The country’s outstanding developers will be honoured, together with the best in India, at the exclusive gala dinner of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Sri Lanka) as we celebrate the best projects, designs, and innovations in South Asia throughout the past year.
The PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Sri Lanka) is the most respected and most sought-after real estate industry awards programme. The event is part of the regional PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series established in 2005. With a professionally run and supervised judging system, the Asia Property Awards is the gold standard in real estate.
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Developer Awards
Best Developer
Must have completed at least 2 residential, commercial, hospitality developments in Sri Lanka since January 2020. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Boutique Developer
Must have completed at least 1 boutique residential, commercial or hospitality development in Sri Lanka since January 2020. Boutique developments. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Sustainable Developer
Must have completed at least 2 sustainable developments in Sri Lanka since 2020. Sustainable developers consistently implement environmentally sensitive design features, use low impact construction materials, and install energy, waste efficient systems. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Breakthrough Developer
Must have launched first project during or after 2024 and have at least one new project in the pipeline to be launched before the end of 2025. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Lifestyle Developer
Must have completed at least 2 lifestyle developments in Sri Lanka from 2020 to present. Lifestyle developers offer additional facilities in all their projects for residents to enhance their living experience, such as swimming pools, health and fitness areas, social spaces, children’s playgrounds, convenience stores. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Residential Developer
Must have completed at least 2 Residential developments in Sri Lanka since January 2020 till present.
Best Commercial Developer
Must have completed at least 2 commercial developments in Sri Lanka from 2020 to present. Commercial developments include office and/or retail projects. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Hospitality Developer
Must have completed at least 2 hospitality developments in Sri Lanka from 2020 to present. Hospitality developments include hotel and resort projects. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Industrial Developer
Must have completed at least 2 industrial developments in Sri Lanka from 2020 to present. Industrial developments include manufacturing and/or logistics sector projects. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Mixed Use Developer
Must have completed at least 2 mixed use developments in Sri Lanka from 2020 to present. Mixed-Use developments should include a minimum of two interconnected components: residential, retail, office, hospitality, medical, entertainment etc Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Special Recognition Awards
Sustainable Residential / Township Developer
Sustainable Commercial Developer
Social Impact Champion
Property Management Awards
Top Residential Property Management Portfolio
Open to Property Management Companies with a portfolio that includes a minimum of 3 properties, all residential projects completed since 2021. The portfolio must demonstrate consistent asset quality and physical upkeep across all properties, strong market performance in occupancy and value growth, and meaningful sustainability credentials in the built environment.
Top Commercial Property Management Portfolio
Development Awards
Best Luxury Condo Development (Colombo)
Open to condominiums with an average unit price of more than 40,000 LKR per sq. ft. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and before December 2028. Must have a show unit. Eligible projects should be located in Colombo
Best Mid End Condo Development (Colombo)
Open to condominiums with an average unit price of 25,000 to 40,000 LKR per sq. ft. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and before December 2028. Must have a show unit. Eligible projects should be located in Colombo
Best Affordable Condo Development (Colombo)
Open to condominiums with an average unit price of less than 25,000 LKR per sq. ft. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and before December 2028. Must have a show unit. Eligible projects should be located in Colombo
Best Housing Development (Colombo)
Open to developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and before December 2028. Phases of a multiphase development are also eligible for entry. Must have a show unit. Eligible projects should be located in Colombo
Best Residential Development (Southern)
Open to condominiums, apartments, houses and villas. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and before December 2028. Must have a show unit. Eligible projects should be located in Galle, Matara, and Hambantota
Best Residential Development (Central)
Open to condominiums, apartments, houses and villas. in the Central part of Sri Lanka. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and before December 2028. Must have a show unit. Eligible projects should be located in Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Matale
Best Residential Development (North East)
Open to condominiums, apartments, houses and villas. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and before December 2028. Must have a show unit. Must have a show unit. Eligible projects should be located in Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mannar, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya
Best Residential Development (Maldives)
Open to condominiums, apartments, houses and villas. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and before December 2028. Must have a show unit.
Best Residential Development (Malé)
Open to condominiums, apartments, houses and villas. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and before December 2028. Must have a show unit.
Best Completed Condo Development
Open to Completed condominiums and apartments project with hand over date between January 2023 to December 2024.
Best Completed Housing Development
Open to Completed developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas with hand over date between January 2023 to December 2024.
Best Connectivity Condo Development
Open to condominiums and apartments which located less than 400m from closest transit station (Multi Modal Transport) or major highways.The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and before December 2028. Must have a show unit.
Best Connectivity Housing Development
Open to developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas which located less than 400m from closest transit station (Multi Modal Transport) or major highways.The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and before December 2028. Must have a show unit
Best Waterfront Condo Development
Open to condominiums and apartments which located no further than 1km from a body of water like a lake, river, canal, or ocean. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and before December 2028. Must have a show unit
Best Waterfront Housing Development
Open to developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas which located no further than 1km from a body of water like a lake, river, canal, or ocean. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and before December 2028. Must have a show unit
Best Branded Residential Development
Open to Residential property managed and operated by an International hospitality brand. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and before December 2028. Must have a show unit
Best Integrated Work From Home Development
Open to a project with shared and own workspace amenity as part of a housing/apartment/condo project that can be used only by residents/tenants. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and before December 2028. Must have show unit
Best Pet - Friendly Residential Development
Open to condominiums, apartments, houses and villas. The project must allow residents to keep pets within their property and common areas. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and before December 2028. Must have show unit
Best Health and Wellness Development
Open to residential projects that offer facilities and services that especially cater to senior citizens, such as daily fitness activities, onsite healthcare, senior-friendly surroundings and social programmes. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and before December 2028. Must have a show unit
Best Eco Friendly Condo Development
Open to condominiums and apartments that demonstrate the use of sustainable materials, technology or techniques but do not have official green certification. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and before December 2028. Must have show unit
Best Eco Friendly Housing Development
Open to developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas that demonstrate the use of sustainable materials, technology or techniques but do not have official green certification. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and before December 2028. Must have show unit
Best Office Development
The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2028.
Best Retail Development
Open to retail developments with more than 20,000 GFA. The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2028.
Best Hotel Development
The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2028.
Best Boutique Hotel Development
Open to hotels with maximum two (2) story’s, less than twenty (20) rooms and no banquet facilities provided. The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2028.
Best Mixed Use Development
Open to Mixed Use developments with two or more components, including residential, office, retail, hospitality, medical and entertainment. The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2028.
Best Mixed Use Development (Maldives)
Open to Mixed Use developments with two or more components, including residential, office, retail, hospitality, medical and entertainment. The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2028. Eligible projects should be located in Maldives
Best Industrial Development
Open to Industrial developments. The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2028. Industrial developments include manufacturing and/or logistics sector projects.
Best Eco Friendly Commercial Development
Open to Commercial that demonstrate the use of sustainable materials, technology or techniques but do not have official green certification. The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2028. Must have show unit
Best Investment Condo Development
Open to Condo project with a range of facilities and management services that allow owners to rent out their property to long term tenants or as a holiday home. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and before December 2028.
Best Investment Housing Developing
Open to Housing project with a range of facilities and management services that allow owners to rent out their property to long term tenants or as a holiday home. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and before December 2027.
Best Sales Gallery Architectural Design
Open to a completed sales gallery of residential or commercial development. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and before December 2028. General criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, longevity, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Nature Integrated Developement
Open to residential and commercial developments that are designed and built to integrate with their natural surroundings. At least 60% of units must face nature and the project must offer convenient on-and off-site access to green spaces. The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2028.
Best Factory / Warehouse Development
Open to factory, warehouse,or logistics centre developments comprising a single building or facility. Eligible projects should demonstrate excellence in design efficiency, including layout, ceiling height, and loading provisions, as well as high construction quality and strong operational functionality to support manufacturing or logistics use. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029. Eligible projects should be located in Sri Lanka. Phases of a multiphase development are also eligible for entry.
Best Smart Building Development
Open to residential and commercial development. The development must be innovative in the use of technology and be completed in the period between January 2023 and before December 2028. Must have a show unit.
Best Green Development
Open for Residential and Commercial Projects. The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2028. Open to developments with internationally recognized green certification (granted). The developer must submit relevant documents, images and certifications to support each entry as evidence of: Energy saving systems Water management systems Waste management systems Health related features
Best of Sri Lanka Awards
Best Condo Development (Sri Lanka)
Chosen from all the condo categories winners.
Best Housing Development (Sri Lanka)
Chosen from all the housing categories winners.
Design Awards
Best Condo Architectural Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2028. General design criteria include concept, form, use of space, design innovation, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Housing Architectural Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2028. The design criteria is applied to the full masterplan design and includes aesthetics, variety, accessibility, design innovation, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Condo Interior Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2028. Genera designl criteria include interior themes, colours, textures, finishing, functionality, relevance, innovation, safety, health, ease of maintenance.
Best Housing Interior Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2028. Genera designl criteria include interior themes, colours, textures, finishing, functionality, relevance, innovation, safety, health, ease of maintenance.
Best Condo Landscape Architectural Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2028. General criteria include consistency (flora & outdoor features), proportion, plant variety, innovation, accessibility, segmentation, special transition, ease of maintenance, environmental impact.
Best Housing Landscape Architectural Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2028. General criteria include consistency (flora & outdoor features), proportion, plant variety, innovation, accessibility, segmentation, special transition, ease of maintenance, environmental impact.
Best Retail Architectural Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2028. General design criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Office Architectural Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2028. General design criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, longevity, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Hotel Architectural Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2028. General criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, longevity, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Hotel Interior Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2028. General criteria include theme, colour, texture, finishing, comfort, functionality, relevance, innovation, maintenance, health and safety.
Best Mixed Use Architectural Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and before December 2028. General criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, longevity, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Co Working Space
The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2028. General criteria include concept, space planning, functionality, communal area design, private area design, colour, texture, finishing, comfort, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Commercial Landscape Architectural Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2027. General criteria include consistency (flora & outdoor features), proportion, plant variety, innovation, accessibility, segmentation, special transition, ease of maintenance, environmental impact.
Publisher's Choice Award
Real Estate Personality of the Year
Chosen by Editorial team of PropertyGuru Property Report Magazine. No direct entry
Judging Panel
The PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Sri Lanka) luncheon and awards presentation ceremony will be held on Friday, 11 December 2026 at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok Thailand
Invites are exclusive for finalists and event partners only. The public can register to view the programme, which will be broadcasted on asiapropertyawards.com/tv-podcast, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
Shortlisted developers, sponsors, and partners — comprising of C-level and senior industry figures in real estate development, property consultancy, construction, marketing, property technology, legal, finance, and architecture and design — will be present at the exclusive gala event, with safety measures in place. Select members of the media will also be present to cover the illustrious night.
Consumers and real estate agents from all over the globe are invited to watch the livestream.
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