The Capital Development Authority (CDA) will auction five hotel plots and seven petrol pump sites in Islamabad next week. The hotel plot auction takes place on Monday, October 12. The petrol pump auction follows on Tuesday, October 13. Both start at 10 AM at Jinnah Convention Centre. This guide explains the sites, the terms and the checks bidders should make.
Hotel Plots: Five Sites on Offer
ProPakistani reports these plots:
- Plot 22, D-12 Markaz
- Convention Centre Hotel Plot 6, F-5/1
- Five-Star Hotel Plot 8, F-5/1
- A hotel plot in the Northern Strip of E-11
- A hotel plot on Srinagar Highway, between the Sports Complex and Margalla Hotel
Payment Terms
- CDA offers a one-year payment facility.
- Building plans can be approved after you pay 25% of the bid.
- Possession follows payment of 75%.
- Full payment within 30 days earns a 5% discount. Payment in US dollars earns another 5%.
- Overseas investors can obtain auction tokens at least one day before the auction. They can pay through Roshan Digital Accounts or local banking channels.
Petrol Pump Sites: Seven Locations, One Package
The Nation reports that CDA will offer seven sites on a 20-year rental basis. Only registered oil marketing companies (OMCs) and their authorised dealers can bid. CDA will auction all seven sites as a single package. The sites are:
- Two plots on Murree Road near Lake View Park, 3,555.55 sq yd each
- New Blue Area, F-10: 2,500 sq yd
- I-12 Markaz: 3,688.88 sq yd
- G-8 Markaz: 1,200 sq yd
- Mauve Area, G-8/1: 2,555.55 sq yd
- Mauve Area, G-11/1: 2,000 sq yd
Open bidding sets the monthly rent. ProPakistani adds that rent is paid in advance and rises 10% each year. The winning bidder has five months to finish construction and covers all construction, utility, approval, tax and licensing costs.
Token Money: Confirm the Figure
Reports differ on token amounts. ProPakistani reports Rs 250 million in token money for participation. The Nation reports Rs 25 million for the petrol pump auction. Check the exact amount in the CDA brochure before you apply. You can get the brochure from the CDA One Window Directorate, from designated branches of MCB, HBL, UBL, Askari Bank and Bank of Punjab, or from the CDA website.
Why This Matters for Investors
CDA auctions give the market a public price reference. Results from F-5, D-12 and G-8 show what bidders pay for commercial land in Islamabad. As a result, owners and buyers of nearby property gain a data point for their own valuations. For context, read our guides to commercial properties for sale in Islamabad and property price growth by sector.
What Bidders Should Check
- Read the full brochure and the auction terms.
- Confirm whether the plot is sold or leased, and for how long.
- Check permitted use and the building rules for the plot.
- Match the payment schedule to your financing.
- Budget for construction, taxes and licensing on top of the bid.
- Ask a lawyer to review the documents before you pay.
Tax and transfer costs also affect returns. Our guide to the cost of buying property in Islamabad covers the buyer side.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the CDA hotel plot auction?
It takes place on October 12 at 10 AM at Jinnah Convention Centre, Islamabad.
Who can bid on the petrol pump sites?
Registered OMCs and their authorised dealers can bid. CDA will auction the seven sites as one package.
Can overseas investors join the hotel plot auction?
Yes. They can obtain tokens at least one day before the auction and pay through Roshan Digital Accounts or local banking channels.
Where do I get the auction brochure?
Get it from the CDA One Window Directorate, designated bank branches or the CDA website.
Next Step
Bright Homes also serves commercial and corporate property requirements in Islamabad. Browse the properties page or contact the team to discuss your plan. Sources: ProPakistani (October 7) and The Nation (October 9).
