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Livinginlanka

Livinginlanka

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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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Livinginlanka replied to a thread
11 years ago
lankanexpat

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 ...

Livinginlanka

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

Livinginlanka replied to a thread
11 years ago
lankanexpat

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 ...

Livinginlanka

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

Livinginlanka replied to a thread
11 years ago
lankanexpat

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 ...

Livinginlanka

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