How Digital Platforms Are Connecting Buyers and Sellers Beyond City Limits
In the past, buying or selling anything in Sri Lanka, whether it was a car, a piece of land, or even a second-hand phone was mostly a local affair. People relied on newspaper ads, shop windows, word-of-mouth, and local agents. If you lived outside Colombo or another major city, your options were often limited to what was available nearby. Travelling long distances to check listings or meet buyers was normal, and finding the right deal often meant weeks or even months of searching.