Land for sale in Unawatuna, Sri Lanka
Unawatuna, in Galle District, sits on the calm swimming bays five minutes from Galle. With Dalawella and Thalpe it forms the south coast's villa belt: reef-protected beaches, the international school at Galle and a dense crop of cafés. Most buyers here are looking for a villa, or a plot to build one.
Which land is for sale in Unawatuna right now?
The rope swing palm at Dalawella and the villa belt behind it are a short ride east; Galle Fort is five minutes west.
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Can a foreigner buy land in Unawatuna?
Not freehold. Since the Land (Restrictions on Alienation) Act No. 38 of 2014 a foreign national cannot take freehold title to land anywhere in Sri Lanka, Unawatuna included. A foreigner can lease land for up to 99 years, buy a condominium apartment, or inherit land; dual citizens are exempt. Read can a foreigner buy land in Sri Lanka and the 99-year lease explained.
How much does land cost in Unawatuna?
We do not publish a median for Unawatuna land yet: our 3 November 2026 snapshot has 10 land listings here and one agency holds 40% of rows, so the figure would not be representative. Across the whole south coast the median asking price for land was LKR 907,856 per perch (n = 160 agency listings). These are asking prices, not sale prices. See south coast land prices.
What does it cost to buy land in Unawatuna on top of the price?
Budget 5% to 7% on top of the purchase price: stamp duty of 3% on the first Rs 100,000 and 4% on the balance, legal fees of 1% to 2%, plus survey and registration. For a 99-year lease, stamp duty is 2% of the aggregate rent instead (since 1 April 2025); confirm the rates with your lawyer. Full breakdown: stamp duty, legal fees and the real cost of buying land.
What should I check before buying land in Unawatuna?
Have a licensed surveyor prepare a fresh survey plan, have your own lawyer run a 30-year title search at the Land Registry, and check reservations: the Coast Conservation Department's 300 m coastal zone on any beachfront, Agrarian Development clearance for paddy land, and road access on the deed. The full order is in the 8 steps to buy land in Sri Lanka safely.
Nearby towns
Land for sale in Galle, Thalpe, Habaraduwa, or every south-coast town.
General information, not legal advice. Laws and rates change; confirm every point with your own Sri Lankan lawyer before you pay a deposit.