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DFCC signs MOU with Havelock City, enabling ease of transactions to purchase luxury apartments
From left to right: Ann Silva (Legal Officer, DFCC), Dulshini Jayathilake (Assistant Relationship Manager, DFCC), Pravir Samarasinghe (Group CEO/Director, Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC), Gillian Edwards (Senior Vice President Consumer Banking, DFCC), Samathri Kariyawasam (Vice President General Legal, DFCC), Ralph De Lanarolle (Director, Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC), and Shiromi Balasuriya (Head of Legal/Company Secretary, Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC).
In an effort to provide potential homeowners with specialised DFCC Home loan services, DFCC Bank recently signed an MOU with Havelock City. As a result of this, DFCC has proposed a special home loan product specifically designed for customers who wish to purchase Havelock City apartments. Structured loan schemes, grace periods and early settlement fee waivers are all vital features of this home loan product from DFCC.
Havelock City is the largest mixed-use development built of 18 acres of prime land in the heart of Colombo with both residential and commercial components. The residential apartments were built in Phases and the fourth and final phase is currently nearing completion and will be ready for occupation by February 2021 with luxury units available for purchase. In addition to phase 4, phase 3 too has a limited number of move-in ready units with COC approval for discerning home buyers.
The Clubhouse at Havelock City offers its residents a range of facilities and amenities from squash courts, gymnasiums, swimming pools, banquette halls, salon, launderette, mini-cinema, mini-market, and a café. The exclusive 7-acre garden with lush foliage provides a unique space within the city to experience a healthy outdoor lifestyle including walking paths, jogging tracks, open air exercise corners and a mini-golf putting green. The development is a brainchild of S P Tao, chairman of Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC a BOI approved flagship company who is also the owner, manager, and the developer of the iconic World Trade Center Colombo.
DFCC Bank extends a very special Home Loan to any individual securing an apartment at Havelock City. A Fixed income earner, professional or a self-employed individual with an income sufficient to meet the monthly loan commitment is eligible to apply for a DFCC Home Loan. Applicants could opt for a pre-approved Home Loan for which credit approval will be provided within 3 working days. A team of professionals are available at every DFCC Branch to offer extended support throughout the transaction.
The DFCC Home Loan offered to customers of Havelock city apartments include very special features such as a Grace period, waivers of early settlement fees and structured facilities.
DFCC Bank has a strong branch network which is strategically located throughout the country to cater to the needs of customers. They also have a fleet-on-street comprising of over 140 Banking Executives dedicated to serve the customer at their doorstep. As customers face the challenge of finding time to visit the bank, DFCC is fully geared to serve their customers at a time and place of their convenience. Furthermore, they are geared to serve their customers through the available digital channels where applying for a loan is just a click away.
The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) proudly facilitated the first-ever Sri Lankan delegation’s participation at Drupa 2024, the world’s largest trade fair for the printing industry and technology. Held after an eight-year hiatus, Drupa 2024 was a landmark event, marking significant advancements and opportunities in the global printing industry.
AHK Sri Lanka played a pivotal role in organising and supporting the delegation, which comprised 17 members from the Sri Lanka Association for Printers (SLAP), representing eight companies from the commercial, newspaper, stationery printing, and packaging industries. This pioneering effort by AHK Sri Lanka not only showcased the diverse capabilities of Sri Lanka’s printing sector but also facilitated vital bilateral discussions with key stakeholders from the German printing industry.
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Unveiling Ayugiri: Browns Hotels & Resorts sets the stage for a new era in luxury Ayurveda Wellness
In a captivating reimagining of luxury wellness tourism, Browns Hotels & Resorts proudly unveiled the exquisite Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya. This momentous occasion, celebrated amidst a vibrant and serene grand opening on the 6th of June, heralds a new chapter in the Ayurveda wellness tourism landscape in Sri Lanka. Nestled amidst 54 acres of unspoiled natural splendour, Ayugiri features 22 exclusive suites and stands out as the only luxury Ayurveda wellness resort in the country offering plunge pools in every room, rendering it truly one-of-a-kind.
The grand opening of Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort was an enchanting event, where guests were captivated by the melodies of flutists and violinists resonating through Sigiriya’s lush landscapes. As traditional drummers and dancers infused the air with vibrant energy, Browns Hotels & Resorts’ CEO, Eksath Wijeratne, Kotaro Katsuki, Acting Ambassador for the Embassy of Japan and General Manager, Buwaneka Bandara, unveiled the resort’s new logo, marking a significant moment witnessed by distinguished guests from the French Embassy, Ayurveda and wellness enthusiasts along with officials from the Sigiriya area, LOLC Holdings and Browns Group.
“Our strategic expansion into wellness tourism with Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya symbolises a significant milestone for Browns Hotels & Resorts. Wellness tourism has consistently outperformed the overall tourism industry for over a decade, reflecting a growing global interest in travel that goes beyond leisure to offer rejuvenation and holistic well-being. By integrating the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda with modern luxury, we aim to set a new standard in luxury wellness tourism in Sri Lanka. Whether your goal is prevention, healing, or a deeper connection to inner harmony, Ayugiri offers a sanctuary for holistic well-being” stated Eksath Wijeratne.
Ayugiri encapsulates the essence of life, inspired by the lotus flower held by the graceful queens of the infamous Sigiriya frescoes. Just as the lotus emerges from the murky depths, untainted and serene,
Ayugiri invites guests on a journey of purity and rejuvenation, harmonised with a balance of mind, body and spirit, the essence of nature, echoes of culture and the wisdom of ancient Ayurvedic healing.
HNB General Insurance, one of Sri Lanka’s leading general insurance providers, has been honored as the Best General Bancassurance Provider in Sri Lanka 2024 by the prestigious Global Banking and Finance Review – UK.
The esteemed accolade underscores HNB General Insurance’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its outstanding performance in the field of bancassurance. Through dedication and hard work, the HNB General Insurance team has continuously endeavored to deliver innovative insurance solutions, cultivate strong relationships with banking partners, and provide unparalleled service to customers nationwide. This recognition is a testament to the team’s dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence in the bancassurance business.
“We are honored to receive this prestigious award, which reflects our team’s tireless efforts and dedication to delivering value-added insurance solutions and exceptional service through our bancassurance partnerships,” said Sithumina Jayasundara, CEO of HNB General Insurance. “This recognition reaffirms our position as a trusted insurance provider in Sri Lanka and motivates us to continue striving for excellence in serving our customers and communities.”
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