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Furnished vs Unfurnished Rentals in Colombo: A Tenant's Guide One of the first decisions tenants in Colombo run into is whether to look for a furnished, semi-f…

Every year, buyers in Sri Lanka — both locals and members of the diaspora buying from abroad — run into the same painful discovery after a purchase: the deed t…

October marks the start of the Maha monsoon across much of Sri Lanka, bringing the northeast rains that will shape the next few months of weather for Colombo a…

The Property Viewing Checklist Every Buyer in Sri Lanka Needs Before Making an Offer A property viewing in Sri Lanka often lasts twenty minutes, happens on the…

Lease Renewal and Rent Increases in Sri Lanka: A Tenant's Guide to Your Rights Most residential tenancies in Sri Lanka run on fixed-term leases of a year, and…

Signing a lease is only the first step. Before you can actually move in and start living comfortably, you need power, water, and — in most cases — a working in…

Almost every tenancy in Sri Lanka starts with the same conversation: an advance and a security deposit, paid upfront before you get the keys. What happens to t…

Most buyers spend weeks or months researching areas, comparing listings, and arranging financing — and then walk into the negotiation itself with far less prep…

Selling a property in Sri Lanka is rarely just a matter of putting up a sign and waiting for offers. Between title verification, tax obligations, and the paper…

Buying, selling, or renting property in Sri Lanka almost always means working through an agent at some point, but not all agencies operate the same way. With t…