Value of a perch in Galle Fort increased to Rs. 22mn

Love LK Friday, 09 June 2023 09:17 AM

I wonder if this area become a foreign colony soon.. I don't mind if they come and buy but our people too have to buy some side by side to protect our culture and customs ..think about the consequences in a long run

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Mila Friday, 09 June 2023 09:57 AM

It should be forbidden for Europeans to buy land in sri lanka. European race always stealing land and they will colonize again.. Only allow buy for sri lankan originals only. Have to be born on in sri lanka to buy land. If we let non sri Lankans to buy land and houses...we will not have anything soon.

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Sivakumar, Jaffna Hindu Tamil Friday, 09 June 2023 11:13 AM

These buildings should not be looked upon with glory because they don’t represent anything positive to the Sri Lankans. They are a leftover legacy of being invaded and conquered by “White Aliens” who came from thousands of miles away , killed our ancestors and our kings, destroyed our civilisations, and converted a portion of our people to their religion and thus leaving a permanent disharmony even after they had left.

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Fred Friday, 09 June 2023 12:03 PM

Don't believe everything that is reported in the press .Should checkThe land looks overpriced maybe there are foreigners who want to sell but can they remit the proceeds .Quite messy doing business in SL not transparent.But it is a unique asset UNESCO listed , should be preserved

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Sammy Friday, 09 June 2023 12:19 PM

Are these foreigners Chinese?

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Fazlan Friday, 09 June 2023 12:38 PM

I think its really good to get investors from outside investing in the country

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ANTON Friday, 09 June 2023 12:56 PM

THAT IS THE MAIN REASON WHY THAT BUGGER IS CALLED "VIKKAMA SINNA"

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Sokrates Friday, 09 June 2023 02:20 PM

Most of these comments are xenophobic. If these foreigners hadn't bought so many properties in Galle Fort and renovated them according to UNESCO regulations, Galle Fort would be one big ruin. It is true that some European countries have appropriated colonies or stolen the land from their inhabitants. But what about today. Foreigners who buy land here and build companies or hotels and houses are a boon for the country from which the locals benefit. In contrast, lands are stolen or cheated between Sri Lankans on a daily basis. Most court cases are over land disputes. This is part of the glorious customs and culture of Sri Lanka. Where would Sri Lanka be today without foreign investors, without foreign tourists? But many Sri Lankans only love tourists if they only stay for 2 weeks in which they can be nicely groomed. Many people in Sri Lanka need to change their attitude towards foreigners, need to become more cosmopolitan and liberal.

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Truth Friday, 09 June 2023 02:22 PM

Services provided (food and beverages) within the Fort is beyond the reach of ordinary Sri Lankans. Don't have to worry about the Real Estate prices

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Sam Saturday, 10 June 2023 03:09 PM

Remember back in 1950 the tallest building in Fort was The Times of Ceylon Ltd, bought from the British by Mr A Sangarapillai, the the racist politicians nationalised it virtullay plundered it. Rajapakses were responsible for selling the country to the foreigners. They are all above the law under own stupid democracy.

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Mohammed intiquab Ghouse Saturday, 10 June 2023 05:31 PM

The foreigners pay a hefty price for run down buildings, we should be thankful that they preserve and give employment for locals, the advertisements abroad of boutique hotels.

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