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Top Property Investment Destinations in Sri Lanka
For many years, Colombo has been a major real estate hub in Sri Lanka with property prices soaring high within the region. Colombo property owners have experienced significant appreciation of property prices and even at present, the trend continues and there is a huge demand for apartments for sale in Colombo. The reason is pretty straight forward! Colombo is a multi-functional and vibrant city that operates as a hub for commerce, tourism & innovation. In addition, it is a key location that links everything from businesses to transportation, education, governance, tourism and international affairs.
The strategic importance of location
At first glance, Colombo is a fast-paced commercial city, but so much is happening around Colombo. Most of the commercial buildings and corporate offices are located in and around Colombo. Hence, hundreds & thousands of people rush to Colombo each day. Due to the vast expanse of the city, it has been sub-divided into 15 postal zones and among them, Colombo 01, Colombo 03, 04, 05, 06 are the busiest in which most of the commercial buildings are located.
Why Colombo
In addition to being the major commercial hub, Colombo is home to a number of foreign embassies, government institutions, business centers, all reputed government and international schools, shopping malls, hotels & restaurants, port city etc. In addition to all these, the colonial buildings and architecture are a major tourist attraction and Colombo night life is something you don’t want to miss out, which offers a one of its kind experience with abundance of street food and 24/7 open restaurants.
Transportation in Colombo
Public transportation is available from almost every part of Sri Lanka to Colombo and expressways seamlessly connecting other regions & Colombo. In addition, the Colombo Airport can be accessed within 30 minutes via the Colombo-Katunayake highway. The road network is being expanded and developed to meet the increasing needs of transportation and once a heavy-traffic zone, Colombo now experiences a well-structured road network & traffic management.
Living in Colombo
When it comes to apartments for sale in premier residential locations, Colombo stands out with a number of luxury apartments located around Colombo. Apartment living in Colombo has seen a robust growth in recent years. People outside Colombo and those who commute to work in Colombo have shown their interest in shifting to Colombo and its suburbs. Those who are willing to shift to Colombo see apartments as the most viable residential option in comparison to purchasing a land and building a new house. Hence, Colombo is home to a wide range of apartments to choose from luxury, mid-range and which are available at various price points depending on the location and facilities.
Key residential locations in Colombo
With convenient access to a vast range of facilities and ultra luxurious living Colombo has to offer, prospective buyers are looking for residences in Colombo and suburbs. Among the key residential areas in Colombo, Colombo 07, Bambalapitiya, Grandpass, Kirulapone, Havelock Town and Narahenpita can be highlighted. The most sought-after Colombo suburbs with apartments for sale are Battaramulla, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Athurugiriya, Nugegoda and Rajagiriya – all of which are highly popular residential locations.
In conclusion, Apartments in Colombo offer a myriad of opportunities for ultra luxurious living. One such is the latest ultra luxury apartment project from Home Lands Skyline: Waterdale Residencies bordering the prestigious Colombo 07, which is now open for reservation. Apartments for sale in Colombo are of high demand whilst Colombo experiences a robust real estate market which is on an upward trajectory. Location-wise, Colombo is an ideal destination for both commercial and residential purposes. Colombo’s real estate market will continue to thrive and offer high returns on your investments.
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