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      <title>FBR revamps property valuation criteria in Karachi</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a comprehensive revision of the valuation criteria for various types of properties in Karachi, including commercial, industrial, and residential buildings.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This &lt;a href="https://english.aaj.tv/news/330402251/fbr-to-revamp-export-facilitation-scheme-to-curb-revenue-leakages"&gt;update&lt;/a&gt;, communicated through S.R.O. 144(I)/2025, aims to address concerns raised by tax experts and stakeholders in the real estate sector.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The FBR has clarified the calculation procedures for different property categories.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Key points include that the value is determined per square foot for the ground floor and additional floors, and that amenity plots will be valued at 50% of residential plots in the area.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The existing valuation tables remain unchanged. According to the notification, the following key points have been outlined:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ol&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Values in the table are expressed in rupees.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The valuation is based on the square footage of the ground floor and any additional floors.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Amenity plots are valued at 50% of the corresponding residential plots in the area.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The built-up value for commercial properties is calculated per square foot of the ground floor and any additional floors.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The value of built-up industrial properties is determined per square foot of the entire plot area, including the covered area.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For residential buildings with multiple stories, the value increases by 25% for each additional floor, calculated based on the ground floor’s value.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Properties not fitting any specified category will be assessed at the rate of the adjacent highest property.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If land serves multiple purposes (residential, commercial, industrial), the valuation will be the average rate prescribed for those categories.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;A flat is defined as a covered residential unit with a separate property or sub-property unit number.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Read more&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;/blockquote&gt;
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&lt;/blockquote&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Properties that do not fit existing categories will be assessed at the adjacent highest property rate.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This overhaul is expected to streamline property assessments and enhance transparency in the valuation process.&lt;/p&gt;
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      <content:encoded xmlns="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[<p><strong>The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a comprehensive revision of the valuation criteria for various types of properties in Karachi, including commercial, industrial, and residential buildings.</strong></p>
<p>This <a href="https://english.aaj.tv/news/330402251/fbr-to-revamp-export-facilitation-scheme-to-curb-revenue-leakages">update</a>, communicated through S.R.O. 144(I)/2025, aims to address concerns raised by tax experts and stakeholders in the real estate sector.</p>
<p>The FBR has clarified the calculation procedures for different property categories.</p>
<p>Key points include that the value is determined per square foot for the ground floor and additional floors, and that amenity plots will be valued at 50% of residential plots in the area.</p>
<p>The existing valuation tables remain unchanged. According to the notification, the following key points have been outlined:</p>
<ol>
<li>
<p>Values in the table are expressed in rupees.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>The valuation is based on the square footage of the ground floor and any additional floors.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Amenity plots are valued at 50% of the corresponding residential plots in the area.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>The built-up value for commercial properties is calculated per square foot of the ground floor and any additional floors.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>The value of built-up industrial properties is determined per square foot of the entire plot area, including the covered area.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>For residential buildings with multiple stories, the value increases by 25% for each additional floor, calculated based on the ground floor’s value.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Properties not fitting any specified category will be assessed at the rate of the adjacent highest property.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>If land serves multiple purposes (residential, commercial, industrial), the valuation will be the average rate prescribed for those categories.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>A flat is defined as a covered residential unit with a separate property or sub-property unit number.</p>
</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Read more</strong></p>
<blockquote class="blockquote-level-1">
<p><a href="https://english.aaj.tv/news/330400783/fbr-foils-attempt-to-game-faceless-customs-assessment-system"> FBR foils attempt to game Faceless Customs Assessment System</a></p>
</blockquote>
<blockquote class="blockquote-level-1">
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</blockquote>
<blockquote class="blockquote-level-1">
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</blockquote>
<p>Properties that do not fit existing categories will be assessed at the adjacent highest property rate.</p>
<p>This overhaul is expected to streamline property assessments and enhance transparency in the valuation process.</p>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:29:27 +0500</pubDate>
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