If you live in Riyadh, Dubai or Manchester, buying a plot back home comes with a special kind of worry. You can't drive past it every weekend, you can't sit in the society office, and you're relying on people and paperwork from thousands of kilometres away. That's why "overseas blocks" exist in many Lahore schemes, and Etihad Town has one. Here's what's on offer, what it costs, and how to buy it safely from abroad.
Where the overseas block fits
On Etihad Town's official payment plan page, overseas block residential plots are listed alongside Phase I, the developer's fully developed phase on Raiwind Road. The developer's Phase II page also refers to possession being delivered in an Overseas Block. Because both phases mention overseas inventory, confirm exactly which phase and block your plot is in before you book. It changes the location, the neighbours and the possession status.
Current prices and payment plan
These are the overseas block figures from the official payment plan page (last modified October 2026). Prices include land and development charges and may change without notice.
In percentage terms that's 20% down, 19 monthly installments of 1.8%, three balloon payments of 8% and about 20.4% at possession. Corner and park facing plots carry a 10% premium each, or 15% for both. The first installment is due 30 days after the down payment.
How to buy from abroad, safely
1. Send money through formal channels. Use your bank, a licensed exchange house or a Roshan Digital Account, and keep every receipt. Our guide on sending money safely from Saudi or UAE explains the options.
2. Pay only to official accounts. The developer lists bank accounts for payments on its official website. Never pay into an agent's personal account.
3. Use a specific power of attorney if needed. If someone in Lahore will handle paperwork for you, give a POA limited to this plot. NADRA now lets you do it online. See our guide to giving power of attorney from Saudi or UAE.
4. Get everything in writing. Plot number, block, payment schedule, premiums and any extra charges.
5. Check approval yourself. Use our LDA approval guide.
Is it right for you?
The overseas block makes sense if you want a plot in a developed area that you can build on or hold while you're abroad, and you can manage the balloon and possession payments. If you want a lower entry price and can wait longer for development, compare it with Phase III and Phase IV in our Etihad Town phases guide.
The bottom line
Etihad Town's overseas block gives Pakistanis abroad a structured way into a developed community, with a clear payment plan. Confirm the exact phase and block, pay through official channels, and keep your paperwork tight. We work with overseas Pakistanis in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and the UK every day, so if you'd like help booking or checking a plot, message us.
