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CDA to Auction Five Hotel Plots and Seven Petrol Pump Sites in Islamabad on October 12–13
By Mariam Khan
Real Estate Analyst
3 min read
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has announced auctions of commercial sites in Islamabad. On October 12, five hotel plots will be offered, including sites in D-12 Markaz, F-5/1, E-11 and Srinagar Highway. On October 13, seven petrol pump sites will be offered as a single package on a 20-year lease. The auctions are scheduled at the Jinnah Convention Centre, Islamabad. The announcement lists a participation token of Rs250 million, and incentives for the hotel plots that include discounts for early full payment and for qualifying payments in US dollars.
Why the Hotel Plot Auction Has Been Announced Before
The five hotel plots are the same group we reported on earlier, when the CDA scheduled their auction for September 26. That report is in CDA to Auction Five Prime Islamabad Hotel Plots With Special Investor Incentives. The new announcement gives October 12 as the auction date. The reports we have seen do not explain what happened on September 26 or why the date was moved, so we are not saying that the first date was postponed, cancelled or held without result.
Why the Rs250 Million Token Needs Clarification
The announcement lists a participation token of Rs250 million, but the reports do not make clear whether it applies to the hotel plots, the petrol pump package or both. A token of this size is a significant barrier to entry, and bidders should confirm with the CDA which auction it applies to and how it is refunded or adjusted. We have therefore not attributed it to either auction.
Why the Petrol Pump Sites Are Offered as One Package
Seven petrol pump sites are being offered together as a single package on a 20-year lease. Selling them together means a bidder must be able to take on all seven, which may favour larger bidders. The reports do not list the sites' locations, sizes or the reserve price.
Why the Hotel Plot Incentives Are Designed to Draw Payment Up Front
The hotel plots come with discounts for early full payment and for qualifying US-dollar payments. In the earlier announcement, a 5 percent rebate for full payment within 30 days and a further 5 percent for dollar payment were offered. The new announcement does not give percentages in the item we have, so the earlier terms should not be assumed to apply until the CDA confirms them.
What This Means for Investors and Islamabad's Commercial Market
The auctions are a direct opportunity in hospitality development and fuel retail on Islamabad land. Prospective bidders should obtain the official auction documents for plot details, token conditions, payment terms and lease conditions before October 12 and 13. The results will show how much demand exists at these sites and on these terms. Updates are published by the CDA.