Bali property guides for buyers
Taxes, law, yields, risks — what to know before you buy
- Dollars in a Bali contract: why the deal amount must be in rupiahDollars in a Bali contract: why the deal amount must be in rupiah
- Indonesian tax resident: who becomes one and what income they pay tax on (2026)Indonesian tax resident: who becomes one and what income they pay tax on (2026)
- The 0.5% turnover tax in 2026: who kept it and who lost itThe 0.5% turnover tax in 2026: who kept it and who lost it
- A foreigner's company (PT PMA) in Bali: what changed in 2025–2026A foreigner's company (PT PMA) in Bali: what changed in 2025–2026
- Hiring staff for a villa or a company in Bali: contracts, payments, fines (2026)Hiring staff for a villa or a company in Bali: contracts, payments, fines (2026)
- Visas for an investor in Bali: KITAS, the golden visa and what you cannot do on a tourist visa (2026)Visas for an investor in Bali: KITAS, the golden visa and what you cannot do on a tourist visa (2026)
- Indonesia's new Criminal Code from 2 January 2026: what a foreigner needs to knowIndonesia's new Criminal Code from 2 January 2026: what a foreigner needs to know
- Lease and leasehold contracts in Bali: 6 rules that protect your moneyLease and leasehold contracts in Bali: 6 rules that protect your money
- Where you cannot build in Bali: farmland, the 15-metre height limit and the 2025 moratoriumWhere you cannot build in Bali: farmland, the 15-metre height limit and the 2025 moratorium
- Pros and cons of Bali holiday property: 8 arguments for and 5 risksPros and cons of Bali holiday property: 8 arguments for and 5 risks
- Off-plan or ready-built: what to choose in BaliOff-plan or ready-built: what to choose in Bali
- The Bali market is oversupplied: what it changes for buyersThe Bali market is oversupplied: what it changes for buyers
- 9 points to check a Bali developer before buying off-plan9 points to check a Bali developer before buying off-plan
- Three questions for a seller of "investment" property: if there is no answer, the yield is made upThree questions for a seller of "investment" property: if there is no answer, the yield is made up
- How Long Are Bali Leaseholds? Lease Terms and Price per Year of 320 VillasHow Long Are Bali Leaseholds? Lease Terms and Price per Year of 320 Villas
- Bali Zoning and Permits in Numbers: One in Three Villas for Sale Sits on Residential LandBali Zoning and Permits in Numbers: One in Three Villas for Sale Sits on Residential Land
- Is Off-Plan Cheaper in Bali? What 350 Villa Prices Actually ShowIs Off-Plan Cheaper in Bali? What 350 Villa Prices Actually Show
- Bali Villa Rental Yield by Area: What 350 Sale Prices and 6,300 Rentals Really ShowBali Villa Rental Yield by Area: What 350 Sale Prices and 6,300 Rentals Really Show
- Bali Villa Rental Rates by Area (2026): Nightly Prices From 6,300 ListingsBali Villa Rental Rates by Area (2026): Nightly Prices From 6,300 Listings
- The Real Cost of Buying a Villa in Bali: Taxes, Fees and Running Costs (2026)The Real Cost of Buying a Villa in Bali: Taxes, Fees and Running Costs (2026)
- Off-Plan Payment Plans in Bali: How Instalments Work and How to Protect Your MoneyOff-Plan Payment Plans in Bali: How Instalments Work and How to Protect Your Money
- Bali Villa Management Companies: Fees, What They Do and How to ChooseBali Villa Management Companies: Fees, What They Do and How to Choose
- Bali Leasehold Extension: How It Works and What to Put in Your ContractBali Leasehold Extension: How It Works and What to Put in Your Contract
- Where to Buy a Villa in Bali: Canggu vs Uluwatu vs Ubud vs Sanur (2026 Prices)Where to Buy a Villa in Bali: Canggu vs Uluwatu vs Ubud vs Sanur (2026 Prices)
- Is Bali Property a Good Investment in 2026? Honest Pros, Cons and RisksIs Bali Property a Good Investment in 2026? Honest Pros, Cons and Risks
- Bali Land Zones: Colors, Codes, RDTR — What Investors Need to KnowBali Land Zones: Colors, Codes, RDTR — What Investors Need to Know
- Leasehold or Freehold in Bali for a foreigner: what to choose in 2026Leasehold or Freehold in Bali for a foreigner: what to choose in 2026
- Investor KITAS and a PMA company in Bali: process, timelines, real pricesInvestor KITAS and a PMA company in Bali: process, timelines, real prices
- Property taxes in Bali: PPh, PBB, BPHTB and the Meterai stampProperty taxes in Bali: PPh, PBB, BPHTB and the Meterai stamp
- APOA: new tenant registration rules in Bali from April 2025 — what it means for an ownerAPOA: new tenant registration rules in Bali from April 2025 — what it means for an owner
- How to Check a Developer in Bali: 12-Point ChecklistHow to Check a Developer in Bali: 12-Point Checklist
- Canggu for Investors: 1,621 Apartments by 2025 and What to Do About ItCanggu for Investors: 1,621 Apartments by 2025 and What to Do About It
- Real Villa Yields in Bali by Area: 2026 DataReal Villa Yields in Bali by Area: 2026 Data
- Off-plan or Completed Property in Bali: Returns and RisksOff-plan or Completed Property in Bali: Returns and Risks
- What “Guaranteed Returns of 11–13%” in Bali Really MeanWhat “Guaranteed Returns of 11–13%” in Bali Really Mean
- How much does a villa in Bali cost: prices by area in 2026How much does a villa in Bali cost: prices by area in 2026
- Can a Russian buy property in Bali — and how to do it legally in 2026Can a Russian buy property in Bali — and how to do it legally in 2026
- How to Move to Bali in 2026: Visas, Housing and Money — Step by StepHow to Move to Bali in 2026: Visas, Housing and Money — Step by Step
- Bali rental seasonality: when it peaks and when it sits empty (BPS data)Bali rental seasonality: when it peaks and when it sits empty (BPS data)
- Bali tourist levy (IDR 150,000): who pays and why an investor should knowBali tourist levy (IDR 150,000): who pays and why an investor should know
- Bali Second Home Visa 2026: Requirements, and Does Buying a Villa Qualify?Bali Second Home Visa 2026: Requirements, and Does Buying a Villa Qualify?
- Rupiah vs dollar: currency risk for a Bali property investorRupiah vs dollar: currency risk for a Bali property investor
- Bali rental yield: what the data actually shows (2026)Bali rental yield: what the data actually shows (2026)
- Leasehold vs Freehold in Bali: what a foreigner can hold in 2026Leasehold vs Freehold in Bali: what a foreigner can hold in 2026
- Bali Property Taxes for Foreigners 2026: Buying, Leasehold, Renting Out, SellingBali Property Taxes for Foreigners 2026: Buying, Leasehold, Renting Out, Selling
- New Ministry of Investment Regulation No. 5/2025: main and supporting business activities, permit simplification, and mandatory partnership for PT PMA
- Wellness Real Estate: How Health-Focused Homes Are Becoming a New Trend and a Billion-Dollar Market
- How to Check a Broker in Bali: Ask If They Rent a Scooter and for How Much — a Simple Way to Assess Financial Literacy
- 5 Important Maps Before Buying Land in Bali: What to Check Besides Zoning
- How to Check Land and Road Access in Bali: Step-by-Step Guide, Services and Maps for Plot Verification
- Where Is It More Profitable to Invest in Resort Real Estate: Dubai, Thailand, or Bali? Comparing Returns, Risks, and Purchase Terms
- Tax when a foreigner sells a leasehold: 10% or 20%
- Wind Rose: How to Choose an Apartment with the Ideal Microclimate and Comfort
- How to Get the Maximum Discount from a Developer: 7 Effective Negotiation Strategies
- Pondok Wisata: why this license doesn’t suit foreign investors or villa and complex rentals
- SLF (Certificate of Fitness for Use): why you need it, how to get it and what happens without it
- PBG and SLF in Bali: What the Permits Mean, How to Check Them, and How Many Villas Have Them
- App to view sunlight and shadows on a property at different times of year
- How to Tell If a Home Is Noisy: A Simple Way to Measure Noise Levels in a Villa or Apartment
- Safest Places to Live in Bali: Earthquake and Tsunami Risk Ranking