The imbalance in the urban ecosystem due to the mass movement from rural areas has led to the increasing demand for sustainable housing. This rapid urbanisation has forced town planners to look for solutions, which include the development of smart societies.
The main purpose of those is to provide a safe and sustainable living to communities. Capital Smart City is one such project that offers a modern lifestyle in Islamabad.
This project from Future Development Holdings (FDH) and Habib Rafiq Pvt Ltd. has redefined modern living in the capital, providing smart living opportunities and attracting massive investments from all kinds of investors. The main aim of Capital Smart City is to provide a quality lifestyle and affordable housing.
Graana.com, Pakistan’s smartest property portal, shares a comprehensive guide on Capital Smart City, Islamabad, and why you should invest in this first-ever smart city of Pakistan.
Capital Smart City: Location
This real estate project is located at M2 (Islamabad-Lahore motorway) near the Thalian interchange. The Islamabad International Airport is just a 5-7 minute drive away from Capital Smart City, making it a prime location to live in twin cities. In future, this project will also have a dedicated motorway interchange, which was approved by National Highway Authority (NHA) last year.
Capital Smart City: NOC Status
This eco-friendly housing scheme is one of the approved housing projects in the area. They have a NOC from Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA), making it a safe place to invest in.
Plots in Capital Smart City
The housing scheme is further divided into different blocks where you can buy different residential and commercial plots. There is also a dedicated space for smart villas and apartments, promoting modern living.
The different blocks of Capital Smart City (CSC) include:
- The executive block
- Overseas block
In addition to these, the society will also develop studio, 1 and 2-bed luxury apartments. They have recently launched these apartments with the name “One Capital Residences”.
The society is offering residential plots of sizes ranging from 5 marla to 2 kanal. The 5 marla plot in Capital Smart City is available in the range of 28 to 32 lacs. You can visit the Capital Smart City booking office or their official website for more information.
Executive Block
There are various sizes of plots available in the executive block that are listed below.
- 5, 7, 10 and 12 marla
- 1 and 2 kanal
The price of plots for sale are listed below.
Sr. No | Type of Plot | Area (sq. yds) | Plot Size | Total Price | Total Instalments | |
1 | Residential | 125 | 5 marla | 2,850,000 | 14 | |
2 | Residential | 175 | 7 marla | 3,850,000 | 14 | |
3 | Residential | 250 | 10 marla | 5,200,000 | 14 | |
4 | Residential | 300 | 12 marla | 5,900,000 | 14 | |
5 | Residential | 500 | 1 Kanal | 8,550,000 | 14 | |
6 | Residential | 1000 | 2 kanal | 16,750,000 | 14 |
You have to pay a 10% down payment at the time of booking, and 10% for the confirmation of the booking after 1 month.
Payment Plan of Capital Smart City (Executive Block)
Following is the complete payment plan for this residential block.
Instalment Details | Quarterly Instalment Amount (PKR) | |||||
5 Marla | 7 Marla | 10 Marla | 12 Marla | 1 Kanal | 2 Kanal | |
Booking | 285,000 | 385,000 | 520,000 | 590,000 | 855,000 | 1,675,000 |
Confirmation (after 30 days) | 285,000 | 385,000 | 520,000 | 590,000 | 855,000 | 1,675,000 |
1st Quarter (after 90 days of booking) | 190,000 | 256,700 | 346,700 | 393,300 | 570,000 | 1,116,700 |
2nd Quarter | 190,000 | 256,700 | 346,700 | 393,300 | 570,000 | 1,116,700 |
3rd Quarter | 190,000 | 256,700 | 346,700 | 393,300 | 570,000 | 1,116,700 |
4th Quarter | 190,000 | 256,700 | 346,700 | 393,300 | 570,000 | 1,116,700 |
5th Quarter | 190,000 | 256,700 | 346,700 | 393,300 | 570,000 | 1,116,700 |
6th Quarter | 190,000 | 256,700 | 346,700 | 393,300 | 570,000 | 1,116,700 |
7th Quarter | 190,000 | 256,700 | 346,700 | 393,300 | 570,000 | 1,116,700 |
8th Quarter | 190,000 | 256,700 | 346,700 | 393,300 | 570,000 | 1,116,700 |
9th Quarter | 190,000 | 256,700 | 346,700 | 393,300 | 570,000 | 1,116,700 |
10th Quarter | 190,000 | 256,700 | 346,700 | 393,300 | 570,000 | 1,116,700 |
11th Quarter | 190,000 | 256,700 | 346,700 | 393,300 | 570,000 | 1,116,700 |
12th Quarter | 190,000 | 256,300 | 346,300 | 393,700 | 570,000 | 1,116,300 |
TOTAL (PKR) | 2,850,000 | 3,850,000 | 5,200,000 | 5,590,000 | 8,550,000 | 16,750,000 |
Overseas Block
In the overseas block, the residential plots are available in the following sizes.
- 5, 7, 10, and 12 marla
- 1 and 2 kanal
The price of these plots is listed below.
Sr. No | Type of Plot | Area (sq. yds) | Plot Size | Total Price | Total Instalments | |
1 | Residential | 125 | 5 marla | 3,150,000 | 14 | |
2 | Residential | 175 | 7 marla | 4,250,000 | 14 | |
3 | Residential | 250 | 10 marla | 5,750,000 | 14 | |
4 | Residential | 300 | 12 marla | 6,500,000 | 14 | |
5 | Residential | 500 | 1 Kanal | 9,550,000 | 14 | |
6 | Residential | 1000 | 2 kanal | 18,700,000 | 14 |
The down payment for booking an overseas block is 10% and after 1 month, plus there are 10% confirmation charges as well.
For your convenience, we have listed the complete payment plan of residential plots in the overseas block.
Instalment Details | Quarterly Instalment Amount (PKR) | |||||
5 Marla | 7 Marla | 10 Marla | 12 Marla | 1 Kanal | 2 Kanal | |
Booking | 315,000 | 425,000 | 575,000 | 650,000 | 955,000 | 1,870,000 |
Confirmation (after 30 days) | 315,000 | 425,000 | 575,000 | 650,000 | 955,000 | 1,870,000 |
1st Quarter (after 90 days of booking) | 210,000 | 283,300 | 383,300 | 433,300 | 636,700 | 1,246,700 |
2nd Quarter | 210,000 | 283,300 | 383,300 | 433,300 | 636,700 | 1,246,700 |
3rd Quarter | 210,000 | 283,300 | 383,300 | 433,300 | 636,700 | 1,246,700 |
4th Quarter | 210,000 | 283,300 | 383,300 | 433,300 | 636,700 | 1,246,700 |
5th Quarter | 210,000 | 283,300 | 383,300 | 433,300 | 636,700 | 1,246,700 |
6th Quarter | 210,000 | 283,300 | 383,300 | 433,300 | 636,700 | 1,246,700 |
7th Quarter | 210,000 | 283,300 | 383,300 | 433,300 | 636,700 | 1,246,700 |
8th Quarter | 210,000 | 283,300 | 383,300 | 433,300 | 636,700 | 1,246,700 |
9th Quarter | 210,000 | 283,300 | 383,300 | 433,300 | 636,700 | 1,246,700 |
10th Quarter | 210,000 | 283,300 | 383,300 | 433,300 | 636,700 | 1,246,700 |
11th Quarter | 210,000 | 283,300 | 383,300 | 433,300 | 636,700 | 1,246,700 |
12th Quarter | 210,000 | 283,700 | 383,700 | 433,700 | 636,300 | 1,246,300 |
TOTAL (PKR) | 3,150,000 | 4,250,000 | 5,750,000 | 6,500,000 | 9,550,000 | 18,700,000 |
Commercial Plots in Capital Smart City
In both executive and overseas blocks, there is a dedicated commercial area where you can find plots in the following sizes.
- 4 marla
- 6 marla
- 8 marla
The prices of commercial plots in the executive block start from 1.4 crores and go up to 3.5 crores. In the overseas block, the rates are slightly high, in the range of 1.6 crores to 3.9 crores. You can check the complete payment plan of commercial plots from the Capital Smart City website.
Last year, Capital Smart City launched the Overseas Prime block for people looking to invest in this prime housing scheme. They launched residential plots in various sizes that include:
- 7, 10, and 12 marla
- 1, 2, and 4 kanal
In this block, the 7 marla plot price is around 46 to 47 lacs, and the 10 marla plot in Capital Smart City Overseas Prime block is available in the range of 62 to 63 lacs. This block has commercial plots as well that are similar sizes to those in other blocks.
Recently, they have held the balloting ceremony for overseas prime block and harmony block. You can check all the details regarding the balloting on CSC official website.
Capital Smart City Master Plan
Following is the complete master plan of CSC.
The master plan of the society showcases its prime location and all the basic and modern amenities you will find in this community. The main purpose of this is to provide a sustainable and smart living experience to the community.
Smart Features in the Society
Following is the list of features that make CSC a smart project.
Automated Street Lights
CSC will have automated street lights that ensure no malfunction affects the constant flow of street lights in the housing society.
Wi-Fi Across the Society
No smart society is complete without Wi-Fi; this is why CSC will provide steady internet connectivity in the area.
Smart Traffic Control System
Capital Smart City will have a smart traffic system to ensure the smooth flow of transport in the area. This will help people avoid the havoc of traffic during rush hours.
Smart Security System
To ensure the safety and security of the residents, CSC will have CCTV cameras (with facial and object recognition) installed throughout the society. This smart system will monitor all the activities in the area to prevent any suspicious person from entering.
Electric Bikes
In order to provide an eco-friendly environment, the developers of CSC have decided to launch an electric bike service for the residents. These bikes will allow them to move from one place to another with ease, as well as help keep the environment clean.
Basic Facilities in Capital Smart City
Capital Smart City is offering all the basic facilities to the residents, making it an ideal place to live in Islamabad.
Quality Education
In any housing scheme, having top-quality educational institutes is integral to the community.
This is why Capital Smart City has planned to develop an educational city where all the renowned schools and colleges will be established to provide quality education to the children.
Healthcare Facilities
The management of CSC will develop a complete healthcare city that will have high-quality hospitals with qualified medical staff.
These hospitals will provide all the emergency services and medical care to the residents 24/7.
Uninterrupted Supply of Electricity and Gas
The biggest problem in some housing societies is a lack of a constant supply of electricity and gas. Any such problem can have a major impact on investment.
This is why CSC management will ensure an uninterrupted supply of electricity and gas. They will use smart and innovative technologies to provide utilities efficiently.
Some other facilities and amenities offered in the housing society are:
- Smart villas
- Green spaces
- 18-hole golf course
- Theme park
- Largest air-conditioned Jamia Mosque
- BRT & smart traffic management system
- International hospitality chains
- Commercial hub
- Financial Square
Capital Smart City will also offer a wide range of entertainment options to the community.
- Crystal lake
- China village
- Aviation village
- Hills vista
- Holiday Park
All these features and facilities of Capital Smart City make it the ideal place to invest. We have listed all these amenities for you to decide if this housing scheme is a suitable choice for investment.
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