Practical answers for anyone looking at apartments, plots or commercial space in Dhaka and beyond — covering paperwork, fees, timelines and what to expect area by area. If your question is not here, ask us directly.
Which areas of Dhaka does Astha Bari cover?
We work across Gulshan, Banani, Baridhara, Dhanmondi, Uttara, Bashundhara R/A, Mirpur and Mohammadpur, along with plot buying in Purbachal New Town. Outside Dhaka we also handle selected properties in Chattogram, including Khulshi. If your preferred area is not listed, tell us — we source through a wide realtor and developer network.
How do you verify that a property's papers are genuine?
Before a listing goes live we ask the owner or developer for ownership and title documents, mutation and tax records, and the approval papers for the building or plot. For under-construction projects we also check the approved plan and handover terms. If something cannot be produced, the property does not get published.
What does it cost to buy or rent through Astha Bari?
Browsing listings, visiting properties and getting advice costs you nothing. Our fee applies only when a transaction completes, and we tell you the exact amount in writing before you commit to anything. There are no hidden charges added later.
What price should I expect for a flat in Dhaka?
Prices move by area, building age, floor, parking and service charge, and they change through the year, so any single figure quoted online is unreliable. Send us your area and budget and we will give you the current realistic range for that specific pocket of the city, along with comparable recent listings.
Can I buy property in Bangladesh as a non-resident Bangladeshi?
Yes. Many of our clients live abroad. We can arrange video walkthroughs, share full document sets before you travel, and work with a family member or a lawfully appointed representative in Dhaka so the process keeps moving while you are away.
How long does a purchase take from offer to registration?
For a ready flat with clean papers, expect a few weeks from agreed price to registration, depending on how quickly documents and payments are arranged. Under-construction units and plot transfers take longer because approvals and allocation checks are involved. We give you a realistic timeline for your specific property at the start.
Do you help with rentals as well as sales?
Yes. We handle family rentals, expatriate housing and commercial or office space, including agreement drafting, advance and service-charge terms, and handover checks so you are not surprised on move-in day.
Is buying a plot in Purbachal a good idea?
It can be, but plot value there depends heavily on sector, allocation type, road frontage and what infrastructure is actually delivered today rather than planned. We verify allocation documents and explain the honest present-day position before you pay anything.
I want to sell or rent out my property. What do you need from me?
Share the location, size, ownership papers and a few photographs. We will advise a realistic asking price for the current market, photograph and list the property, and bring you only screened, serious enquiries.
How quickly do you reply to an enquiry?
Our team works Saturday to Thursday, 9am to 7pm Dhaka time, and aims to reply the same working day. Send the area, budget and property type and the first reply usually already includes a shortlist.