In contrast to what you may see when browsing property websites in Europe or the USA, you will notice that a lot of our listings are for "bare land". Rather than being seen as a daunting prospect, here is example of how vision, creative energy, and a little help from Lanka Real Estate, transformed a scrubby parcel of beachfront jungle into a luxurious boutique hotel. In 2018 the land was a nondescript...
We often describe land as being "paddy view". Quite simply that means the plot borders and/or has view of, rice paddies. Apart from a few weeks following the twice-yearly rice harvests, the paddies are the most gloriously vivid green. A green like none you have ever seen before. Paddy fields are great neighbours, not least because you are good as guaranteed never to have your view impacted by...
For family or friendship groups especially, renting a holiday villa is the best accommodation choice for a Sri Lankan holiday. Incredibly cost effective when compared to a hotel but with the priceless addition of absolute privacy. No sharing the pool or having to get up early to bag a sunbed! So what should you expect? The main difference compared with renting villas and houses in Europe is that almost...
Anyone reading this will probably already know that Lanka Real Estate sells properties - something we are exceedingly good at and well known for. What many people don't know is that we also offer a full range of property services of which selling a property and taking care of all the associated administrative and legal requirements is really only the beginning. Pictured is work ongoing at a stunning...
The accompanying photograph is of Pasikuda Beach and was taken by Charuka Herath The East Coast has undoubtedly some of the best powder white sand beaches in Sri Lanka - mile upon mile of pristine, largely empty, palm fringed perfection lapped by crystal clear turquoise hued waters. From the faded colonial charm of the regional capital Trincomalee, to the surf hotspot of Arugam Bay which...
