Buying guides for Sri Lanka real estate.
Practical guides for buying new-build property in Sri Lanka, written for local and overseas buyers.
Start with the question you have.
Each guide covers one topic in plain language and links to the homes it mentions.
Can Foreigners Buy Property in Sri Lanka?
Can foreigners buy a condo in Sri Lanka? Learn how to buy an apartment in Sri Lanka as a foreigner, ownership rules, and real estate investment options.
You live overseas, or are not a Sri Lankan citizen, and want to know what you can own.
Investment Property Guide: Sri Lanka
A guide to buying investment condos in Sri Lanka, covering rental yields, new construction real estate, and how to evaluate new development projects.
You are buying to rent out or to hold, and want to compare locations, developers and payment plans.
Sri Lanka Golden Visa Property Guide
How the Sri Lanka golden visa property route works — residency-by-investment thresholds, eligible property types, and the application process.
You are looking at residency through a qualifying property investment.
The buying process, step by step.
How a new-build purchase usually runs, from the first search to handover.
Choose a project
Browse new projects by area or type, and check the developer's profile and earlier work.
Reserve a unit
Reserve with the developer, who confirms the unit, the price and the payment plan in writing.
Sign the agreement
Sign the sale and purchase agreement. A lawyer should read it first.
Pay in stages
Most new builds use a staged plan: a deposit, progress payments tied to construction, then a balance at handover. Overseas buyers remit funds through an Inward Investment Account.
Register the title
The transfer of title is registered, and you receive your unit at handover.
Quick answers.
The question buyers ask most in each guide, answered in a line or two.
Can foreigners buy a condo in Sri Lanka?
Yes. Foreigners can buy condominium units on the 4th floor or above with full freehold ownership under Sri Lankan law.
Read the full guideIs Sri Lanka a good place to buy investment property?
Sri Lanka's new-build condo market offers relatively low entry prices compared to other South and Southeast Asian markets, with rental demand concentrated in Colombo and coastal tourist areas.
Read the full guideDoes buying property in Sri Lanka grant residency?
Qualifying property investment above the government-set threshold can support a residency application under Sri Lanka's investment-based visa routes — confirm current thresholds with an immigration advisor, as policy can change.
Read the full guideReady to look at homes?
Compare payment plans and floor plans on each listing, then send an enquiry straight to the developer.
How to use these guides.
These guides answer the questions buyers ask most about new-build property in Sri Lanka, in plain language for local and overseas buyers. Each one links to the projects, neighbourhoods and developers it mentions.
Treat them as a starting point, not legal advice. Rules on ownership, taxes and residency can change, so confirm the current position with a qualified lawyer or the relevant authority before you buy.
Which guide first?
- Can Foreigners Buy Property in Sri Lanka?You live overseas, or are not a Sri Lankan citizen, and want to know what you can own.
- Investment Property Guide: Sri LankaYou are buying to rent out or to hold, and want to compare locations, developers and payment plans.
- Sri Lanka Golden Visa Property GuideYou are looking at residency through a qualifying property investment.