South East Asia · 45 articles
Buying in Bali & Indonesia
Hak Pakai, PT PMA and the nominee arrangements that keep going wrong.
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The questions worth answering first
Our coverage answers 4 of 5 for Bali & Indonesia. Where we have nothing yet, we say so.
Can a foreigner own here?
Freehold, leasehold, company structures and nominee arrangements differ sharply by country — and get people caught out.
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+ 22 more in the archive
What do prices actually look like?
What a budget buys, by area, and whether the asking price is the going rate.
What does buying cost on top?
Transfer tax, notary, legal and agency fees routinely add several percent to the headline price.
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- Alcazaba Bali – 1, 2 BHK luxurious apartments near Jimbaran bay, BaliProject Reviews · June 2026
- Indonesia costliest country in terms of property registration: reportIndonesia · June 2026
Can I rent it out?
Short-let licensing has tightened in most popular markets, and a rental assumption can decide the purchase.
What tax will I pay?
Annual property tax, rental income tax and capital gains on exit.
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