Villa investment in Bali often begins with a focus on prime locations, rental yields, and aesthetic appeal. But Bali villa building permits hold more weight than architectural design. With the recent enforcement of Government Regulation (PP) No. 28 of 2025 and Minister of Tourism Regulation (Permenpar) No. 6 of 2025, the “grey area” of property…
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An Indonesia Expat–style look at what you really take home (and why structure matters more than ever) Written by : Terje. H Nilsen Last time, we followed the cash from guest bookings all the way to your pocket. This time, we sharpen the pencil a bit. Because in Indonesia, two things quietly—but significantly—change your returns:…
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What actually works in today’s (and tomorrow’s) market Written by: Terje.H Nilsen Let’s skip the fantasy spreadsheets for a moment. Bali is full of “projected 20% ROI” decks. Some are possible. Most are not. What matters now—especially with tightening enforcement—is not just returns, but how those returns are legally and operationally achieved. Because going forward:…
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What to buy, where, and why Written by : Terje. H Nilsen If you strip away the emotion, Bali today is entering one of its most important investment cycles. Not because prices are lowest. Not because tourism is booming. But because the rules of the game are changing. And that’s where opportunity lives. The First…
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Executive Summary Bali’s property market still offers some of the most attractive lifestyle and investment opportunities in the world. But beneath the palm trees and Instagram sunsets lies a legal landscape that is… let’s say… less forgiving than it first appears. The truth? Most problems don’t come from bad intentions. They come from assumptions, half-advice,…
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Written by : Terje. H Nilsen There was a moment in the recent BTIC meeting with the Ministry of Tourism and the Bali Provincial Government that quietly changed the tone in the room. It wasn’t dramatic. No headlines. No confrontation. Just a simple statement: “Property owners engaged in business activity must also have an NIB.”…
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What the New Anti-Land Mafia Task Force Could Mean for Investors and Property Holders Written by : Terje. H Nilsen Indonesia’s land sector has long carried a difficult reality: even where documents look complete on paper, underlying disputes, overlapping claims, procedural errors, and organized manipulation can still create serious risk. Now, that risk environment may…
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Bali’s tourism sector continues to show strong growth, but it is accompanied by a number of pressing issues. Governor Wayan Koster highlighted issues such as waste, traffic, environmental strain, and tourist misconduct, which increasingly threaten the sustainability of Bali’s tourism. In response, Governor Koster has proposed a draft regional regulation aimed at comprehensive restructuring of…
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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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Why “eco” is no longer a trend — but a smarter way to build Written by: Terje. H Nilsen There was a time in Bali when “sustainable” mostly meant a few design choices and a good story. A bamboo feature here. A no-plastic sign there. Maybe some solar panels on the roof. It looked good,…
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