
Qaiwan Group · Goizha mountain foothills
Qaiwan Heights
- Entry (USD)
- $80k – $135k
- Gross yield
- 6.5% – 7.8%
- Service fee
- $55 – $90 / mo
- Unit types
- Zones A/B/C · 2–3 BR 116–150 m²
Sulaymaniyah · Sarchnar & Goizha slopes · Pak Group / local developers
Established Sarchnar and Mount Goizha slope apartment communities combining settled family infrastructure, low $50–$85 monthly fees and the upcoming Pak Towers expansion.
Pak City and Goizha City represent Sulaymaniyah’s settled mid-market apartment backbone. Positioned along the Sarchnar recreational belt and the Goizha foothills, these delivered residential communities trade between $70,000 and $145,000—making them slightly more accessible at entry than Qaiwan Heights while offering mature neighbourhood amenities and the lowest monthly compound service fees in our Sulaymaniyah dataset ($50 – $85).
| City | Sulaymaniyah |
|---|---|
| Corridor / ring road | Sarchnar & Goizha slopes · Sulaymaniyah (Slemani) Market Guide |
| Developer | Pak Group / local developers |
| Masterplan size / scale | Delivered multi-block residential apartment communities in Sarchnar and along the Goizha slopes, plus the upcoming Pak Towers expansion |
| Property types | Residential Tower |
| Unit types & sizes | Family 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom apartments across delivered low-to-mid-rise blocks and new Pak Towers releases |
| Price band (USD) | Apartments: $70,000 – $145,000Entry bands across current developer and resale stock |
| Estimated monthly rent (USD) | $400 – $750 / mo |
| Gross yield | 6.2% – 6.9% grossEstimated: rent band ÷ price band |
| Title track | Title track: verify per unitEstablished delivered blocks alongside newer expansion stock; verify per building whether transfer occurs via Pak Group / developer contract assignment or subdivided Government Tapu. |
| Monthly service fee | $50 – $85 / mo |
| Power / Runaki infrastructure | Established communities on city supply |
| $50,000 residency | $50k Residency EligibleSubject to the developer’s confirmation letter and Residency Directorate clearance |
| Reference unit | 2BR apartment · $98,000 · 130m² · $754 / m²KRG Property reference unit used for $ / m² and the calculator preset; indicative, not a quoted price |
| Corridor appeal | Sarchnar green belt, established local schools and groceries, and quick access to Sulaymaniyah ring roads |
Benchmarks compiled November 2026 from developer price lists, partner brokerage listings and resale transactions. Methodology
Buyers looking across Pak City and Goizha City encounter two distinct inventory types: seasoned, fully occupied apartments in the original Sarchnar and Goizha blocks, and newer units tied to the Pak Towers expansion.
| Inventory type | Typical price band (USD) | Title & payment reality |
|---|---|---|
| Delivered Pak City / Goizha City apartments | $70k – $130k | Cash resale; check per building for subdivided Tapu vs. company contract transfer + NOC |
| Upcoming Pak Towers / newer releases | $95k – $145k | Developer installment plan or contract assignment; verify handover date and lock-up clause |
In entry cost and monthly upkeep, Pak City & Goizha City track closely beside Qaiwan Heights ($80k – $135k) and Avro City in Duhok ($60k – $125k), while costing less than half of Garden City’s tower apartments ($130k – $330k).
Our reference unit is a 2-bedroom family apartment at $98,000 for 130m², working out at $754 / m². That sits 18% below our Sulaymaniyah apartment average of $921 / m² (range $736 / m² to $1,273 / m²). Low service fees ($50 – $85 a month) help preserve net rental income compared with higher-fee luxury towers.
| Line | Resale contract | Subdivided Tapu | New expansion plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase price | $98,000 | $98,000 | $98,000 |
| Tapu ~3% on assessed value + stamps | $0 | $2,602 | $0 |
| Developer name-change fee (modelled) | $1,500 | $0 | $0 |
| Buyer brokerage (1.5% secondary) | $1,470 | $1,470 | $0 |
| Independent legal, title & NOC checks | $750 | $750 | $750 |
| All-in acquisition cost | $101,720 | $102,822 | $98,750 |
| Cash needed at signing | $101,720 | $102,822 | $25,25025% down + costs |
| Gross yield at $560 / month | 6.9% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Net yield on all-in cost (after service, 5% vacancy) | 5.5% | 5.5% | 5.7% |
At $560 monthly rent, the reference apartment produces 6.9% gross and roughly 5.5% net after $65 a month in service dues and a 5% vacancy allowance. Across the full $70k – $145k price range and $400 – $750 monthly rent band, gross yields sit between 6.2% and 6.9%.
Tenant and buyer demand in Pak City and Goizha City is anchored by everyday family livability rather than speculative flipping:


Because Pak City, Goizha City and the newer Pak Towers expansion cover multiple build eras, confirm the exact transfer channel on the specific building before placing an earnest deposit.
Ask to see the seller’s deed or company sales agreement. Delivered units with subdivided Form 25 Tapu transfer at the Sulaymaniyah Tapu Directorate (~3% assessed value benchmark), whereas company-contract units transfer inside the developer’s office.
Confirm zero arrears on monthly service charges, water and electricity (check whether the apartment has an active Runaki meter or shared compound generator billing) before closing.
Read the payment milestones, late-handover penalty clause and secondary assignment lock-up percentage; remember Kurdistan has no Western-style bank escrow accounts, so developer delivery track record matters.
All units sit above the $50,000 threshold; non-Iraqi buyers must confirm KBI investment-project eligibility in writing. Diaspora buyers closing from abroad require a unit-specific Embassy Special POA and Unified National Card.
The calculator opens pre-loaded for Sulaymaniyah with our 130 m² 2BR reference apartment ($98,000, $560 rent, $65 service fee) on a contract assignment. Switch to Ready Government Tapu if your target building holds subdivided Form 25 deeds, or Direct Off-Plan for Pak Towers.
Pre-filled with the 2br apartment: $98,000, 130 m², secondary resale via developer office contract assignment, $560 rent and $65 service a month. Every figure stays editable.
Calculate Closing Costs & Net Yield for Pak City & Goizha CityEntry prices typically run from $70,000 to $145,000 depending on block age, floor area (around 110–150 m²), view and whether the unit is in an established building or the newer Pak Towers phase.
Monthly compound maintenance fees are among the lowest in our Sulaymaniyah benchmarks, typically $50 to $85 per month covering security, cleaning and common area upkeep.
Status depends on the specific building and phase. Established delivered blocks may hold subdivided Tapu or transfer via company contract, while newer Pak Towers inventory transfers through developer agreements until subdivision. Always verify the exact unit document before paying a deposit.
Both target the $70k–$145k Sulaymaniyah apartment segment at roughly $736–$754 per m². Pak City & Goizha City benefit from settled Sarchnar-corridor family infrastructure and slightly lower entry prices, while Qaiwan Heights benefits from Qaiwan University proximity and active Zones A/B/C installment resales.
Monthly rents of $400 to $750 generate roughly 6.2% to 6.9% gross USD yield, or around 5.2% to 5.8% net after $50–$85 monthly service fees and a 5% vacancy reserve.
Unit sourcing
We compare live delivered apartments in Pak City and Goizha City alongside current Pak Towers availability, verify each building’s Tapu or contract transfer path and utility status, and send a priced USD shortlist.
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