TO DISCUSS YOUR PROJECT OR LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SERVICES:

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Sri Lanka Stops Foreign Land Ownership

Category: Real estate, Posted:25 Feb 2013 | 20:57 pm

In an abrupt move last week the government of Sri Lanka has announced a ban on land ownership for foreigners. This will cover both privately held property and state enterprises.
While the civil war ended three years ago and a rush of foreigners has taken up property, the government has said there has not been enough further investment via hard economic benefits. Much of the concerns is that early investors have been speculators and not those interested in developing significant businesses.
At the same time many foreign investors have been put onto the sidelines for much of last year over concerns about high inflation, weakening currency and rising interest rates.
A regime of long term leases is the governments apparent solution to the ban. The shifting policy is expected to put up another obstacle to foreign investment and may further dampen sentiment about the ongoing economic stability of the country.

Other News

Read more

New C9 Hotelworks Phuket Hotel and Tourism Report Released

Category: Hotels|Tourism, Posted:05 Feb 2025 | 10:44 am C9 Hotelworks has released its new Phuket Hotel and Tourism Market Review 2025. Phuket’s tourism market in 2024 continues its trajectory toward full recovery, underpinned by significant growth in Russian and Indian arrivals, alongside government-led visa-free travel initiatives. Passenger arrivals for the year reached 8.65 million, reflecting a 23% increase compared to 2023 and just […]
Read more

The C9 Sessions – The Growth of Branded Residences in the Philippines

Category: Real estate, Posted:23 Jan 2025 | 11:33 am Branded residences and mixed-use projects are becoming a significant player in Philippines’s hospitality space. As property developers, real estate investors and property buyers are learning, this is a complex space that requires well-structured projects. Join us for a unique 90-minute learning session about all the moving parts in this rising marketplace. The session will feature […]
Read more

Video Sessions From Thailand Tourism Forum 2025

Category: Hotels|Real estate|Tourism, Posted:22 Jan 2025 | 08:18 am In case you missed the Thailand Tourism Forum 2025 in Bangkok last week or did attend, and want to rewatch some sessions please find video links to all below. The event drew over 1,000 attendees and was the 14th year for TTF. We look forward to returning in 2026, but for now please enjoy the […]
SiaJai logo

Thailand's Leading Homecare Marketplace