📈 Colombo Land Valuation Indicator Rises 5.9% in H1 2026

Sri Lanka’s Central Bank reports that the Land Valuation Indicator (LVI) for the Colombo District increased by 5.9% YoY during the first half of 2026, maintaining a moderate growth pace compared to H1 2025. • Overall Growth: LVI and all three sub-indicators expanded both year-on-year (YoY) and compared to the second half (H2) of 2025. • Sub-Indicator Breakdown (YoY): • Residential LVI: Up by 6.7% (leading overall growth) • Commercial LVI: Up by 5.7% • Industrial LVI: Up by 5.2% • Sequential Trend: Growth rates for both residential and industrial real estate segments accelerated compared to the increases recorded in H2 2025, signaling steady demand in key urban property sectors.