Frequently Asked Questions
Pricing and construction FAQs
Current Dhaka market evidence puts ordinary flats around Tk5,000-7,000 per sq ft in affordable areas and about Tk8,000-13,000 per sq ft in prime mid-market areas; even a modest two-bedroom apartment is reported at close to Tk40 lakh.
Current asking prices for small studio flats are commonly around Tk35-50 lakh for roughly 300-500 sq ft. Recent live examples include listings at about Tk35 lakh, Tk37 lakh, Tk38 lakh and Tk50 lakh, so treat that as an asking-price range rather than a government average.
As a working market estimate, basic residential construction is often quoted around Tk1,200-1,500 per sq ft, mid-standard around Tk1,800-2,500 per sq ft, and premium around Tk3,000-5,000 per sq ft. Recent reporting also says construction costs have risen by roughly 25%, so piling, foundations, lifts and higher-end finishes can push budgets up quickly.
For a premium lifestyle, the best areas to live in Dhaka are Gulshan, Banani and Baridhara. For a balanced family living, Uttara, Dhanmondi and Bashundhara Residential Area are stronger all-round choices. For better value, Mohammadpur and Mirpur remain practical.
If you have cash or strong financing, 2026 is a reasonable negotiation window. If you depend heavily on bank borrowing, high home-loan costs are still squeezing affordability and the mid-market remains soft.
For lower entry prices and growth potential, current demand signals favour Uttara, Bashundhara Residential Area, Mohammadpur and Mirpur. Gulshan and Banani remain premium and rental-friendly, but need a larger budget.
Tax, registration and legal-process FAQs
On a flat deed in Dhaka, the standard public charges are 1.5% stamp duty, 1% registration fee and 2% local government tax in city-corporation areas, plus section 125 source tax; developer sales can additionally trigger section 126 developer tax and VAT of 2% up to 1,600 sq ft or 4.5% above that.
Do due diligence first: check the deed/title, mutation record, land-tax receipts and, where relevant, approvals such as land-use clearance, construction permit or occupancy certificate. Then register the sale deed, and after that complete post-sale mutation through the ; for RAJUK property, also complete name mutation in .
The base city-corporation charges are 4.5% of deed value before the mouza-based source tax is added: 1.5% stamp duty, 1% registration fee and 2% local government tax. If you are buying from a developer, also add VAT and section 126 developer tax; on a genuine resale, those two generally do not apply.
Use this formula: deed value × 1.5% stamp duty + deed value × 1% registration fee + deed value × 2% city tax + section 125 amount from the official mouza schedule. If the seller is a developer, add VAT of 2% up to 1,600 sq ft or 4.5% above that, plus section 126 developer tax at the applicable per-square-metre rate.
The deed follows the same national schedule as any other flat in Dhaka, but RAJUK-managed flats also require post-transfer name mutation in RAJUK EPMS, which is Tk10,000 plus 15% VAT.
Start with the Dhaka base of 4.5% plus section 125. If it is a developer sale, Bashundhara Residential Area transactions are commonly carried on a Vatara, Dhaka address, and the official residential developer band for Vatara-area mouzas is Tk1,300 per m², with VAT still 2% up to 1,600 sq ft or 4.5% above that. Confirm the exact mouza on the deed before quoting a final total.
On the current official schedule, a special power of attorney deed carries Tk800 stamp duty, Tk300 affidavit stamp and Tk100 registration e-fee; a general power of attorney deed carries Tk1,500 stamp duty, Tk300 affidavit stamp and Tk100 e-fee. If the POA is irrevocable and linked to consideration, the charges become ad valorem and can be much higher.
Buying and investment FAQs
Short version: verify clear title and approvals, calculate the full acquisition cost including registration, compare financing, inspect build quality and only then sign. The key checks are the title deed, land records/mutation, tax position and authority approvals.
Keep your deed/title chain, mutation or khatian, up-to-date land-tax or revenue receipts, and any relevant RAJUK papers ready, such as land-use clearance, approved plan or construction permit, occupancy certificate and NOC. If the property was financed or someone signs on your behalf, also keep the bank NOC or power of attorney deed ready.
Selling and developer-selection FAQs
Make the paperwork clean first, price against real area comparables, and market through a reputable broker or portal instead of starting with an inflated ask. That matters even more now because mid-range apartment bookings in Dhaka are down 20-25% year-on-year, and a 2025 government directive says developers cannot charge “approval” or “transfer approval” fees on resale of land or flats already sold and handed over by registered deed.
Companies like Concord, BTI, Shanta and some other names are considered the best real estate companies in Dhaka. A sensible shortlist is to compare long-track-record firms such as , and on completed projects, legal compliance, handover record and after-sales support.