Know before you sign

Guides

Plain answers to the questions that decide property deals. Written by the Vikkaa team, reviewed against current practice, and updated in place — no clickbait, no jargon.

• Stamp duty in Sri Lanka: what you'll actually pay

  The rates, who pays, and the transaction costs people forget to budget for.

  6 min read

• How to check a deed before you buy

  Title, survey plan, and the searches your lawyer should run — before any money moves.

  8 min read

• Selling your house: pricing it right in 2026

  How to set an asking price buyers take seriously, and the mistakes that stall a sale.

  5 min read

More guides are on the way — mortgages, rent agreements, and buying as a Sri Lankan abroad. Want one written? Tell us.