Property & Real Estate Law
Property Lawyers in Lahore
Disputes over title, possession and sale agreements can tie up a property for years. We advise buyers, sellers, owners and businesses in Lahore, and take on property matters across Pakistan.
Led by Shafique Ahmed
The lawyer who leads Shafique Law Associates
Free first consultation
Consultations are free of charge
Mozang Chungi, Lahore
6-Begum Road, opposite Punjab Bar Lawyers Hostel
Office hours 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Property & Real Estate Law
Property advice before and after a dispute
Shafique Law Associates is led by Shafique Ahmed. We handle disputes over houses, plots, plazas, hotels and other commercial property, and we check documents before a purchase so problems are caught early.
Most property disputes turn on documents: the registered sale deed, the mutation (intiqal) in the revenue record, the fard, and any agreement to sell. We read these first, then advise on the remedy that fits.
All practice areasWhat we handle
Property matters we take on
Title & Document Checks
Before you buy or sell
We review the chain of title, registered deeds, mutation entries and the fard, and look for pending litigation where records allow. For a sale, we draft or review the agreement to sell and the sale deed.
Ask about thisIllegal Possession (Qabza)
When someone occupies your property
Owners and lawful occupiers who are dispossessed may have a remedy under the Illegal Dispossession Act, 2005, as well as a civil suit for possession. We advise on which route suits the facts and represent clients in court.
Ask about thisSale Agreement Disputes
When a buyer or seller backs out
If a party refuses to complete a sale, a suit for specific performance under the Specific Relief Act, 1877 may be available. We act for buyers and sellers in these suits and in claims for return of earnest money.
Ask about thisCommercial Property & Tenancy
Plazas, hotels, offices and shops
We advise owners and businesses on commercial property, including disputes between co-owners, partners and tenants. In Punjab, disputes between landlords and tenants fall under the Punjab Rented Premises Act, 2009.
Ask about thisFirst steps
Documents to bring for a property matter
Copies are fine for a first meeting. Keep the originals safe.
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Title documents
The registered sale deed, gift deed, inheritance papers or allotment letter.
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Fard and mutation
A current fard from the Arazi Record Centre and copies of the relevant mutation entries.
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Agreement and payments
Any agreement to sell, and receipts or bank records for every payment made.
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Notices and court papers
Any legal notice, stay order or summons connected with the property.
Questions
Property law questions
Short answers to questions clients ask us. Every case turns on its own facts, so speak to us before acting on any of them.
What should I check before buying property in Lahore?
Check that the seller's name appears in the current fard and mutation record, that the chain of title is complete, and that no case is pending over the property. For housing schemes, confirm the scheme and the plot are approved. Have the documents checked before you pay any earnest money.
What is the difference between a registry and a mutation?
A registry is the sale deed registered with the Sub-Registrar under the Registration Act, 1908. A mutation (intiqal) records the change of ownership in the revenue record. For most land, a buyer needs both, and a gap between the two is a common cause of disputes.
Someone has occupied my property. What can I do?
You may be able to file a complaint under the Illegal Dispossession Act, 2005, a civil suit for possession, or both. The right route depends on your documents and how possession was taken. Act quickly, and keep evidence of your possession such as bills and photographs.
Can I get my earnest money back if the seller backs out?
Often, depending on the terms of the agreement to sell. You may sue for specific performance of the sale or for return of the money, and in some cases for damages. We review the agreement and the payment record before advising.
Do you handle property matters outside Lahore?
Yes. We are based in Lahore and also act in property matters in other cities in Pakistan. Call us with the details and we will tell you how we can help.
Reviewed by Shafique Ahmed, Shafique Law Associates, Lahore. Last reviewed: 30 October 2026. This page explains Pakistani property law in general terms. It is not legal advice on your case. For advice, contact us with the details of your matter.
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Other matters we handle
Business & Commercial Law
Contracts, recovery of unpaid money, partnership and company matters.
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Divorce, khula, child custody, guardianship and maintenance in the Family Courts.
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Phone
Office
1st Floor, Hussain Elahi Building, 6-Begum Road, opposite Punjab Bar Lawyers Hostel, Mozang Chungi, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan.
Office hours
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM