Category: Real Estate & Construction
Sri Lanka plans to issue licenses for electricians from October
Mar 23, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s electricity sector regulator, Public Utilities Commission is planning to implement a mechanism to establish an accepted professional status for electricians in the country by issuing licenses from 1st of October 2018. The proposed mechanism plans to establish this status by accrediting the qualifications and experience of the electricians. Director General […]
The One, landmark mixed development to cost USD500Mn plus
Ultra luxury, state of the art hospitality, breathtaking surroundings, signature amenities, world class dining experiences, three towers comprising two luxury hotels [ a total of 473 KEYS ], a luxury retail mall, a commercial office complex which will be the last word in Corporate ambience and style, as well as 638 beautifully crafted apartments , […]
PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Sri Lanka) 2018 event gathers momentum, shortlist reveal in June
PropertyGuru, Asia’s foremost online property company, is gearing up to host its first-ever Asia Property Awards gala dinner in Colombo, Sri Lanka in 2018 as property developers island-wide continue to express enthusiasm to participate in the region’s most prestigious property tilt. The inaugural PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Sri Lanka) domestic gala dinner will take place […]
Buoyant property market witnessed at the Lanka Property Show 2018
Colombo : The 2018 edition of the Lanka Property Show was concluded successfully, drawing praise from both exhibitors and visitors. The event, which was organised by Sri Lanka’s leading property website LankaPropertyWeb.com, is the largest property show in the country and was held on the 16th and 17th of February at the Kingsbury Hotel. The […]
‘s 3rd phase
Feb 21, 2018 (LBO) – The Government has given the go ahead to award the contract for construction of 3rd phase of Central Expressway to M/S Taisei Corporation of Japan. “Tokyo Mitsubishi Bank of Japan has agreed to provide funds of Japanese Yen 100 billion and it was decided to award the contract to M/S Taisei […]
Ariyana Resort Apartments launched by Home Lands Skyline
Going somewhere else to relax your mind & body will soon to be outdated, with the initiation of Home Lands Skyline’s – ARIYANA Resort Apartments – one of its kind of project, which has already changed the concept of apartment living. For the first time in Sri Lanka, with ARIYANA Resort Apartments, Home Lands Skyline […]
JLL Sri Lanka sponsors first PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards in Colombo
(PRESS RELEASE) The PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Sri Lanka), the premier industry awards ceremony that will be held for the first time in Colombo in 2018, welcomes the support and sponsorship of JLL Sri Lanka, the country’s leading professional real estate services firm. Following the unprecedented success and overwhelming positive reception from Sri Lankan developers that […]
Construction sector challenged by continued labour shortage: report
RIU report 2018 – The construction industry is worth approximately USD 8 Bn and is already under strain owing to rising construction costs.This industry is challenged by a shortagein skilled construction workers due to two factors; firstly, there is a large number of potential labour who seek employment as trishaw drivers and secondly, due to worker […]
‘s RIL Property goes for Rs.1.6Bn Rights Issue
Feb 14, 2018 (LBO) – RIL Property Plc said they will be raising 1.6 billion rupees through one for three Rights Issues to settle part of the long-term loan facilities obtained by the company. Issuing a statement the company said that the it will issue 200 million shares in the proportion of one new ordinary voting […]
Lanka Property Web to hold second successive show
Feb 08, 2018 (LBO) – Lanka Property Web.com will be hosting for the second successive year Sri Lanka’s largest property show, scheduled to be held on February 16th and 17th at the Kingsbury Hotel. Over 20 exhibitors are expected to participate at this year’s event, the web site said issuing a statement.Visitors will be able to view […]
Sri Lanka launches retirement living with Catalina Villas
Jan 31, 2018 (LBO) – Granite Capital announced the launch of Catalina Koggala, a first-of-its-kind residential community villa development targeting the fast growing ageing population in the island. The project will comprise 22 villas on 5.75 acres of land surroufnded by paddy fields near the Koggala Lake where Catalina flying boats coming from Australia used to […]
Sri Lanka to be build a “Dream World” at Waters Edge, Battramulla
Jan 29, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Urban Development Authority’s Waters Edge, together with Melchers Project Management Pte Ltd will build a theme park overlooking the waters of the Diyawannna, a Minister said. “This will be a 600 million rupees investment.The 40-meter high Ferris Wheel will be one of the main attractions at the park with […]