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Scope

The integration of real estate planning, investment, and financial management is essential for achieving sustainable, resilient, and economically viable development outcomes. Strategic planning frameworks guide land use decisions, while financial mechanisms and investment strategies shape the feasibility, profitability, and long-term performance of real estate assets. In an increasingly complex and technology-driven environment, real estate markets are influenced by evolving economic conditions, changing user preferences, financial innovations, and digital platforms, with these dynamics posing greater challenges in emerging economies due to market inefficiencies, regulatory constraints, and data limitations. CRES promotes research that bridges planning, finance, and investment to support informed decision-making and enhance the overall performance and efficiency of real estate markets.

 
Key Research Focus Areas
  • Strategic Real Estate Planning and Development
  • Real Estate Finance and Investment Appraisal
  • Market Dynamics and Investment Behavior
  • Financial Innovation and Emerging Investment Models

Gamage, Shehani; Perera, Upuli

Adapting DCF method for Real Estate Valuation in Sri Lanka: A Delphi Study Journal Article

In: Journal of Property Investment & Finance, vol. 43, iss. 4, pp. 440-453, 2025.

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Sugathadasa, Nimasha; Wijesuriya, W M R T

Exploring the Impact of Tourism on Poverty: A Bibliometric Analysis Conference

International Conference on Real Estate Management and Valuation 2024, vol. 8, 2025.

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Meepagala, S. S. J.; Ariyawansa, R. G.

Study on Urban Agglomeration in Hambanthota City based on Hambanthota Seaport: A Review of Planning Framework Conference

International Conference on Real Estate Management and Valuation 2024, vol. 8, 2025.

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Kavindu, D. T.; Wickramaarachchi, N. C.

Understanding Key Drivers of Urban Residential Preferences: A Study of Sociodemographic, Cultural, and Economic Influences Conference

21st International Conference on Business Management, 2025.

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Jayasiri, Kushani Tharushika; Wickramaarachchi, N. C.

How green features of building impact financial benefits and building life cycle: evidence from Sri Lanka Journal Article

In: Journal of the Academy of Business and Emerging Markets 2024, vol. 4, iss. 1, pp. 13-24, 2024.

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Reinventing Real Estate: Exploring the Dynamic Landscape of Prop-Tech driven Digital Transformation in the Residential Sector–Lessons for Sri Lanka Journal Article

In: ICTer, 2024, (Volume, issue, and page numbers to be verified from source).

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Gamage, S. K.; Perera, T. G. U. P.

Challenges in Applying the DCF Method for Investment Property Valuation in Sri Lanka: Insights from a Delphi Study Proceedings Article

In: International Conference on Real Estate Management and Valuation (ICREMV), pp. 2–9, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 2023.

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Nawodia, R. M. D. N. H.; Perera, Upuli

The Covid-19 Economic Crisis: Firm-Level Management Strategies Adopted by the Condominium Property Developers in Colombo Journal Article

In: Journal of Real Estate Studies, vol. 20, no. 01, pp. 34–48, 2023, (ISSN: 1800-3524).

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Peer-to-Peer Accommodation User Experience: Evidence From Sri Lanka Journal Article

In: 2023, (Publication details to be verified from source).

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Analysis of Population in the Colombo District by Different Population Zones Bachelor Thesis

University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2023, (Thesis type and other details to be verified from source).

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Analysis of Land Use Structure Change using GIS based Spatial Matrices; reference to Colombo District, Sri Lanka Journal Article

In: Indian Journal of Public Administration, vol. 7, no. 7, 2023, (Page numbers to be verified from source).

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Analysis of the Spatial Distribution Pattern of Urban Population using a GIS-based Approach Bachelor Thesis

University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2023, (Thesis type and other details to be verified from source).

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Modelling Urban Growth in the Colombo Urban Fringe, Sri Lanka Bachelor Thesis

University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2023, (Thesis type and other details to be verified from source).

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Analysis of Spatial Distribution of Urban Population using GIS: Reference to Municipal Councils in Sri Lanka Bachelor Thesis

University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2023, (Thesis type and other details to be verified from source).

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A Regulatory Framework for Sustainable Middle-Income Housing in Sri Lanka Proceedings Article

In: PhD Colloquium Proceeding, pp. 130–144, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2023, (Conference details to be verified from source).

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Impediments of Introducing Mixed-Use Developments in High-Rise Buildings in Sri Lanka Bachelor Thesis

University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2023, (Thesis type and other details to be verified from source).

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Risk assessment in commercial real estate development: An application of analytic network process Bachelor Thesis

University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2023, (Thesis type and other details to be verified from source).

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Does Secured Tenure matter on Land Investment? A Review on Literature Journal Article

In: Sri Lankan Journal of Real Estate, 2023, (Volume, issue, and page numbers to be verified from source).

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Exploring the Complexities of Millennial Housing Choices: An Analysis of the Influence of Neighborhood Factors Journal Article

In: Sri Lankan Journal of Real Estate, 2023, (Volume, issue, and page numbers to be verified from source).

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Reconfiguring Workspaces: Adaptations of Corporate Real Estate Design in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Economic Crisis in Sri Lanka Journal Article

In: Asian Journal of Applied Research and Reviews, 2023, (Volume, issue, and page numbers to be verified from source).

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GIS-Assisted Multi-Criteria Evaluation of Residential Site Suitability: Case Study of Homagama Divisional Secretariat, Sri Lanka Journal Article

In: Sri Lankan Journal of Real Estate, 2023, (Volume, issue, and page numbers to be verified from source).

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The Managers' Perception on Corporate Real Estate and Sense of Belonging on Corporate Real Estate Asset Management Journal Article

In: Sri Lankan Journal of Real Estate, 2023, (Volume, issue, and page numbers to be verified from source).

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A resolution framework for post-implementation issues of urban regeneration projects in the city of Colombo, Sri Lanka Journal Article

In: Malaysia Journal of Sustainable Agriculture, 2023, (Volume, issue, and page numbers to be verified from source).

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Impact of Mortgage Loan Repayment Methods on Bank Performance in Kandy District, Sri Lanka Bachelor Thesis

University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2023, (Thesis type and other details to be verified from source).

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Exploring the impact of coworking Bachelor Thesis

University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2023, (Thesis type and other details to be verified from source).

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Wickremasinghe, Hashini T.; verified],

Is Flexible Shared Workspace Model Truly Beneficial for the Users? A Review of Costs and Benefits Journal Article

In: 2023, (Publication details to be verified from Google Scholar search).

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Thrishali, V. O.; Wickremasinghe, H. T.

Factors Affecting Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic System Adoption Intention: With Special Reference to Middle-Income Households in Kaduwela Municipal Council Area, Sri Lanka Journal Article

In: Sri Lankan Journal of Real Estate, vol. 19, iss. 2, pp. 69-92, 2022.

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Hua, Z.

Real Estate Investment and Regional Economic Development in China-By Applying the Spatial Econometric Approach Journal Article

In: Sri Lankan Journal of Real Estate, vol. 18, iss. 2, pp. 12-27, 2022.

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Regulation of Peer-to-Peer Tourist Accommodation Services: Lessons from Asia Pacific Countries for Sri Lanka Journal Article

In: 2022, (Publication details to be verified from source).

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Platformization of Travel and Tourism Real Estate: A Study on the Operation of Online Tourist Accommodation Booking Platforms in Sri Lanka Journal Article

In: 2022, (Publication details to be verified from source).

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Digital Micro-entrepreneurship in Peer-to-Peer Accommodation Sector: Evidence from Sri Lanka Journal Article

In: 2022, (Publication details to be verified from source).

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Mapping the operation of Airbnb in Sri Lankan cities Journal Article

In: 2022, (Publication details to be verified from source).

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A relational lens to understand housing affordability in the 21st Century Journal Article

In: 2021, (Publication details to be verified from source).

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Athapaththu, A. M. L.; Perera, T. G. U. P.

Time on the Market of Residential Condominium Units with Pre-Sale Arrangement in Colombo District Proceedings Article

In: International Conference on Real Estate Management and Valuation (ICREMV), pp. 15–23, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 2021.

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Well-Being of Occupants of Low-Income Housing Projects in Colombo Proceedings Article

In: International Conference on Real Estate Management and Valuation (ICREMV), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 2021, (Page numbers to be verified from source).

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Social Sustainability and Compensation in Compulsory Land Acquisition: Dose It Matters On Satisfaction Proceedings Article

In: International Conference on Real Estate Management and Valuation (ICREMV), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 2021, (Page numbers to be verified from source).

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Airbnb in Tourist Cities: Mapping Peer-to-Peer Accommodation Supply in Sri Lanka Journal Article

In: 2020, (Publication details to be verified from source).

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Housing Affordability as a Reflexivity of Quality of Life Journal Article

In: 2019, (Publication details to be verified from source).

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Sri Lankan Travel & Tourism Industry: Recent Trends and Future Outlook towards Real Estate Development Proceedings Article

In: ICOBI 2018, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2018, (Page numbers to be verified from source).

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A review of trends in mixed-use skyscrapers in Sri Lanka Proceedings Article

In: International Conference on Real Estate Management and Valuation (ICREMV), pp. 83, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 2018, (Full page range to be verified from source).

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Wickramaarachchi, N. C.

Urbanization Effect on Agricultural Land in Vavuniya Divisional Secretary Division Conference

11th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches, 0000.

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Centre for Real Estate Studies (CRES),
Department of Estate Management Studies and Valuation,
Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce,
University of Sri Jayewardenepura,
Gangodawila, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka, 10250.

Call us: +94 112 802004

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