In-depth guides, market analysis, and plain-English explanations of Bali's property landscape — written by the people who work in it every day.
Everything you need to know — ownership structures, due diligence steps, notary process, taxes, red flags, and how to avoid the most common mistakes. 5,000 words of honest, practical guidance from people who've closed hundreds of deals.
A plain-English breakdown of the two main legitimate ownership structures for foreigners — when to use each, what the risks and limitations are, and how to decide.
Read more →Our annual review of land price movements across Canggu, Ubud, Uluwatu, Seminyak, and emerging corridors. With real transaction data, not asking prices.
Read more →Before you pay any deposit, verify the title. Here's exactly how to check a Bali land certificate with BPN — and what you're looking for at each step.
Read more →The honest numbers on building a villa for short-term rental in Bali — construction costs, rental yields, occupancy rates, and the operating reality most developers don't tell you.
Read more →Canggu's land prices have increased 5x in a decade. We look at five areas that show similar early signals — before the crowds (and the premium prices) arrive.
Read more →The AJB (Akta Jual Beli) is the moment of legal transfer in any Indonesian property transaction. Here's what it is, what it covers, and what to check before you sign.
Read more →Green belt, commercial, residential, tourism — Bali's zoning system determines what you can build and what you can't. A clear guide to checking and interpreting peruntukan.
Read more →Bali is established but expensive. Lombok offers earlier-stage positioning at lower entry prices with significant upside potential. We compare both markets side by side.
Read more →Beyond the asking price: BPHTB, PPh, notary fees, BPN costs, legal advisory, and ongoing taxes. Here's every cost you need to budget for before you make an offer.
Read more →Practical tools you can use before, during, and after your purchase.
Our 32-point checklist for verifying any Bali land purchase. Use it yourself or share it with your legal team.
Request via email →Spreadsheet to calculate your total costs (taxes, notary, advisory) for any land purchase price.
Request via email →One-page summary of all foreigner-accessible ownership structures, their pros, cons, and key requirements.
Request via email →Benchmark land price ranges per area across Bali and Lombok — based on our actual transaction data for 2024–2025.
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