Livinginlanka
English expat in Sri Lanka
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About me
English
Lives in Galle and Colombo
Registration: 20 August 2013
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My expat journey
Sri Lanka
England
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Buying land/property in Srilanka by lankanexpat
We are expats living in Colombo for many years. We have legally adopted a Sri Lankan kid few years ago. We were initially planning to go back to our country but after the kid came into picture our approach has changed. We are planning to settle down ...
Wait a few months until new laws on foreign ownership are published. Put the Freehold title in your adopted kids name and grant yourselves a 99 year lease. Read More
Buying land/property in Srilanka by lankanexpat
We are expats living in Colombo for many years. We have legally adopted a Sri Lankan kid few years ago. We were initially planning to go back to our country but after the kid came into picture our approach has changed. We are planning to settle down ...
The 100% tax no longer exists. You can no longer buy FH property in your own name. You can do it though a company system or you can take a 100% lease. Contact a reputable aqent such as Pearl Properties in Galle or a decent legal firm. Don't ... Read More
Buying land/property in Srilanka by lankanexpat
We are expats living in Colombo for many years. We have legally adopted a Sri Lankan kid few years ago. We were initially planning to go back to our country but after the kid came into picture our approach has changed. We are planning to settle down ...
You must use a good lawyer that understands how foreigners can buy in Sri Lanka. There are too many stories of people who follow the rout you are considering and lose everything. Don't be a victim - use your common sense. You would not take a risk ... Read More