Selith Properties

The story behind Selith

Being far away makes things harder.

You own property in Sri Lanka—or you want to buy something back home. Because you live overseas, you call a brother, cousin, parent or family friend and ask, “Can you have a look at this for me?”

They care and want to help. But they have their own work and family, and they may not know property values, marketing, negotiation or the steps needed to finish the transaction properly.

So you could end up accepting less than you could have, buying the wrong property, or finding a legal problem later. And while you wait for the next trip home, an empty house or unprotected land can sit longer than you meant it to.

That's why property needs professionals too—not instead of family, but alongside them.

That's why we started Selith.

We believe your property deserves more than a favour from someone you know.

Your family and friends can still be there for you.

But property needs professionals too.

People who understand property.

People who know what needs to be done.

People who can coordinate qualified Attorneys-at-Law, Notaries, and other specialists when needed.

And most importantly, people who can be there when you can't.

That's Selith.

A real estate team in Sri Lanka, built for Sri Lankans living around the world.

Meet the founder

Built by a tech person who understands property.

Selith was founded by Malith Balasooriya, a Senior Software Engineer who has lived in New Zealand for more than 15 years.

Malith has spent his career building technology, solving problems and making complicated things simpler.

But there was another side to his experience.

For several years, Malith has worked in technology inside one of Auckland's largest real-estate organisations, giving him firsthand exposure to the systems, operations and customer journeys behind a large property business.

That gave him a close look at what happens behind the scenes of a large real estate business.

What works. What doesn't. Where technology helps. Where people matter more. And what property owners actually need.

He wanted to bring that experience to Sri Lanka.

Not to build another property listing website.

But to build a better way for Sri Lankans overseas to deal with property back home.

Technology behind the scenes. Real people on the ground.

That is the idea behind Selith.

The people behind Selith

A team, not just an agent.

When you work with Selith, you are not relying on one person. You have a team behind you.

Legal support when you need it

Qualified Sri Lankan Attorneys-at-Law and Notaries help with deed checks, contracts, and formal documents for overseas clients. You stay updated before you commit.

  • Malith Balasooriya

    Malith Balasooriya

    Founder

    Auckland, New Zealand

    • Senior Software Engineer
    • 15+ years living in New Zealand
    • Real estate technology & operations experience
  • Erick Balasooriya

    Erick Balasooriya

    Head of Legal

    Sri Lanka

    • Attorney-at-Law
    • LLB Hons (Sri Lanka)
    • Supports legal coordination, document readiness and work with property-law professionals
  • Kasun Thumbovilage

    Kasun Thumbovilage

    Sales & Operations

    Sri Lanka

    • Qualified Real Estate Agent
    • Coordinates sales activity, viewings and on-the-ground follow-up for overseas clients
  • Kusal Hemachandra

    Kusal Hemachandra

    Residential Sales

    Sri Lanka

    • Qualified Real Estate Agent
    • Helps prepare, market and sell residential properties for owners living overseas
  • Nethmi Imasha

    Nethmi Imasha

    Property Management

    Sri Lanka

    • Coordinates tenant communication, inspection schedules, owner updates and day-to-day property-management follow-up

You may be thousands of kilometres away.

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