Rental Property in Lahore: Which Areas Offer the Best Yield Right Now?

Capital appreciation gets the headlines, but rental yield is what funds your next purchase. Here's where Lahori landlords are seeing the strongest cashflow today.

Top yields by area

• Johar Town: 5 to 6.5% yield on 1 kanal houses, strong corporate tenant demand
• Al Kabir Town Phase 2: 5 to 6% on completed villas, emerging family rental market
• Bahria Town Sector E: 4.5 to 5.5% on apartments, premium expat and corporate tenants
• DHA Phase 5: 3.5 to 4.5% on 10 marla houses, premium and stable, lower yield
• Model Town: 4 to 5% on portion rentals, established family tenant base

Yield vs capital growth tradeoff

Higher yields usually mean lower capital appreciation, and vice versa. The sweet spot for most investors is 4.5 to 5.5%, where you're getting meaningful cashflow without sacrificing long term value growth.