Overseas Pakistanis: A Practical Guide to Buying Property in Karachi

Set the brief and communication plan

Write down your intended use, budget, preferred neighbourhood, purchase timeframe and expected visits to Pakistan. Agree a reliable contact method, your time zone and who may attend site visits on your behalf. Keep decisions in a shared written record rather than scattered voice messages.

Separate online discovery from verification

Use listings, videos and project websites to discover options. Then arrange independent document checks and a physical inspection. Request dated footage of the actual unit or site and ask the inspector to cover access, surroundings, condition and any limitations. Confirm which visuals are renders.

Check the seller’s identity and authority, relevant ownership records and applicable approvals through the appropriate professionals and issuing bodies. Avoid relying solely on information supplied by a salesperson.

Define a representative’s authority carefully

If someone will act for you, seek legal advice on the scope and form of any power of attorney, attestation and local acceptance requirements. The Pakistan Consulate in Houston links to NADRA’s digital power-of-attorney service; confirm the process applicable to your country and transaction with your own mission and adviser.

Arrange payments through appropriate documented banking channels. Independently verify recipient details and keep the agreement, payment instructions and receipts together.

Plan for ownership after purchase

Agree who will inspect, maintain and report on the property, how expenses will be approved and who holds keys or access. If rental is intended, clarify the management scope and reporting before assuming income.

Ask Globe about local sourcing and coordination, and define the responsibilities in writing. Bring a short property brief and your key unresolved questions to the first conversation.

Official reference: Pakistan Consulate guidance on digital power of attorney.

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