Land Valuation Indicator (LVI) compiled for Colombo District increased by 11.4 per cent during the first half of 2025, compared to the same period of 2024. All sub indicators of LVI, namely, Residential, Commercial and Industrial LVIs contributed to this increase recording considerable annual increases of 14.4 per cent, 11.5 per cent and 8.4 per cent, respectively. Meanwhile, LVI and its sub indicators increased at a higher pace on a semi-annual basis as well during first half of 2025 compared to the values recorded in second half of 2024. In this regard also, the Residential LVI recorded the highest increase, followed by Commercial LVI.

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