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27 Sept 202353K
Real estate inside Galle Fort
Property prices inside Galle Fort and the restrictions on construction.
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Real estate and investment
Buying property, yields and investment opportunities in Sri Lanka.
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8 Sept 202354K
All Inclusive and local hotels
Whether to choose All Inclusive in Sri Lanka and the particulars of local hotels.
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8 Sept 202354K
Choosing hotels and boutique hotels
Choosing hotels, boutique hotels, and the particulars of accommodation on the island.
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8 Sept 202354K
How to book hotels for less
How to book hotels for less: Booking, direct booking, and WhatsApp.
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8 Sept 202354K
Choosing Boutique Hotels
Mistakes tour operators make when choosing hotels and what sets boutique hotels apart.
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5 Dec 202335K
Staying on Thalpe Beach
The accommodation format on Thalpe beach: small boutique villas instead of large hotels.
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5 Dec 202335K
Villa The Frame
A conceptual glass villa on a river, set away from the coast and surrounded by wildlife.
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26 Dec 2023150K
Renting Housing
The practice of paying deposits, rental agreements and documenting the property's condition.
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26 Dec 2023150K
Choosing a Hotel
How to react to a hotel swap and protect your rights as a tourist.
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26 Dec 2023150K
Checking Housing Before Booking
Using social media and recent content to assess the condition of a property.
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31 Mar 202427K
Budget Accommodation
An approach to finding comfortable accommodation for 50–70 dollars a night.
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31 Mar 202427K
Renting Villas
Renting a villa with a kitchen for several people as a way to lower costs.
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31 Mar 202427K
Boutique Hotels
Boutique hotels as a compromise between budget and premium stays.
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31 Mar 202427K
A Selection of Boutique Hotels
An approach to choosing small designer hotels across the island.
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17 Apr 202435K
Hotels in Ella, Sigiriya and Nuwara Eliya
Accommodation recommendations for popular tourist regions.
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17 Apr 202435K
Booking accommodation
Using Booking and Airbnb, as well as contacting hotels directly.
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15 Sept 202415K
Buying a house in Sri Lanka
Experience of buying residential property, working with a realtor and a lawyer, and checking for risks.
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15 Sept 202415K
A ready-built house or building one
The conclusion that buying a ready-built house is simpler and cheaper than building one yourself.
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15 Sept 202415K
House renovation
Planning an extension to the house, adding extra bedrooms and bathrooms.
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15 Sept 202415K
Tropical architecture
Planning a semi-open bathroom and making use of the home's outdoor spaces.
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15 Sept 202415K
Boutique hotels
A recommendation to choose designer and boutique hotels for collaboration and accommodation.
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10 Feb 2023136K
Real estate and investment
Finding housing, renting homes, Booking, Telegram, real prices, and the challenges of the high season.
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26 Apr 202357K
Development of the east coast
Development of the east coast after the war, its infrastructure and the region's potential.
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26 Apr 202357K
Jetwing Surf
Jetwing Surf: accommodation costs and the features of a premium stay.
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26 Apr 202357K
Renting villas in Arugam Bay
The difficulties of renting villas in Arugam Bay and the shortage of quality housing.
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26 Apr 202357K
Investment potential of the region
The region's investment potential and the need to develop tourism infrastructure.
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26 Apr 202357K
Land prices on the east coast
Land prices on the east coast and price benchmarks for investors.
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10 May 202320K
Kurulu Bay
Kurulu Bay: a boutique hotel in the jungle near the ocean as an example of premium accommodation.
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10 May 202320K
A room at around 220 dollars a night
A room costing around 220 dollars a night: its level of comfort and amenities.
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10 May 202320K
Ultra-budget housing for 10 dollars a day
An example of ultra-budget housing for 10 dollars a day in a Sri Lankan home.
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10 May 202320K
Budget housing conditions
Budget housing conditions: a fan instead of air conditioning and basic amenities.
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9 Aug 202315K
Choosing accommodation in the island's interior
The challenges of choosing accommodation in the island's interior and the difference between campsites and comfortable hotels.
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9 Aug 202315K
Camelia Hills Hotel in Maskeliya
Camelia Hills Hotel and the upscale accommodation options in the Maskeliya region.
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23 Aug 2023168K
Booking accommodation without Booking
Booking accommodation without Booking: Google Maps, hotel websites, WhatsApp, and Instagram.
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23 Aug 2023168K
Booking small hotels without prepayment
Booking small hotels without prepayment and what to know about working with Russian tourists.
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8 May 2026
Legal Breakfast on gemstones announced for May 9
Official announcement of the Legal Breakfast on gemstones on May 9, 2026, from 11:00 to 13:00 at Elaya Resort Unawatuna.
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7 May 2026
Legal Breakfast: the island's top gemstone expert
This Saturday at Elaya Resort Unawatuna, a Legal Breakfast will be held with the leading Russian-speaking gemstone expert Igor Tishchenko, who will cover certificates, pricing, bargaining rules, and legally exporting gems from the island.
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10 Apr 2026
Reminder to register for real estate breakfast
A reminder to register for the Saturday Legal Breakfast dedicated to the topic of real estate.
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7 Apr 2026
Seeking speaker for real estate breakfast event
The organiser seeks help choosing a speaker for a Legal Breakfast on real estate — someone with experience in land acquisition, construction, and property sales who speaks Russian.
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16 Mar 2026
Rethinking knowledge of Sri Lanka real estate two years on
The author reread his old article about island life costs and admitted he knew almost nothing about the Sri Lankan legal and real estate market two years ago.
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21 Feb 2026
Four Years of Investing in Sri Lanka: Experience and Lessons
The author reflects on four years of exploring investments in Sri Lanka across various projects while launching a 30-day diary of the «Invisible» show.
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13 Feb 2026
Taj to Open 220-Room Hotel in Weligama
Indian hospitality group IHCL announced plans to build a new Taj beachfront hotel with 220 rooms including luxury apartments in Weligama.
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12 Feb 2026
Renovation Concept for Ceylon Plaza in Unawatuna
Ecopolis agency presented the «Rumassala Gate» concept to transform the Ceylon Plaza building in Unawatuna into a multifunctional centre.
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10 Feb 2026
Investigation: 'Manor in Ceylon for 190,000 Rubles' Turned Out to Be Richmond Castle
The channel established that the viral video about buying a 'manor for 190,000 rubles' was filmed at Richmond Castle — an early 20th-century colonial heritage site in Kalutara transferred to the state.
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8 Feb 2026
Indian Company Builds Luxury Resort in Sri Lanka for $15 Million
Indian investment company Fracspace is investing $15 million in building the ultra-luxury Altaira resort in Bulathkohupitiya: a 5-star hotel, 40 villas, and a helipad.
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30 Jan 2026
Community Café Ahangama: Rooms for Rent After Renovation
Community Café in Ahangama again announces rooms for rent from $30 per night with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and optional breakfast, three minutes from the beach.
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23 Jan 2026
Community Café Ahangama Opens Guest Rooms
Community Café in Ahangama, after renovation, offers comfortable rooms from $30 per night with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and breakfast, three minutes from the beach.
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3 Jan 2026
Top 20 Must-Visit Hotels in Sri Lanka in 2026
A selection of 20 top Sri Lanka hotels for 2026 from Wandering Unicorns, with Instagram accounts ranging from Gallefort Hotel to Anantara Tangalle.
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24 Oct 2025
Community café in Ahangama listed for sale
The Community café, rated 4.7 with 131 Google Maps reviews, is for sale at $25,000 as a turnkey business.
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7 Oct 2025
Restaurant space for rent in Unawatuna
A three-floor, 150 m² premises on Dewalaya Road pedestrian street with panoramic views of Unawatuna is available for rent at $1,200 per month.
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4 Oct 2025
Rooftop Restaurant Space for Rent in Unawatuna
A ready-to-use 104 m2 rooftop restaurant space in central Unawatuna is available for rent at $950/month, direct owner contract, minimum 3 years.
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29 Sept 2025
La Boheme Restaurant in Unawatuna Is for Sale with the Building
The Neapolitan pizza restaurant La Boheme in central Unawatuna is for sale together with its three-story building on a 7-perch plot.
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24 Sept 2025
Southern Build Expo 2025: Construction Exhibition in Galle
September 26–28 in Galle, the Southern Build Expo showcases architecture, building materials, and renewable energy — free entry.
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18 Sept 2025
Legal Breakfast: Buying and Selling a Ready-Made Business
An announcement of an event on buying and selling a ready-made business on the island, featuring real case studies — KELLLA clothing stores, La Boheme restaurant, and Crystal Resort residential complex.
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3 Sept 2025
Colombo Pilates Studio Seeks Space on the South Coast
Colombo's Barressential pilates studio is expanding and seeking a 1,500–2,000 sq.ft property between Unawatuna and Weligama for a long-term lease to open a southern branch.
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30 Jun 2025
Branded Residences in Sri Lanka Grew 60% in Six Months
C9Hotelworks data shows branded residence units in Sri Lanka grew from 590 to 949 between December 2024 and June 2025, overtaking the Maldives.
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17 May 2025
Answers to questions about buying property in Sri Lanka
The channel addresses questions about Sri Lanka's property market: foreigners account for roughly 10% of condo transactions despite recent crises.
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16 May 2025
Debunking myths about Sri Lanka real estate investment
The channel found a misleading claim about Sri Lanka's real estate market in a major chat and promises a point-by-point rebuttal if it gets 50 reactions.
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8 May 2025
Construction speeds up: cement blocks delivered
Cement blocks measuring 35.5×10.5×17.5 cm at $0.31 each were delivered to the construction site — the crew lays 200 blocks per day.
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2 May 2025
Wave destroys part of the construction site fence overnight
An overnight wave destroyed half of the beach-side fence at the construction site — the author reflects on the impact of waves and salt on coastal building.
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15 Apr 2025
Interview with a builder on site: questions and answers
The author filmed a video interview with builder Chandra on his construction site, treating the whole crew to beer and sharing answers about work and life.
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18 Mar 2025
Building a small hotel in Habaraduwa: what you need to know
Boris shares in his channel the specifics and nuances of building a small hotel in Habaraduwa, Sri Lanka.
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23 Feb 2025
A crypto investor in Lanka is not considered an investor
Entrepreneurs bringing funds via cryptocurrency instead of opening an investment account are not recognized as legitimate investors by the Sri Lankan state.
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8 Feb 2025
Andre Frey case and threats to foreign business in Asia
The arrest of PARQ Development's founder in Bali is discussed alongside Thai and Indonesian authorities pressuring foreign businesses, including police raids on Russian kindergartens in Phuket.
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26 Jan 2025
PARQ Ubud developer arrested: a warning for Bali investors
Andre Frey, founder of PARQ Development in Bali, was arrested for building villas on agricultural land without permits — a cautionary lesson for foreign investors in Asia.
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8 Jan 2025
Unclear rules for foreign investors in Sri Lanka
A businessman describes contradictory government policy: while declaring openness to investment, authorities are effectively blocking visas for foreign entrepreneurs.
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2 Dec 2024
Galle: major tourism project on 45 hectares of the bay
Sri Lanka approved a project to reclaim 45 hectares in Galle Bay to create tourism infrastructure similar to Colombo Port City.
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12 Nov 2024
Six-bedroom villa in Unawatuna at special prices
A six-bedroom villa in Unawatuna is offered in November at special prices ranging from $210 per week to $799 per month.
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1 Nov 2024
Construction Stalls as Palm Tree Worker Disappears
The contractor responsible for uprooting palm trees went silent, halting another day of construction.
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28 Oct 2024
Palm Tree Removal on a Construction Plot
A plot owner in Sri Lanka describes felling palm trees at the start of construction and shares how many coconuts went to the worker.
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18 Sept 2024
Commercial space for rent in Weligama near the beach
A commercial space is available for rent in Weligama, 50 meters from the beach, with air conditioning, high-speed internet, and large glass windows.
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30 Jul 2024
Continuation of the Sri Lanka investment guide
Publication of the continuation of a detailed guide on investing in real estate in Sri Lanka.
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21 Jul 2024
Long read on real estate investment on the island
A recommendation to read a detailed article about real estate investment in Sri Lanka for those interested in the topic.
Open source077
7 Jul 2024
Truth and myths about investing in Sri Lanka
Announcement of an analytical article on Yandex Zen about the realities and misconceptions surrounding investment in Sri Lanka.
Open source078
12 Feb 2024
Community meetups: buying land and marketing
Last week two community meetups took place: Garazh discussed buying land and registering property with T&D Associates consultants, while Pervye Litsa attended a marketing masterclass.
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9 Oct 2023
Readers share their experience with South Ceylon agency
The editorial team asks islanders to share their honest experience with real estate agency South Ceylon following a controversial recommendation.
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