stamp and authorised signature
• The plot number matches the official layout plan position on the map

Transfer fees — what to expect

Transfer fees in Faisal Hills are set by the society and are reviewed periodically. As a guide for 2026:

• 5 marla plot: PKR 50,000 – 100,000
• 10 marla plot: PKR 80,000 – 150,000
• 1 kanal plot: PKR 150,000 – 250,000

These are indicative only. Confirm the exact current fee at the Faisal Hills office or with your dealer before finalising the purchase price. Transfer fees are typically paid by the buyer — negotiate this upfront.

In addition to the transfer fee, you may need to pay outstanding development charges if the plot's infrastructure phase has been completed but those charges were not previously paid.

Transfer via Power of Attorney (POA)

If you cannot attend in person — common for overseas Pakistanis — you can authorise a trusted representative via a Power of Attorney:

• The POA must be notarised by a Pakistani notary or (if abroad) by the Pakistani Embassy/Consulate in your country
• The POA holder must bring the original notarised POA document and their own CNIC
• The society may require specific wording in the POA — request a template from the Faisal Hills office before having the POA executed
• Overseas Pakistanis should use NICOP (National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis) rather than standard CNIC where applicable

Common transfer mistakes to avoid

• Paying without verifying documents first: Never pay the full or even partial purchase price before seeing the original allotment letter and no-dues certificate.
• Relying only on a sale agreement: A private agreement between you and the seller is not recognised by the society. The transfer at the Faisal Hills office is mandatory.
• Not checking the plot on the layout plan: Before transfer, confirm the plot exists at the stated position on the interactive map and matches the allotment letter dimensions.
• Trusting verbal possession claims: Possession must be officially taken through the society — a dealer or seller saying "the plot is in possession" is not the same as a society-issued possession certificate.
• Missing instalment receipts: If the seller cannot produce all original receipts, request a ledger statement from the Faisal Hills accounts department — this shows the full payment history on the plot.

After the transfer — taking possession

Once the transfer is complete and you hold the new allotment letter, you can apply for possession of the plot if it is not already in possession. Read the Faisal Hills possession guide for the step-by-step process of taking possession and starting construction.

Use the interactive Faisal Hills map to verify your block's current development stage — infrastructure must be in place before meaningful possession can be taken.