Malabar
English expat in Sri Lanka
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About me
English
Lives in Kandy
Speaks English, German,
Registration: 30 December 2012
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Essentials to live in Sri Lanka by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Sri Lanka, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Sri Lanka? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
A dengue kit. Lots of mosquito repellent. Antiseptic. All these things can be bought in SL. Read More
what are the pros and cons in Sri Lanka ? by Chillington
Hello, My name is Steve, my wife and I have recently returned from Sri Lanka. This was our second visit to Sri Lanka and will probably come back for a 3rd time in the next couple of years. We are seriously thinking about retiring out there and will ...
Hi Steve one swallow doesn't make a summer. Try not to talk yourself into such a major decision. Just remember you wont be able to work in Sri Lanka, so there is not point in mentioning you and your wife's c,v.'s. Wishing you a ... Read More
what are the pros and cons in Sri Lanka ? by Chillington
Hello, My name is Steve, my wife and I have recently returned from Sri Lanka. This was our second visit to Sri Lanka and will probably come back for a 3rd time in the next couple of years. We are seriously thinking about retiring out there and will ...
My dream home residents visa rules. http://www.immigration.gov.lk/web/index.php?option=com_content&id=156&Itemid=199& Read More
what are the pros and cons in Sri Lanka ? by Chillington
Hello, My name is Steve, my wife and I have recently returned from Sri Lanka. This was our second visit to Sri Lanka and will probably come back for a 3rd time in the next couple of years. We are seriously thinking about retiring out there and will ...
And this way at your peril ... http://www.lankarealestate.com/property-sales-2/buy-sri-lanka Read More
what are the pros and cons in Sri Lanka ? by Chillington
Hello, My name is Steve, my wife and I have recently returned from Sri Lanka. This was our second visit to Sri Lanka and will probably come back for a 3rd time in the next couple of years. We are seriously thinking about retiring out there and will ...
https://thecurionomist.wordpress.com/2014/10/24/sri-lankas-new-land-restriction-on-alienation-act-7-features-of-it-and-7-reasons-to-worry/ Hi Steve I think you need to do a lot more research. (Your understanding on home/land ownership) The above ... Read More
what are the pros and cons in Sri Lanka ? by Chillington
Hello, My name is Steve, my wife and I have recently returned from Sri Lanka. This was our second visit to Sri Lanka and will probably come back for a 3rd time in the next couple of years. We are seriously thinking about retiring out there and will ...
Hi Steve More cons than pros. I would seriously think about what you intend doing. For instance (if you are a UK resident) your UK pension will not rise with inflation. Health care is expensive and nowhere near the standard of the UK. It is ... Read More
Single Mum looking for advice on life in Sri Lanka please! by Viona Loos
Hello Everyone! Here’s hoping you are well! I am a single Mother of two teenage kids and am looking for advice on where would be the safest place for my family and I to settle. I hope you don’t mind me asking your opinion on the ...
I would say Nil Sumitran. That's the truth of it. Read More
Single Mum looking for advice on life in Sri Lanka please! by Viona Loos
Hello Everyone! Here’s hoping you are well! I am a single Mother of two teenage kids and am looking for advice on where would be the safest place for my family and I to settle. I hope you don’t mind me asking your opinion on the ...
http://returntosl.blogspot.co.uk/2015/05/back-to-sri-lanka-1-year-on.html?spref=fb&m=1 Read More
Planning to set up a business to enable early retirement from the UK by Hassams
In order to plan for our future and early retirement from the UK, my partner and I are considering purchasing some land or a property to spend the next however many years converting or building a small hotel/B&B that will generate a modest income ...
you should acquaint yourself with the changes that happened to the Land Act in Sri Lanka this year. This very much affects foreigners who wish to buy in Sri Lanka. (My advice is don't even pursue your plan - it well end in tears - unless the law ... Read More
Finding property in Sri Lanka by kristella
Hey I visited Sri Lanka 10 years ago and fell in love with the country.. so now I am planning to move to Sri Lanka and have been looking for real estate to buy, mainly houses. As I have understood, best is to buy from owner. Can anyone tell me what ...
Agree. Because of the increased difficulties for a foreigner buying property in SL, the smart buyer is now looking at Myanmmar (Burma)where they are very keen for foreign investment, having been "closed" for 50 years. I have just been to an ... Read More
Finding property in Sri Lanka by kristella
Hey I visited Sri Lanka 10 years ago and fell in love with the country.. so now I am planning to move to Sri Lanka and have been looking for real estate to buy, mainly houses. As I have understood, best is to buy from owner. Can anyone tell me what ...
As a foreigner you will pay 100% tax on your purchase - so double cost (price of property and 100% tax). Purchasing can be tricky - there are many conmen with fake deeds. On 24th February changes were made to the Land Act in Sri Lanka and details ... Read More
Retirement in Sri Lanka by Ex-Pat
I love Sri Lanka......I love Kandy. It took my nearly all of my life to get here and I wish I had made the move much earlier.The people are so friendly and helpful and so far I have been in Sri Lanka three years and loving it. Best wishes to all ... Read More