Tropical living on the Island of the Gods. Bali offers unmatched lifestyle appeal โ cliffside villas in Uluwatu, jungle retreats in Ubud, and beachfront apartments in Canggu. Rental yields regularly exceed 12% for well-managed villas.
Each area has its own character, price tier and rental profile.
Bali has become Southeast Asia's most sought-after off-plan real estate market. The island welcomes 6 million+ international visitors annually and hosts one of the world's largest digital-nomad communities. Foreign investors can hold properties via 30-year leaseholds (extendable), PT PMA structures for freehold, or hak pakai title for residential use. Prime hotspots โ Canggu, Uluwatu, Ubud and Seminyak โ deliver 10-15% net rental yields with strong capital appreciation as tourism infrastructure expands.
Everything a non-resident needs to know before signing a reservation agreement.
Foreigners cannot hold Hak Milik (freehold) directly but can use 30-year leaseholds (extendable 2ร20 years), Hak Pakai (right-to-use, up to 80 years total), or set up a PT PMA foreign-owned company for freehold rights.
Reputable off-plan projects hold buyer payments in developer escrow accounts released against verified construction milestones โ always ask for the escrow bank name and BKPM licence.
For legal short-term rentals you need a Pondok Wisata licence (villas) or hotel/serviced-apartment operator agreement. Aurora, Selva Verde and similar developers handle this in-house.
PT PMA structures allow full repatriation of rental income and sale proceeds. Personal-name leaseholds pay a 20% withholding tax on rental income.
Taxes, rental income, legal structures and market timing โ the guides our buyers ask for most.