How Much Is Your House Worth? Want To Know?

• Lot Size documentation: Must specify dimensions in perches, acres, hectares, lanchams, govi pala, or sq ft/m².
• Approved Survey Plan.
• Street Line & Building Certificate (Street Line Certificate).
• Drainage Certificate.
• Water Clearance Certificate.
• NBRO (National Building Research Organisation) Certificate (especially for hilly areas).
• CCD (Coast Conservation Department) approval where applicable (for coastal zones).
• Zoning approvals.
• Property Tax (wari-panang/rates) settlement slips with the relevant local Municipal Council or Pradeshiya Sabha.

• Building Plan approval.
• Square Footage & layout details.
• Room/bathroom count.
• Age of construction.
• Land status: Freehold, Leasehold, or Condominium.
• Gated community status.
• Government-gifted land status validation (checking restriction clauses on transfer).
• Same municipal/tax/clearance certificate requirements as Land (Street Line, Drainage, Rates, etc.).

• Builder/Developer company credentials.
• Project/Complex name.
• Square footage (usable floor area) and floor plan.
• Room & bathroom count.
• Total building unit count.
• Building age and maintenance history.
• Title status: Freehold or Leasehold.
• Management Company credentials and amenities.
• Maintenance/Condo fees, and sinking fund balance status.
• Pending litigation check.
• Loan settlement certificates (Deed release).
• Zoning and municipal compliance checks.
• Certificate of Conformity (COC).
• Condominium Declaration (and Deed of Declaration).
• Government safety notices.

• Lot size, boundaries, and title status (Leasehold/Freehold).
• Water conditions: Swimmable, diving, or fishing suitability, and any coastal hazard zones.
• Beach-building setback restrictions (under CCD rules).
• CCD (Coast Conservation Department) approvals.
• For commercial tourism properties: Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) approvals, certified financial statements, mortgage/loan status, liquor permits, and local Pradeshiya Sabha/municipal approvals.

Pricing your home correctly is the single most important factor in a successful sale. You must also satisfy local legal disclosure requirements regarding structural defects, property lines, and land encumbrances.

We compile detailed comparative market assessments based on actual localized sales data rather than speculative listings, ensuring your property is priced to attract genuine buyers quickly.

Optimize your home's presentation with these guidelines:

• Exterior: Fresh paint highlights, trimmed landscaping, clean gutters, pristine doors and windows.
• Interior: Clean paint finishes, fully functioning appliances, updated plumbing and electrical fittings, polished flooring, sealed cracks, and bright lighting.

Understand the full cost sheet, including brokerage commission, marketing and print media budgets, legal and notary fees, provincial/state excise taxes, and prorated municipal rates.