Foreigner Selling Property in Sri Lanka

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GirlfromUKActive member21 January 2018 02:40:17

A friend, who was originally Sri Lankan, now British national (no dual citizenship) wants to dispose of his land. Will he be within the law if he sells it to a local person?

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GuestPoster5949Guest19 August 2022 07:54:22

He might need to be still in possession of his NIC as most land papers I have had dealings with always seem to need the lawyer to see the seller or buyers NIC.

The bottom line is that only a reputable lawyer will be able to give a definitive answer