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Construction and Real Estate

Sri Lanka residential land prices rise 12.4-pct in Colombo in H2 2025

Industrial land went up 8 percent in the second half of 2025, compared to the same period of 2024.

February 26, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka to buy 75 motor graders for Rs1.4bn from United Tractors

The total cost of 1,424.25 million rupees is exclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT).

February 24, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka to repair Kerawalapitiya-Elakanda expressway access road

A feasibility study will be done later on widening the road

February 24, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka to grant freehold land deeds under 'Himikama'

"The lack of land ownership and the delay in land development significantly impact the country's economy."

February 24, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka to lease Kelaniya land to Storight Logistics

Sri Lanka Land Development Corporation plot to be leased to newly established company Storight Logistics (Pvt) Ltd

July 17, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka Kelaniya land for BoI housing project

Sri Lanka Land Development Corporation to provide land for BoI housing project to H M K Property Developers

July 16, 2024 1 min read

Free hold land grants blocked 20-years ago by Sri Lanka court decision: President

“Urumaya” Program was implemented in 2002 and 2003 but was halted by a court decision, Wickremesinghe says

July 15, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka UDA leases Kollupitiya land to Expo Property Developers

Urban Development Authority to lease 52-perch land at Kollupitiya to Expo Property Developers (Pvt) for housing project

July 12, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka CHEC Port City project completion date extended

Period of implementation of the Project will be extended to June 5, 2027 with the signing of a supplementary agreement

May 23, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka's JKH ties up with Melco for casino

Melco to invest $115mn in casino

May 2, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka president asks new owners not to mortgage, sell houses

Tells Kajimawatte residents given new flats, 'this house will become your most valuable property

April 10, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka's Access to complete substructure of halted airport terminal

The work will also address the issue of deterioration of steel reinforcements

April 9, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka releases land held by military in North

Lands held by the Jaffna Security Force Headquarters in Jaffna were released to people

March 23, 2024 4 min read

Sri Lanka UDA to lease land to Ninewells, Access International for health venture

Urban Development Authority to lease land in Narahenpita to Ninewells Hospital and Access International

Nethmi Rajawasam
March 12, 2024 1 min read
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Sri Lanka Railways squatters to be leased land, charged tax

Land and property occupied by squatters for over 10 years to be assessed, lease agreement to be signed

March 11, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka to seek BOT investor for Galle leisure port

Mixed development projects would be set up on the filled land.

March 5, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka to improve infrastructure on its hilly terrains

The rural development program will be implemented in 11 districts with mountains

Apsara Rodrigo
February 28, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka to lease Waters Edge land to Navy, Asoka College

Release of two blocks of land within premises of Waters' Edge, Battaramulla to the Sri Lanka Navy and Asoka Vidyalaya

February 27, 2024 1 min read

India begins construction of 1,300 houses for Sri Lanka plantation workers

Housing project financed by the Government of India to construct 10,000 houses for plantation sector workers.

February 19, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka house builders should look for the sun: SEA officials

When building, constructors should consider a place to install solar panels in a new house

February 14, 2024 1 min read
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Sri Lanka land prices will come down in the future: Minister

Land prices in Sri Lanka will come down due to gifting deeds and long-term leasing of lands to investors

February 13, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka to lease plantation lands to export-related businesses

Lands held by the State will be provided on a long-term lease to businesses with a focus on export activities

February 13, 2024 1 min read

Land deeds for plantation families too: Minister

After Urumaya, Estate Infrastructure Minister pushes for land rights of estate people

February 10, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka to repurpose 5,000 acres of Cement Corporation land

Sri Lanka Cement Corporation, with 5,000 acres of land rich in mineral resources, is on the verge of being restructured

February 8, 2024 2 min read