Property & Real Estate
Property & Real Estate: Market trends, major developments, villa markets, commercial real estate, and regulatory changes affecting ownership and investment in Bali's land and property.
A Legal Shift in Bali’s Property Market: Nominee Land Practices Face Growing Scrutiny
BADUNG, Bali — For decades, a quiet arrangement has underpinned much of Bali’s foreign-influenced property market. A foreign buyer provides...
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The Bali Land Market in 2026: Prices, Zoning, and What Every Investor Must Know Before Buying
BADUNG, Bali — Land prices in parts of Bali have surged dramatically over the past decade. In prime areas like...
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Splitting Land Certificates in Bali: Costs, Legal Steps, and What Property Investors Must Know
BADUNG, Bali — In Bali’s fast-moving property market, owning land is only the beginning. For many investors, the real complexity...
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The Real Cost of Buying Property in Bali: 7 Hidden Expenses Every Investor Must Know
BADUNG, Bali — A $500,000 villa in Bali rarely costs $500,000. For many international investors, the real price only reveals...
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How to Buy a Bali Villa Safely: 3 Red Flags Every Investor Must Know
BADUNG, Bali — Bali's real estate market has long attracted foreign buyers, drawn by the island's natural beauty, tourism economy, and...
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Land Scam in Jimbaran: How a Jakarta Woman Lost Rp 24.7 Billion to Bali’s Land Mafia
BADUNG, Bali — For investors and expatriates dreaming of owning a piece of Bali's most coveted real estate, the promise of...
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No Permit, No Mercy: Karangasem Authorities Demolish Beachfront Building After Owner Ignores Warnings
In a decisive enforcement action, Satpol PP Karangasem dismantled an illegal structure violating coastal setback regulations, sending a clear signal...
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Building Bali or Building on Bali? Governor Koster’s Challenge to Investors
As the island faces mounting pressure from development, a proposed law on land conversion seeks to redefine the relationship between...
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Land at Risk: Indonesia’s ‘Spatial Emergency’ and What it Means for Bali’s Future
A stark government report reveals hundreds of thousands of hectares of rice fields have been converted for other uses, triggering...
Read moreDetailsUrgent for Bali Property Owners: 5 Land Documents Losing Legal Power in 2026
The Indonesian government is mandating a nationwide shift to electronic land certificates. For property owners in Bali, failing to upgrade...
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