ISLAMABAD – Major development for Islamabad real estate as Capital Development Authority CDA jacked up Transfer Fees, driving up cost of transfers.
Capital Development Authority (CDA) has officially implemented a significant increase in property transfer charges within its jurisdiction, a move that is expected to impact real estate transactions across the capital city. The revised fee structure came into effect on July 1, 2025, following approval from the CDA Board and a formal notification issued by CDA Estate Management-I.
Islamabad Property Transfer Rates
Regular Transfer (3% of Value)
| Property Value | Transfer Fee |
| 10 million | 300,000 |
| 15 million | 450,000 |
Title Fee (0.5% of FBR Value)
| Property Value | Title Fee (0.5%) |
| 10 million | 50,000 |
| 15 million | 75,000 |
Special Cases
| Property Value | Reduced Transfer Fee (0.75%) |
| 10 million | 75,000 |
| 15 million | 112,500 |
Total for Sale Deed Transactions
| Property Value | Total Charges (3% + 0.5%) |
| 10 million | 350,000 |
| 15 million | 525,000 |
According to the new policy, the transfer fee for CDA-leased, allotted, or sold properties has been raised from 1% to 3% of the property’s value, calculated according to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)’s officially notified rates. This threefold increase is one of the most substantial changes in recent years and is likely to influence both buyers and sellers operating within Islamabad’s property market.
Besides fee hike, a new title fee of 0.5pc of FBR value will now be applied to property transactions executed through registered sale deeds.
The notification also outlines revised charges for property transfers involving legal heirs, family members, oral gifts, or general power of attorney. These types of transfers will now incur a fee equal to one-fourth of the regular transfer fee effectively 0.75% of the FBR-assessed property value.
Real estate experts said increased costs could temporarily slow down property transactions, particularly in the mid-range market, but will not make any difference.
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