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Indonesian property, explained.

Market intel, buyer guides, and the occasional myth busted.

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· Whitespace · 5 min read

Best areas to invest in Bali in 2026

A location-by-location read on where the 2026 numbers hold up, where the hype has run ahead of the infrastructure, and what we currently hold in each area.

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Why Bali in 2026: the investor case, in numbers
· Whitespace · 2 min read

Why Bali in 2026: the investor case, in numbers

Year-round demand, strong yields and a clear legal path. What the numbers actually say about buying Bali property in 2026.
Where to buy in Bali in 2026: an area-by-area read
· Whitespace · 2 min read

Where to buy in Bali in 2026: an area-by-area read

Canggu, Pererenan, Nuanu, Ubud and the corridors in between. How the main Bali areas differ for a buyer in 2026, and who each one suits.
Why Australians are buying Bali villas in 2026
· Whitespace · 1 min read

Why Australians are buying Bali villas in 2026

Proximity, yield, and a favourable exchange rate. The case behind the surge in Australian buyers.
Leasehold vs PT PMA: how foreigners actually own Bali property
· Whitespace · 1 min read

Leasehold vs PT PMA: how foreigners actually own Bali property

The two legal routes for foreign buyers in Bali: what they are, what they cost, and which one fits your goal.
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Answers to the questions that always come up

Why is it leasehold and not freehold?

Foreigners cannot hold freehold (Hak Milik) in Indonesia. That is fixed in law, not a quirk of this project. The standard route is a leasehold of 25 to 30 years, agreed before a notary, with no local partner involved. An extension is only real where it is written into the original contract, so that clause is the first thing to read. Our full breakdown of both routes is here.

Leasehold vs PT PMA

Can I legally own this as a foreigner?

Yes, through one of the recognised structures: leasehold (Hak Sewa), Hak Pakai if you hold a residency permit, or a 100% foreign-owned PT PMA company. Nominee arrangements, where a local holds the title for you, are void under Indonesian law and we do not use them. Which structure applies to this unit is stated on the listing, and a licensed notary confirms it before you commit. We give you the facts; the notary gives the legal opinion.

How foreigners own Bali property

How do I know it will actually be built?

You do not get certainty, you get evidence. Ask for the developer's completed projects and go and look at them, and ask us for the payment schedule so you can see how much money is exposed at each stage. Indonesia has no statutory escrow for off-plan funds, so the payment schedule and the developer's delivery record are the real protection. We will tell you what we can verify on a project and what we cannot.

Are these rental yields real?

The 18 to 20 percent numbers in this market are gross and sell-side. Net is what you keep, after management, platform fees, tax and upkeep, and on well-placed villas that lands around 6 to 12 percent a year. Bali ran roughly 61 percent hotel occupancy full-year 2025 on official BPS data. Our published market read shows the deductions and names the sources.

Bali market report, with sources

Why buy through you rather than direct from the developer?

A developer can only sell you their own building. Our book is deliberately small and we have walked every unit in it, so the comparison you get includes the ones that are wrong for you and the reason why. If the right answer is a project we do not represent, we will say so. The whole portfolio is public and you can filter it yourself.

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