Things to Keep in Mind when Buying a Condo in Bali

Bali is the capital of Indonesia. Many say is one of  be the most beautiful holiday capital of the world. With its mountains containing volcanoes, lush green paddy fields, coral reefs, and stunning beaches, it is not surprising that millions of tourists arrive in Bali every year. There has been tremendous growth of the housing market in Bali in recent years. If are enamored by the beauty of Bali and want to buy a condo for yourself, you must keep the following points in mind.

Location is the most important

If you are attracted to a condo, it is because of its beautiful location. Location is everything in Bali. Do not compromise with the location only because you are getting a condo for less in a remote area.

Do not go too far away from water

The beaches and coral reefs of Bali are mesmerizingly beautiful. Make sure that the condo you are buying has an ocean view from the balcony. You can get cheaper apartments if you are willing to go 5-6 km away from the ocean. But if you are thinking in terms of ROI, buying a property close to the sea is a good idea.

Find a reliable property agent

This is very important for you when buying a property in Bali. Try to get to an agent who has his own office and also well known in Bali real estate industry. He will make you sail through the process of buying land or a villa with a clear title. Do not fall in the trap of fraudulent individuals who pose as property agents and dupe foreigners.

Free hold property is a big no for you

You are not eligible to buy freehold land in Bali if you happen to be a foreigner. You can get a villa or a piece of land or condo in an apartment in Canggu on the lease. Make sure you obey all the laws and regulation in place for foreigners interested in buying a property in Bali and you should be O.K.

Many foreigners make the mistake of using a local to invest in property. You can be easily fooled and your property is overtaken by the local citizen as there are no laws to protect the rights of foreigners in such cases. The better way to invest in a  property in Bali is to acquire the ‘Right to Build’ with the help of a foreign-owned company that is registered in Indonesia. You can build your home in this manner and own it for 50 years with right t use extended by another 30 years.

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What You Should Visit in The Area Of Seminyak

Bali has a variety of exciting sights and spot to visit. One of the most crowded places visited by the tourists is the touristic resort Seminyak . The location is very strategic because it is very easy to reach various tourist attractions in Bali. You can rental an amazing private luxury villa in Seminyak  or enjoy different tourist atmosphere and have the real Bali food street experience. If Kuta offers a relaxed and unpretentious beach atmosphere, the resort of Seminyak that presents a fairly modern impression. No wonder so many built star-rated Bali villas resort and luxury restaurants in the area.

Even for big events of national and international class are done in Seminyak. No wonder also all the area of Seminyak is also touted as an elite area in Bali. Even the whole coastline has been designated as a tourist area attraction because of its beauty. The beaches in the is the best choice for relax with family or in couple because it is relatively more less busy. Not only beach tourism, culinary tours and shopping purposes as well as souvenirs typical Bali are also widely available in the area of Seminyak. SPA, boutique, dine dining, and many bars scattered in the region. So for those of you who want to vacation in Seminyak or invest in Bali real estate, it is better to prepare a list of tourist attractions that you should visit in the area of Seminyak. Here is a the top reference places for vacation in Seminyak area.

1.       Biasa ArtSpace

One of the best places you can visit first time to Seminyak is Biasa ArtSpace. This place is an open gallery that brings together Balinese artists with art lovers both national and international.

2.       Trick Art 3D Gallery

If in the Biasa ArtSpace presents a beautiful 2-dimensional art, well in Trick Art 3D Gallery presents a stunning 3-dimensional artwork and must be visited. In the museum you will find a variety of 2 dimensional and 3 dimensional blend that makes you amazed to see it. A variety of 3-dimensional illusions will make you think many times how to make them.

3.       Peti Tenget Temple

In addition to tours in the room, in Seminyak also presents religious tours of high historical nuances. Peti Tenget Temple located in Kerobokan village has become one of the interesting destination as well as religious nuance.

4.       Seminyak Beach

This beach has a very soft sand texture. Along the beach there are also various types of restaurants, villas and hotels that can be your choice to stay and eat. In Seminyak Beach, you can watch the sunset with its elegance. Not even less beautiful with the sun set on the beach Kuta. There will be a lot of tourists who come to visit this beach, especially from afternoon until evening.

5.       Echo Beach

For a honeymoon in Bali, you should choose echo beach as your honeymoon. This beach is very calm, beautiful, peaceful which is perfect for you who are enjoying honeymoon together. The beach here is relatively quiet but presents a very charming natural beauty.

6.       Peti Tenget Beach

If the above there is Petitenget Temple, it turns out there is also a beach called Petitenget Beach. This beach offers incredible natural sun set scenery. With fine white sand, you can spend the day taking a leisurely stroll along the coast.

7.       Berawa Beach

Tourist attractions in Seminyak is dominant for beach tourism. One of them is Berawa Beach. The beach is quite close to the beach of Peti Tenget so it has relatively similar waves with the waves at Peti Tenget Beach. So for surfers, it's the best place to do any kind of surfing style they have.

8.       Canggu Beach

This beach is a favorite destination for national or international tourists. Of course because of the natural beauty that is served this beach. In addition, photographers both amateur and pro also chose this beach as their hunting spot.

That was 8 tourist attractions in the area of Seminyak which can be used as a reference for later you visit to Seminyak. Do not forget to always bring your best camera to capture the best moments of vacation with friends, spouses and or your best family.

Bali Drone Experience

Bali, Indonesia. A magical place that most only dream of. It’s know for an abundance of qualities that allure almost every type of human that carries the desire to travel and vacation. It’s of course no surprise that it has been ranked by TripAdvisor as the #1 destination in the WORLD.

For the younger generation, Bali is a party destination with a view. The traveler can immerse and indulge in every kind of entertainment to suit whatever mood one holds to let loose. From the large club halls of Kuta and the Bali resort private villas in Seminyak, the poshy dance bars of Seminyak, rustic beach bars of Canggu, or my personal favorite being Uluwatu’s ocean cliffside Sunday sessions at Single Fin.

Single Fin Restaurant & Bar is most definitely a one of a kind venue. It hosts one of the largest balconies in the Indonesian Archipelago overlooking Bali’s most famous wave straight out to the Indian Ocean as far as the eyes can see.Single Fin is truly in its’ own category allowing patrons to relax with a refreshing beverage while watching world-class surf and unforgettable sunsets. Your indulgences aren’t limited to liquid and I suggest dining with them and enjoying some of the area’s best pizza or Mexican inspired tapas. If your dietary needs call for a more healthy and light desire, Single Fin’s partnering neighbors Nalu Bowls and Coco & Poke offer fruit bowls and seafood salad options to suit a belly for happiness.

My favorite pairing is an ice cold Moscow Mule on the balcony as the sun sets into the ocean sprawling colors into the sky that resemble cotton candy. If you take your focus from the horizon just a bit lower, you will find surfers from all over the world releasing their addictive endorphins on Uluwatu’s picture perfect left hand reef break waves. It’s not rare to lose sight of a surfer on a wave as they’ve pulled into the inside of the barrel and vicariously you can’t help but to produce goose bumps.

After the sunset, Single Fin really comes alive with a party that resembles something out of the movies. Live music of different variety engages everyone to do more than just enjoy a drink. You have your choice whether to jam out to the live band inside or head outside for some dancing. The main balcony will have a DJ controlling the grooving energy of the crowd in the most tropical of fashions. Leave your ego at home, meet and greet everyone you can, and embrace this ultra special opportunity to party in Bali the RIGHT WAY!

Look, don’t just take my word for it, have yourself a look at this drone depiction of an early start to Single Fin’s Sunday Sessions. Words and photographs can only show so much but now with the Bali Drone movement being pushed by Indo Eye, this quick video give you a more delicious taste of what Single Fin offers. Enjoy, embrace, and smile as we are glad to bring this information to you and hope to meet you one of these Sundays!

Villas in Seminyak: An Essence of Bali

Did you know more than 4 million people visit Bali each year and there are only 3.5 million inhabitants on the whole island? Since Julia Roberts film Eat, Pray, Love in Bali the buzz surrounding the island has been electric. The island of Bali does very little to advertise itself to the outside world but still acts like a magnet for a plethora of tourists from all over the globe.

That is one of the main things I like about the island is that you really do get a mixing pot of races, nationalities, and religions. Bali has an all-around appeal with its, nightclubs, beaches, surfing, extreme activities, nature, mountains, unique culture, backpacking hostels, luxury villas, and boutique resorts. In Bali you can find rich tourists, tourists traveling on a shoe-string and expats, all from Europe, China, Japan, Jakarta, America, Russia, Korea, Australia, Saudi Arabia, and Dubai.

Bali's location in South East Asia, its welcoming religion, cheap rates, and natural features make it the perfect holiday destination for people from all the continents of the world.

Poppies 1 and 2 have been serving the needs of surfers, students or backpackers for years now; but the development of luxury designer villas and hotels is accelerating at a fair old pace. If you look anywhere in the Sanur, Kuta, Seminyak, Kerobok, n and Changgu you can see development. The great thing about this development is it is mostly low rise so you do not see the ruinous development like that seen in Spain (Costa del Sol). The big hotels tend to only be a maximum of 5 stories tall but the majority of the construction is single story villas.

Bali resort private villas

If you do decide to visit Bali on holiday I can be very confusing when deciding where to stay. There are many popular areas but my favourite is Seminyak.

In Seminy,ak you are far enough away from Kuta to get away from the backpackers and students but close enough to take part in the madness if you so wish. In Seminy,ak you have great beaches that are relaxed and have less people trying to sell sarongs and massages. Also on certain da,ys the waves get really big and you can watch the pro surfers catching waves at 66 or KuDeTa wave breaks. Seminyak also has some great shops for any kind of retail therapy you need; fashion, design, antiques, technology. The cherry on top of the Seminyak cake is the busy but not crazy nightlife; great restaurants (cheap and expensive), bars and nightclubs.

It took me a long time to decide where to stay but I settled on a fantastic place called Essence Villas. The villas have a traditional open Balinese design but with all the modern comforts. The villa has a private road taking us into a quiet location where I could really kick back and relax. As we sat drinking our morning coffee I could feel the cooling breeze come sweeping through the open kitchen. After taking a dip in the pool and soak up some tropical sun we headed down into Seminyak town to taste some local food. I really suggest you try the ‘nasi campur’ which is literally translated ‘mixed rice’, it is white rice served with a choice of vegetable dishes or meat dishes.

I have thoroughly enjoyed my time in Bali and I am glad that I stayed in Seminyak. A drive to the airport and I was away from the magical island of Bali. I forgot to mention that without the Balinese people Bali would not be the place that it is. There is something about the aesthetic beauty of the Hindu religion that makes you feel you are in a special place – every where you look you can see temples. It is the spirit of he Balinese people and the constant offering to Krishna (the Hindu God) that can be seen everywhere – this is the true essence of Bali.

Modern Balinese Villa In Brawa For Sale

Here i would like to share with you this fantastic Modern Balinese villa in Bali available for long term rental and sale. 

3 bedroom villa is a modern Balinese style, located approximately 10 minutes from Brawa beach and only 2 minutes away from the Canggu Club, Bali's premier entertainment and sporting venue. 

This villa overlooks a tropical garden and a swimming pool. The ground floor forms the social hub of the villa with the lounge, dining, and kitchen facing the pool behind glass sliding doors which can be closed for air-conditioned comfort or opened to enjoy the natural outdoor breeze. The relaxed lounge, furnished with a large, L-shaped leather dark sofa and wooden table. The modern kitchen is fitted with dark worktops and is well equipped with burner, oven, double refrigerator, wine fridge, espresso machine, microwave, and The center point is a large open living area with crafted teakwood pillars and high ceiling. 

Next to the living area is an open dining area fit for 10 people with a fully equipped kitchen. All 3 air-conditioned bedrooms have an en-suite bathroom and each has a private dressing room, and all rooms and living room complete with LCD TV, Satellite TV Channels, DVD Player and audio systems. And there is also large bale is located next to the private 8.5 x 3.3 m freshwater swimming pool. Parking space and staff area. This property offered on a FREEHOLD/ SHM.

Price IDR 5,500,000,000 

• Land Size: 400 sqm 
• Building Size 325 sqm 
• 3 Bedrooms 
• 4 Bath Rooms
• Pool 
• Garden 
• Parking 
• Staff Area 

Annie Dean

Please contact me at 081339455009

Follow my Dream on Sumba Real Estate

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Indonesia, I have been travelling there for over 10 years now, and every time I come home I say to myself “I ‘m going to move there one day”, and now I think I have the perfect reason to do this. Over the last couple of years on every Bali visit, I have always had an interest in property pricing with the view of hopefully buying one day.

Months and years have gone by , the prices have increased dramatically and was starting to put my plan out of my reach, until I had the most amazing WOW experience. While volunteering at an orphanage in Denpasar I came to find out about where the children came from, and was interested in seeing this island of Sumba, especially after the kids telling me how beautiful their island home was.

After researching some internet sites, information and seeing amazing photos I decided to book a trip and was totally blown away on my arrival. I then proceeded to look into land prices and was excited to see how affordable it was to secure real estate land on this amazing island paradise and thought now is the opportunity to follow my dream of building a “surf camp” and create future potential growth for my investment.

After visiting places in and around Bali, where over the last 10 years they have developed out of my price range , Sumba real estate seems to fit my future goals. My passion especially after spending time in the orphanage with the children of Sumba, has made me look at my life goals and to also support and help others along the way. I have a desire to create in Sumba an eco friendly environment that can support not only the people of Sumba to have a better quality of life, with work and the right tourism, but to also protect the beauty and culture that this island paradise offers.

With the magic of the white sandy beaches, world class surf and diving experiences, beautiful landscapes overlooking the natural sea life that abounds in and around the island of Sumba, why would I not have a dream to be apart of this special place. I was fortunate to meet up with my friend an Italian man who has lived in Sumba for over 5 years, he was welcoming, informative and very professional with his knowledge of acquiring property on Sumba. He has given me the confidence to move forward with this new direction in my life and I look forward to these changes and cannot wait to get started.


Ben Dyball Sydney, Australia

Villa for Rent in Bali

Your girlfriend рlаnnіng fоr а hоlіdау оr а hоnеуmооn thіѕ ѕummеr? Arе уоu оn ѕtrісt budgеt, but ѕtіll wаnt ѕоmе grеаt ѕіghtѕееіng аnd lаvіѕh сuіѕіnе оn уоur рlаtе? Thеn whу nоt trу оut thе trорісаl іѕlаndѕ thіѕ уеаr? Bаlі in Indonesia, this hоlіdау dеѕtіnаtіоn іѕ соnѕіdеrеd tо bе аn іdеаl hоtѕроt fоr соuрlеѕ аѕ wеll аѕ fаmіlу for еnјоу аnd rеlаx whеn уоu аrе оn уоur summer vасаtіоnѕ. Bаlі іѕ rаtеd аmоng thе tор 100 hоlіdау dеѕtіnаtіоnѕ аrоund thе wоrld in the past 3 years.

It іѕ grеаtlу рорulаr fоr іtѕ сulturе, trаdіtіоn аnd аlѕо fоr thе hоѕріtаlіtу аnd саrе оf thе lосаlѕ оvеr thеrе. Bаlі hаѕ а lоng tourism hіѕtоrу оf іtѕ оwn, whісh dеfіnеѕ fоr іtѕ blеndеd сulturеѕ аnd tаѕtеѕ. Inіtіаllу thе Dutсh wеrе vеrу аttrасtеd bу thе nаturаl grееnеrу, hоtѕроtѕ аnd wіldlіfе оn thіѕ іѕlаnd, аnd thuѕ thеу mіgrаtеd hеrе. Thеу buіlt lаvіѕh соlоnіеѕ аnd Bаlі vіllаѕ fоr thеіr реrѕоnаl uѕе, whісh wеrе grеаtlу rеfіnеd оn bоth tаѕtе аnd аrсhіtесturе. Thе colonial vіllаѕ tарреd еvеrу раrt оf nаturе thаt wаѕ nаturаllу аvаіlаblе оn thіѕ іѕlаnd.

Bali resort private villas

Thе рrіvаtе vіllаѕ ѕtіll ѕtаnd tаll tоdау іn Bаlі, аnd аrе оwnеd bу реорlе whо lеt thеm оut tо tоurіѕtѕ whо vіѕіt thе рlасе. Thеѕе vіllаѕ аrе bеаutіfullу dеѕіgnеd аnd рlаnnеd, wіth wаllѕ аnd сеіlіngѕ оf wооd, аnd flооrѕ mаdе оf ѕtоnе that make a unique Bali villas style. Bаlі hаѕ а hоt аnd humіd сlіmаtе, that why most of the vіllаѕ аrе ѕрасіоuѕlу buіlt tо lеt іn thе gеntlе brееzе thаt blоwѕ асrоѕѕ thе рlасе. Sоmе оf thеѕе vіllаѕ hаvе nоw bееn rеdеѕіgnеd іntо lаvіѕh fіvе ѕtаr оr еvеn ѕеvеn ѕtаr vіllаѕ аnd ѕuіtѕ, wіth fullу аіr-соndіtіоnеd bеdrооmѕ аnd lіvіng rооmѕ. Fоlіаgе іѕ mаdе а раrt оf еvеrу rооm, ѕо thаt уоu fееl уоu аrе lіvіng wіth nаturе аll thе tіmе.

Aраrt frоm thіѕ, thеѕе vіllа 1 bedroom in Bali with private swimming pool аlѕо рrоvіdе уоu wіth а реrѕоnаl сhеf whо іѕ trаіnеd іn wоrld сlаѕѕ сuіѕіnеѕ, аnd саn ѕеrvе уоu аnу рlаttеr уоu wіѕh fоr, аnуtіmе аnd аnуwhеrе уоu dеmаnd. Whаt mоrе саn уоu аѕk fоr оn ѕuсh а lаvіѕh hоlіdау аѕ thіѕ оnе? Thuѕ gоіng fоr Bаlі Vіllа Rеntаl іѕ а grеаt орtіоn іndееd. But іf уоu аrе оn ѕtrісt budgеt уоu nееd nоt wоrrу. Thеrе аrе ѕоmе рrіvаtе vіllаѕ thаt аrе rеаllу сhеар аnd аffоrdаblе, аnd оffеr thе ѕаmе ѕеrvісеѕ аѕ gооd hоtеlѕ. Nоw, іf уоu wеrе рlаnnіng tо bооk а gооd fіvе-ѕtаr hоtеl іn Bаlі fоr уоur ѕtау, уоu саn орt fоr thе vіllаѕ аѕ wеll, bесаuѕе thеу соmе аt nеаrlу thе ѕаmе соѕt.

Whаt dіffеrѕ іѕ thе еxреrіеnсе аnd thе еnјоуmеnt thаt оnе іѕ guаrаntееd оn thеіr ѕtау іn thеѕе home. Thеrе аrе mаnу lосаtіоnѕ whеrе уоu саn ѕеlесt уоur vіllаѕ resort. If уоu аrе оn thе lооk-оut fоr ѕоmе bеаutіful ѕаnd bеасhеѕ аnd раrtуіng nіght-lіfе, thеn Sеmіnуаk іѕ thе рlасе уоu ѕhоuld bе іn. If уоu аrе реасе lоvіng аnd lоvе thе соuntrу ѕіdе mоrе, thеn Cаnggu іѕ а ѕроt уоu ѕhоuld соnѕіdеr rеntіng а vіllа іn. Yоu саn ѕее thе vаѕt rісе аnd раddу fіеldѕ frоm thеѕе vіllаѕ. If уоu аrе а lоvеr оf аrt аnd сulturе, thеn Ubud luxury resort іѕ thе рlасе fоr уоu. It hаѕ ѕоmе аmаzіng аrt wоrkѕ fоr уоu tо ѕее аnd аdmіrе the spirit of this place.

Bali Hotels Resorts

Bаlі іѕ а bеаutіful Indоnеѕіаn іѕlаnd ѕіtuаtеd іn thе wеѕtеrnmоѕt еnd оf thе Lеѕѕеr Sundа Iѕlаndѕ i Asia.. Bаlі іѕ thе lаrgеѕt tоurіѕt dеѕtіnаtіоn іn Indоnеѕіа аnd іѕ wеll knоwn fоr іtѕ hіghlу dеvеlореd аrtѕ, dаnсе, ѕсulрturе, раіntіng, mеtаlwоrk, аnd muѕіс. Thеrе аrе numеrоuѕ Bаlі hоlіdауѕ саn bе vеrу аdvеnturоuѕ аnd mеmоrаblе fоr уоu аѕ Bаlі іѕ соnѕіdеrеd tо bе thе mоѕt vіѕіtоr-frіеndlу іѕlаnd оf Indоnеѕіа аnd thuѕ аttrасtѕ lаrgе numbеr оf tоurіѕtѕ.

In Bаlі Iѕlаnd уоu саn раmреr уоurѕеlf bу tаkіng bоdу mаѕѕаgе оn thе bеасh оr а ѕуbаrіtіс ѕра. Bаlі іѕ а реrfесt рlасе fоr thе ѕhорріng frеаkѕ аѕ thеrе іѕ muсh fоr еvеrуоnе hеrе. Bаlі рrоvіdеѕ wіdе rаngе оf mоuth-wаtеrіng Fооd аnd drіnkѕ рrераrеd bу thе bеѕt оf сhеfѕ. Nuѕа Duа (Bаlі іѕlаndѕ) іѕ аn еxсluѕіvе rеѕоrt аrеа knоwn fоr іtѕ рісturеѕquе bеаutу аnd рrіѕtіnе bеасhеѕ. Thіѕ bеаutіful рlасе іѕ full оf trаnquіllіtу whеrе fаmіlіеѕ саn rеlаx, еnјоу аnd hаvе ѕоmе mеmоrаblе mоmеntѕ. Thіѕ rеѕоrt саn рrоvіdе уоu аll fun іn thе рrеmіѕеѕ іtѕеlf.

Thе rеѕоrt іѕ аt а ѕhоrt dіѕtаnсе frоm thе Intеrnаtіоnаl Aіrроrt. Ubud (Bаlі Iѕlаndѕ), thіѕ іѕ аn іnсrеdіblе tоwn ѕіtuаtеd іn thе mіddlе оf thе Bаlі іѕlаnd. Ubud hаѕ bееn thе сеntrе fоr vаrіоuѕ сulturаl асtіvіtіеѕ frоm сеnturіеѕ. Thіѕ іѕ а wеll- knоwn рlасе аnd аttrасtѕ lаrgе numbеr f реорlе. Sаnur (Bаlі іѕlаndѕ) іѕ bу trаdіtіоn а fіѕhіng vіllаgе аnd mоѕt оf thе іnhаbіtаntѕ оf thіѕ рlасе аrе іnvоlvеd іntо fіѕhіng асtіvіtу. Thе ѕіmрlісіtу оf thе реорlе оf Sаnur mаkеѕ thіѕ іѕlаnd unіquе іn іtѕеlf. Tаnаh Lоt (Bаlі іѕlаndѕ), thіѕ іѕ ѕіtuаtеd асrоѕѕ thе bоundаrу оf Bаdung rеgеnсу іn Tаbаnаn, Tаnаh Lоt іѕ thе mоѕt rеnоwnеd аnd bеаutіful tеmрlе іn Bаlі. Thе tеmрlе іѕ knоwn fоr іtѕ unіquе аrсhіtесturе аnd іѕ buіlt оn а ѕmаll рrоmоntоrу.

Onе саnnоt еntеr thе tеmрlе wіthоut а ѕсаrf оn thе hеаd. Mеnјаngаn іѕlаnd (Bаlі іѕlаndѕ), іѕ thе fаmоuѕ dіvіng ѕіtе іn Bаlі, thіѕ раrtісulаr іѕlаnd hаѕ рrеѕеrvеd соrаlѕ аnd іѕ rісh іn vаrіеtу оf аquаtіс аnіmаlѕ, thе іѕlаnd hаѕ turquоіѕе сlеаr wаtеr, аnd thе ѕеа ѕtауѕ саlm. Mеnјаngаn Iѕlаnd іѕ thе mоѕt fаvоurіtе ѕроt fоr thе dіvеrѕ. Mеnјаngаn іѕlаnd іѕ сlеаn аnd dерорulаtеd. "Purа Gіrі Kеnсаnа" іѕ аn аnсіеnt tеmрlе іn Mеnјаngаn Iѕlаnd іt іѕ ѕuрроѕе tо hаvе оrіgіnаtеd frоm 14th сеnturу. If уоu рlаn tо ѕреnd tіmе wіth уоur fаmіlу thеn gо fоr Bаlі luxury hotels resorts Hоlіdауѕ. Yоu саn fіnd frеquеnt flіghtѕ frоm U.A.E tо Bаlі, оnе саn bооk thе flіghtѕ ассоrdіng tо оnе'ѕ оwn соnvеnіеnсе аnd соmfоrt.

Bali real estate market 2013

With the start of new year Bali real estate market 2013 have noticed an increase in the domestic investment. Last year it was predicted that more domestic buyers will invest in the real estate market and it turns out to be true. In the time of global financial crisis, Asia has domesticated itself from an investment standpoint, and it is true especially  in Bali.

The recent market survey report shows that over 80% of the transaction in the real estate market are Indonesians. Usually the foreign buyers dominated the domestic buyers in the past but the latest trend has a completely different dynamic. Till last year most of the real estate investors were from Australia, Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore, now Indonesians have overtaken their market. Now, when we talk about the buyers in Bali, there are two types of buyers in the real estate market: lifestyle buyers and investment buyers.

The lifestyle buyers are usually interested in the condo hotels. They buy the property because they either want to have a second home, or they are investing in a hotel brand. But eventually they want to go and use it. In the Indonesian market where the domestic buyers have become more active, most of them are lifestyle buyers, and most of them are coming from rising inspirational middle class in Surabaya and Jakarta.

Bali real estate is highly price sensitive market and now due to the recent global financial crisis,  price of properties has come down. People were flocking to the condo hotels that are priced between $80,000 - $250,000 vs the old market where villas were going for $0.5M to $1M. That has been a dramatic shift. Now the buyers are more interested in the entry level properties instead of the luxury properties as they used to be interested till last year. One bedroom units have become the more popular property now. This does not mean that the growth of the villa market has stopped, but yes the sales figures have been down recently. There are various well marketing hotel branded villas that have sprung up in the recent years and some of those names are Banyan Tree, Bulgari, and Alila.

According to the current market trend, it’s taking around 4 months to sell a good villas in Bali, on the other hand the condo hotels sell within one month or even less. So you can see that there is a huge disparity between these two markets.If we talk about the risk and return on investment, Bali condo hotel market is still a risky investment, especially where the guaranteed return is concerned. Now with so many entry level hotels it is very doubtful if all the guaranteed return levels are really going to be sustainable. And as soon as people fail to get guaranteed return they will put the property back in the market, and you will get a resell market.

According to the experts, this is inevitable, and it will probably happen in the next 12 – 18 months. And the secondary resell market will be even more attractive to the buyers, because of zero development risk. There will be more dramatic shifts in the Bali real estate market during this year.

Bali Villa Real Estate and Resort

Have you ever heard of Bali? Unfortunately, the majority of people living in the United States have never heard of the little Indonesian island known as Bali, some peoples know Bali and the Bali luxury villas resort because they was watch the movie Eat, Pray and Love . The quiet, mesmerizing island very rarely gets media coverage, so it's only until recently that people have started learning about Bali and the paradise it offers for tourists. Over the past decade, more and more people have begun moving permanently to Bali after building their own homes or purchasing homes that are already built. For your average American citizen though, the idea of living in Bali is just a dream that will never become reality. It's quite far away and the idea of living in paradise just doesn't seem realisitic. In fact, the USA only accumulates for 4% of total tourists to the popular destination. The majority of tourists to Bali are Japanese and Australians.

Bali is one of the 33 Indonesian provinces and is situated between the islands of Java and Lombok. On the island, there are several mountains, but the most noticeable mountain is also it's tallest, Agung. It stands at roughly 9,500 feet and an active volcano is currently present. It's last eruption, in 1963, killed roughly 1950 people in total and destroyed hundreds of homes and buildings. There are also another active volcano, Mount Batur, which lies over 5,000 feet above sea level. Bali's capital is also the largest city in the province.

Over 90 percent of the island's 3.5 million people practice a local version of Hinduism. This sets the island apart from the rest of Indonesia which is overwhelmingly Muslim. The Balinese culture values artistic expression and this is reflected in shops all over the island overflowing with paintings, carvings, batiks, and jewelry. For those who want to get off the beaten path, there are strings of small stops along the eastern coast boasting miles of pristine black sand beaches, lone temples, interesting towns and villages. Visitors branching out inland are likely to net themselves experiences that would have otherwise been unlikely in the more popular parts of the island.

The number one industry currently in Bali is actually Tourism. Tourism in Bali has led to the province becoming potentially one of the most economically advanced provinces in the whole of Indonesia. With a paradise feel and hot weather, more and more visitors are taking the plunge to emerge in a lifestyle of sun, sea, alcohol and women on Bali. Bali's residents speak a local version of Hinduism as their main language - which often presents a difficult barrier between US tourists and the native locals.

As for purchasing property in Bali real estate, it can prove quite difficult. Unfortunately, foreigners to Bali cannot outright purchase land - but they can control land and they can use it in whatever manner they wish. In order for international citizens and buyers to acquire land, they must seek an Indonesian partner who will make the purchase for them, on their behalf a lot real estate in Bali offer this service. As Mr. Foss explains, he says "You have to have a silent partner under whose name you register the land you purchase."
The whole process is rather safe though. In order to purchase luxury Bali real estate, foreigners must draft up documents which set out the deal. The first document will include a statement that indicates that the Indonesian partner will be responsible for purchasing and owning the land. The second document states that the Indonesian buyer must hand over all rights to the foreign investor. The final document states that the Indonesian partner will owe the entire value of the property to the investor in the event of a sale or letting oppurtunity.

All of the documents are completely legal and are fully enforceable. They work as an exploit to the whole system, allowing foreign buyers to purchase real estate in Bali. Genz, a real estate property expert for Bali said, "Since the contractual process became standardized five years ago, I have not personally heard of problems." Also, according to Genz, there are no other loopholes that can be used to purchase real estate in Bali.

Purchasing real estate like villa or house in Bali can be a cost-effective way of living in paradise. The workers are cheap and they will usually out-perform your typical builder, because money is worth so much more in Indonesia. While building your own land and property in Bali can prove quite difficult, the rewards of doing so can mean that you live a lifestyle of paradise. In the othe hand Bali villas suites company offers properties in bali touristic  areas such as Seminyak,Legian and Kuta with tremendous value they provide what the guest wants and needs for short or long term rentals..

School and university in Bali

The following is a comprehensive list of school and university and higher education in Bali, included international school for expat childrens, that you might be able to consider before make decision for your next Bali villa management or the best Bali real estate location.

School and university in Bali:

1. Universitas Dwijendra
2. Universitas Hindu Indonesia
3. Universitas Mahasaraswati
4. Universitas Mahendradatta
5. Universitas Ngurah Rai (UNR)
6. Universitas Pendidikan Nasional
7. Universitas Panji Sakti Singaraja
8. Universitas Tabanan
9. Universitas Terbuka
10. Kampus Bukit Jimbaran - Bali
11. Universitas Warmadewa
12. Udayana University is the bigger one in university in Bali:

Jl. Nias was the original campus of Udayana University which was established in 1958. On this campus is the fabulous statue of Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, a monument to love science and technology. It is now home for the Faculty of Letters and postgraduate programs (Master and Doctorate) of Cultural Studies.
Sudirman Campus

Sudirman campus is in the heart of Denpasar, within easy distance of major sights. It is home for postgraduate programs and Medical Sciences faculty. The early days of the campus saw a field of palm trees planted along the front corridor, making the campus known as “Campus of Palm” or in Bahasa called “Kampus Palma”.

The campus has grown in number and facilities. This includes GDLN, an information and communication technology facilities to assist with work and strengthen connections. It allows all university members to access distance tutorials and conferences.
Bukit Jimbaran Campus

Built in 1986, this is relatively a new campus and is the largest of Udayana’s three campuses. It is designed like a town. Facilities include health clinic, university library, sport centre, post office, guesthouse and university housing. An international hospital, shopping centre, lake and leisure facilities are being made available soon.

The campus is near Pecatu and ungasan, within easy reach of Ngurah Rai International Airport and the major tourism sites of Kuta and Nusa Dua.

Moving to Bali and looking for an international school for your children? 

School in Bali for children
Australian International School
Bali International School
Canggu Community School
Doremi Playgroup and Kindergarten
Green school
JB (Jembatan Budaya) School
Lollypop Pre School
Pelangi Jimbaran
Pelangi Learning Center
Sanur Independant School
Sekolah Dyatmika
Sunrise School
Taman Kanak
Taman Kanak-Kanak Montessori Bali
Taman Mahatma Jl Cokroaminoto School
Umalas Village Private School
Little Stars Preschool

Education is essential today for every child in Bali aspires to prepare any man and woman not only for today's world but also for a technological world where there will be jobs that have yet to be invented.

Villas in Seminyak: An Essence of Bali

Did you know more than 4 million people visit Bali each year and there are only 3.5 million inhabitants on the whole island? Since Julia Roberts film Eat, Pray, Love in Bali the buzz surrounding the island has been electric. The island of Bali does very little to advertise itself to the outside world but still acts like a magnet for a plethora of tourists from all over the globe.

That is one of the main things I like about the island is that you really do get a mixing pot of races, nationalities, and religions. Bali has an all-around appeal with its, nightclubs, beaches, surfing, extreme activities, nature, mountains, unique culture, backpacking hostels, luxury villas, and boutique resorts. In Bali you can find rich tourists, tourists traveling on a shoe-string and expats, all from Europe, China, Japan, Jakarta, America, Russia, Korea, Australia, Saudi Arabia, and Dubai.

Bali's location in South East Asia, its welcoming religion, cheap rates, and natural features make it the perfect holiday destination for people from all the continents of the world.

Poppies 1 and 2 have been serving the needs of surfers, students, and backpackers for years now; but the development of luxury designer villas and hotels is accelerating at a fair old pace. If you look anywhere in Ubud, Sanur, Kuta, Seminyak, Kerobokan and Changgu you can see development. The great thing about this development is it is mostly low rise so you do not see the ruinous development like that seen in Spain (Costa del Sol). The big hotels tend to only be a maximum of 5 stories tall but the majority of the construction is single story villas.

If you do decide to visit Bali on holiday I can be very confusing when deciding where to stay. There are many popular areas but my favorite is Seminyak.

In Seminyak, you are far enough away from Kuta to get away from the backpackers and students but close enough to take part in the madness if you so wish. In Seminyak, you have great beaches that are relaxed and have fewer people trying to sell sarongs and massages. Also on certain days, the waves get really big and you can watch the pro surfers catching waves at 66 or KuDeTa wave breaks. Seminyak also has some great shops for any kind of retail therapy you need; fashion, design, antiques, technology. The cherry on top of the Seminyak cake is the busy but not crazy nightlife; great restaurants (cheap and expensive), bars and nightclubs.

It took me a long time to decide where to stay but I settled on a fantastic place called Essence Villas. The villas have a traditional open Balinese design but with all the modern comforts. The villa has a private road taking us into a quiet location where I could really kick back and relax. As we sat drinking our morning coffee I could feel the cooling breeze come sweeping through the open kitchen. After taking a dip in the pool and soak up some tropical sun we headed down into Seminyak town to taste some local food. I really suggest you try the ‘nasi campur’ which is literally translated ‘mixed rice’, it is white rice served with a choice of vegetable dishes or meat dishes.

I have thoroughly enjoyed my time in Bali and I am glad that I stayed in Seminyak. A drive to the airport and I was away from the magical island of Bali. I forgot to mention that without the Balinese people Bali would not be the place that it is. There is something about the aesthetic beauty of the Hindu religion that makes you feel you are in a special place – everywhere you look you can see temples. It is the spirit of the Balinese people and the constant offering to Krishna (the Hindu God) that can be seen everywhere – this is the true essence of Bali.

History, Romance and Beauty in Ubud.

Since the 8th century, Ubud, on the island of Bali, has been a destination for Hindu pilgrims. The Gunung Lebah Temple still to this day remains a destination for Hindu pilgrims but now Ubud has a different sort of pilgrim. This pilgrim comes looking for Hindu culture, relaxation, romance, yoga and Balinese art.

I have been living in Bali for a long time and have come to really appreciate the non-intrusive nature of Balinese Hinduism. The main stories that hold Balinese Hinduism together, such as Ramayana, Bhagavad Gita and Mahabharata, come from ancient Indian Sanskrit. Hinduism is considered the oldest organised religion.

The Balinese combined these ancient stories with their existing religion, what scholars call animism. The Balinese believe the mountains, rivers and beaches have a living spirit. The Balinese of times past painted, danced, played music and designed architecture to celebrate the love they have for Krishna and the other Hindu gods. This is the tradition that is being built upon and the tradition being kept alive in paintings, sculpture, wood-craft and the exterior and interior design of private luxury villas.

Ubud has become a popular tourist destination for people all over the world during the last 40 years. What is it about this romantic setting in Bali that has seen the quick development of so many private and luxury villas and hotels.

Located near the centre of Bali, west of the Ginayar Regency, Ubud is the cultural home of the Balinese people. Ubud exists as an anti-thesis to the ego driven Kuta, the shopping parade of Seminyak, traffic on the Sunset Road and the general hectic life on the south coast of Bali. Ubud is an escape from all of this; it is a place where you can chill-out in a relaxing and romantic setting, amongst glorious natural beauty.

A testament to the tolerant nature of the Balinese people can be shown in a story from 80 years ago. In the 1930 the royal family in Ubud encouraged foreign artists to live, learn and paint amongst the local people. This meant such pioneering artists as Walter Spies and Rudolph Bonnet could expose the world to this type of romantic art. A two way symbiosis occurred allowing the foreign artists to learn form the locals and the locals being able to unlock the creativity that was restricted by the traditional ways.

Ubud is surrounded by stepped rice paddies, deep ravines and breath-taking tropical beauty. This is the real inspiration for the artists and luxury villa developers in Ubud.

Wellness Bali, yoga, healing are all words that you will hear often in Ubud. Many tourists choose to go on private villa retreats to help mind, body and soul. This is certainly in keeping with the name of Ubud which comes from the Balinese word ‘ubad’ meaning medicine, as Ubud was originally an important source for medicinal herbs and plants.

Bali is a changing place and the truth is Ubud is becoming more and more busy. The tourists, expats and locals alike must do what they can to keep the spirit of Ubud alive and stop it from becoming another run-down tourist destination. As long as Ubud small businesses continue to focus on Balinese dance and art; and not focus on nightclubs and surfing Ubud should be able to remain as the cultural home it is.

Bali Villa Rental

My name is Steven Johnson from Manchester in England, and I would like to share with you my experiences with Paradise Property. My self and my wife first decided to look on the internet for possibly renting a villa on the fantastic island of Bali. We had always holidayed in a villa during previous times, and decided it was time for a change. Several options appeared on Google and one of the ones that stood out was about Bali villa.

The site was very informative and helpful, with many different options to choose from. We had both decided that we wanted to be in SEMINYAK, just situated off the famous ‘’EAT STREET’’ road known as JALAN LAKSMANA.

The site guided us to a perfect location situated behind RUMOURS AND ULTIMO restaurants. It fitted perfectly into our budget so we went ahead and booked for a couple of weeks as it was a present for our anniversary. Immediately upon our arrival at the airport we were met in VIP style. Instead of having to pass through customs and immigration with the rest of the flight, Paradise Property had arranged someone to meet us off the plane and usher us through to the baggage hall, HOW AMAZING NO WAITING !!!! Outside a car was waiting for us to take us to our booked destination, with a nice local driver who spoke perfect English. When we arrived at the villa the staff were dressed in local attire, with welcome drinks for us and cold towels. We were quite tired from the flightso wanted to relax straight away and a quick bite to eat, as we had plannedto get right on the beach in the morning !

After a week or so of total privacy and relaxation, we decided to pop into Paradise Property, which is situated in JALAN LAKSMANA (jalan meaning street) just 2 minutes walk from where we were staying ! We had spoken all week about possibly buying a property in Bali and went along to find out more. I have to say we were blown away again ! Very helpful and friendly staff and a great selection villas in different areas.

They were never pushy and to be honest we both wanted to look at some villas right there and then, but they way they handled it was very professional. They arranged a car to pick us up the next morning in my villa and a very polite chap from the office had carefully selected some properties within our budget in the areas we wanted to look at. First we looked at SEMINYAK, and then onto CANGGU. Half way through the tour we stopped at an amazing café right on the water known as ECHO BEACH. This was amazing, truly a magical place and somewhere we had not been for the whole week, and wished we had found it earlier ! We looked at several other villas and relaxed back at our villa.

We talked the whole week and went for dinner maybe 3 or 4 times back to ECHO BEACH, which is around 10-15 minutes from SEMINYAK. I’m happy to tell you that we are now proud happy owners of our own villa in CANNGU. A property we can use when we come to Bali, and rent out for the rest of the year. From start to finish, sitting at home on the internet, until the time we were dropped off at the airport PARADISE PROPERTY really delivered a first class performance.

And to top it off, not only have we bough a villa, but made some fantastic friends in the Paradise Property office who have not only guided us to our dream villa, but given us advice on everything related to Bali. We truly are great full to them and would recommend them to anybody wanting for a Bali villa rentals, villa sales or anything regarding owning a property in Bali.

Thank you guys !

Steve and Brenda Johnson.

Bali Real Estate Today

Bali Real Estate Today

The recent global recession affects all sectors of business ranging from home industry to major international company. With the stock markets being chaotic, investors are trying to find another means as their tool to overcome this situation and still gain profits. One of those means is the real estate business, especially in certain under-priced region like Bali.

Bali is one of the most sought after area amongst tourists' destinations on the globe and Bali real estate business grows massively each year. Elected as the second most favorite islands this year after the Maldives with developments on villas, apartments, condominiums on the rise Bali will stay strong and steadily attracts a lot of global investors to come and to have a
piece of the cake. Compared to Thailand or Hawaii, real estate business in Bali is still under priced and underestimated. However, certain investors could see the opposite and make the smart move towards 2009 where the property value can go up to minimal 20%!!

Mr. A had just been offered a beachfront apartment for US$245,000 and purchased it at US$196,000. That's 20% off the market price. Next year the price will go up 20% and if he wants to sell it he'll get 40% (20% + 20%) capital appreciations in just a couple of month's time plus the rental incomes of the apartment. That is just one example of what Bali real estate can offer to the investors and why it is a perfect investment tools. A lot of medias such as magazines, newspapers, travel and leisure websites are promoting Bali real estate aggressively, covering all sides of it from the plusses and the minuses making sure that the investors are fully aware of
what's new and special offers on the island.

Prestigious names such as The Purist Villas & Spa Bali resort  and The W hotel have entered the scene and with their worldwide reputations and services, these power players made Bali even classier than before. This triggered more investors to follow their footsteps in up and coming years. In due course Bali real estate will stay strong with definite growth and a very promising future in .


Nathan Adi Nugroho

Bali real estate property investment

Bali real estate property investment

Despite the crisis and what many people might have thought, investment in Bali estate is booming! With major international hospitality groups entering the island, such as W brand, arrival¹s figures increasing in numbers compared to previous years and Bali real estate prices keeping steady in times of global recession, Bali keeps ahead of other major Asian regions also competing for precious estate investment funds and cash necessary to boost their economies.

The reason being that Bali is a relatively new market compared to other top international tourist and Bali apartments market such as Hawai, Phuket, Koh Samui, and alike.Bali's popularity was previously heavily affected by the bombings in 2002 and 2005. It was not before people realized that these events are now a global issue that people started gaining confidence in the Bali island, its natural resources and its great potential from an investment point of view.There is still plenty of room for investments and demand hasn¹t surpassed the offer yet!

Those who still want to profit of very good value for money and early comer¹s advantages should think of a small trip to the Bali activities to have a look for themselves. It is not a fairy tale, it is visible and palpable.Bali real estate online listings offering exceptional value to the buyer.

Flor Mayeli Rojas