The recent decision by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to reduce the key policy rate has created a golden opportunity for real estate investors. KIBOR (Karachi Interbank Offered Rate) dropping by over 50 basis points and further rate cuts are anticipated. The borrowing environment for property buyers and developers has become marginally more attractive.
Over the past few months, the SBP has slashed its key interest rate by a cumulative 250 basis points. Bringing it down to 17.47% for 3 months and 16.99% annually. This move was largely driven by declining inflation. This has dropped to 11.1% year-on-year in July, significantly lower than expected. The central bank is optimistic about inflation stabilizing and with real interest rates among the highest in the region. Pakistan’s economic landscape is set to improve further. Naturally this should boost up economic activities in all sectors and industries in Pakistan.
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For real estate investors, this means property loans will become more affordable. Encouraging investment in both residential and commercial sectors. The decreasing KIBOR signals a shift towards a more favorable lending environment. This should allow investors to capitalize on lower financing costs. With inflationary pressures easing and the government’s focus on maintaining fiscal discipline, confidence in the property market is expected to rise.
Additionally, economic activity is likely to surge as businesses and individuals pull out their savings from banks. Reinvesting in sectors like real estate. The ripple effect will benefit the broader economy. Stimulating trade, development, and employment, all while pumping fresh capital into the real estate market SBP cuts policy rate for second straight time](https://lnkd.in/dy9VkQMp).
The SBP’s monetary policy, coupled with stabilizing inflation, suggests the tough days for the real estate industry are behind us. With the government likely to continue its rate-cutting measures in upcoming policy meetings, now is the time for buyers and investors to seize the opportunity and capitalize on a recovering market.
Talha Rajput, CEO Front Marketing and a real estate expert in Bahria Town, Lahore. 