New Opportunity for Land Acquisition in Sri Lanka?

Could the future of back packing in Sri Lanka change again? Yes – according to an article in the Sunday Times today. “The Transport and Aviation Minister has won ministerial approval to release railway lands for “backpacking tourist accommodation.” The details of how such land would be distributed are to be worked out. However, at … Read more

Rumours about Legal Land Ownership For Foreigners …. Again

So here’s yet another article suggesting that the law could change and foreigners could, once again buy Sri Lankan property and own it outright.  The last time this was possible was 2012 when foreigners could buy ….BUT… they had to pay 100% of the land value as tax.  So be it. So here we are … Read more