Land for sale in Weligama, Sri Lanka
Weligama, in Matara District, is Sri Lanka's beginner-surf capital: a two-kilometre bay of gentle waves, surf schools and Taprobane island. It is the most built-up stretch between Galle and Matara, so land close to the beach is scarce and expensive.
Which land is for sale in Weligama right now?
The Southern Expressway exit at Godagama serves Weligama and Matara. The surf season at Weligama, Kabalana and Midigama runs roughly October to April.
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Can a foreigner buy land in Weligama?
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, Weligama 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 Weligama?
We do not publish a median for Weligama land yet: our 3 November 2026 snapshot has 5 land listings here and fewer than 8 listings, so the figure would not be representative.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 Weligama 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 Weligama?
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 Mirissa, Midigama, Ahangama, 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.