And why global shifts—from Dubai to the Middle East—are quietly shaping what comes next Written by: Terje. H Nilsen For a long time, Bali was easy to understand. You came here, you felt it immediately. The light, the culture, the pace of life. And for investors, the logic followed naturally. Buy a piece of land,…
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Written by : Terje. H Nilsen Executive Summary Indonesia has introduced a new framework for land valuation through Ministerial Regulation No. 3 of 2026. At first glance, this may appear technical. But in reality, it signals something much bigger: Land pricing in Indonesia is moving toward a more standardized, transparent, and state-referenced system. For investors,…
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Written by : Terje. H Nilsen For years, buying property in Bali has been marketed as a dream wrapped in sunsets, rice fields, and tropical architecture. And for many buyers, it still is. But the market has evolved. What used to feel like an informal opportunity now demands a much more structured approach. In 2026,…
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What Smart Investors Check Before Signing Anything Written by : Terje. H Nilsen For many foreign investors, the dream of owning property in Bali begins with a simple moment: standing on a beautiful piece of land overlooking rice fields, jungle valleys, or the ocean. The vision comes quickly — a villa, a retreat, a boutique…
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Written by: Terje. H Nilsen Bali is once again doing what Bali does best: attracting the world. January arrivals this year pushed close to 600,000 foreign visitors — up from roughly 530,000 the same month last year. The recovery narrative is over. We are now in the phase of recalibration. But here is the question…
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Written by : Terje. H Nilsen Incorporating a company in Indonesia has never been easier. With the Online Single Submission (OSS) system, a foreign investor can establish a PT PMA in a matter of days. In many cases, this process involves using a virtual office (VO) as the company’s registered address. And from a legal…
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Many expats, digital nomads, and overseas investors choose Bali as a destination for private homes and rental villas. However, Indonesian land law follows strict national principles that limit direct ownership by foreign individuals, which makes foreign property ownership in Bali more complex than many buyers expect. Therefore, anyone exploring Bali real estate must understand the…
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Written by : Lisa Comsatun The rules of the game just changed. When a government shifts its regulatory framework, it isn’t just a paperwork update; it’s a market-wide filter. The Indonesian Real Estate Brokers Association (AREBI) Bali held a Regional Conference (Musda) in Kuta, Friday, February 20, 2026. Michael Hikma Gunawan was recently reappointed to…
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Many investors and expats ask the same question: can foreigners buy property in Bali? The short answer is yes, but only through specific legal structures. Indonesian land law does not allow foreigners to hold a freehold title directly. However, the government provides several secure alternatives that enable foreign buyers to legally control and use property….
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Written by: Terje. H Nilsen Bali is often spoken about as though it were a single real estate market. It isn’t. In reality, Bali behaves more like six distinct micro-economies, each with its own infrastructure capacity, zoning character, guest demographic, compliance exposure, and long-term outlook. Choosing where to invest is no longer just about lifestyle…
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