Sri Lanka has been emerging from a generation of unfortunate political and social turbulence - one that has resulted in the country being unable to a large extent to realise its tremendous potential. At the same time the very troubles that have held it back have protected it from untramelled development. As the peace process established in December, 2001, takes root and changes the dynamic of the land, what was recently improbable now becomes excitingly possible. (Since 2006 this peace agreement has unfortunately been tested and troubles have again resurfaced in the North and East of the island - a development that has lead to us suspend our activities in the beautiful coastal areas around Trincomalee. Whilst we caution any buyers from investing in this area, the market in the south and central areas of Sri Lanka is still extremely buoyant and relatively risk free)