{"id":4157,"date":"2025-08-25T11:40:23","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T06:10:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.ikman.lk\/en\/?p=4157"},"modified":"2025-08-30T14:39:07","modified_gmt":"2025-08-30T09:09:07","slug":"checklist-for-first-time-home-buyers-in-sri-lanka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.ikman.lk\/en\/checklist-for-first-time-home-buyers-in-sri-lanka\/","title":{"rendered":"Checklist for First-Time Home Buyers in Sri Lanka"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Buying your first home is exciting. <strong>However,<\/strong> the process can feel intense. <strong>Therefore,<\/strong> use this short, step-by-step checklist to stay in control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>1) Set Your Budget and Financing Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>First,<\/strong> total your savings and steady monthly income.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Next,<\/strong> note that banks often finance <strong>70\u201380%<\/strong> of the price.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Therefore,<\/strong> plan a 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<strong>visit in person<\/strong> to verify photos and surroundings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If needed,<\/strong> hire a <strong>licensed agent<\/strong> for viewings and negotiation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meanwhile,<\/strong> compare <strong>similar properties<\/strong> to spot fair pricing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Thus,<\/strong> you enter offers with confidence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>5) Inspect Every Property Thoroughly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>First,<\/strong> check structure: wall cracks, damp patches, and roof leaks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Then,<\/strong> test plumbing: taps, drains, and water pressure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Next,<\/strong> test electrics: switches, sockets, and wiring age.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Moreover,<\/strong> watch for pests and mould, especially termites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Additionally,<\/strong> note maintenance issues like sticky doors or broken windows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For new builds,<\/strong> match <strong>actual 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