In Bali, the practice of nominal landowners or name lending agreements is gaining popularity. Simply put, foreigners who legally cannot own land in Bali, enter into contractual marriages with Balinese…
The Bali government is developing a set of regional regulations aimed at combating the use of proxies by foreigners when purchasing land. This is a response to an issue that authorities say has reache…
What are the ways you can acquire land, use it and build property in Bali?
The first option is HAK SEWA (Leasehold, the right to lease, which includes the right to build).
Bali’s coastline is rapidly changing. Erosion is washing away beaches and cliffs, and the ocean is reclaiming land. Governor Wayan Koster stated that the island is losing territory — and if urgent mea…
After a devastating flood claiming the lives of 18 people, the island actively discusses its causes.
Experts increasingly cite aggressive land conversion as the main factor. Annually, Bali loses about a thousand hectares of rice fields turned into villas, hotels, and condominiums. This process disrup…
Bali — a vibrant melting pot where Indonesian people of different faiths meet, often forming deep connections that culminate in love and marriage.
Yet, Indonesia’s marriage laws, which mandate religious ceremonies and require couples to share the same faith, pose significant hurdles for inter-faith unions.
Nestled in the heart of Bali, Mount Agung captivates with its ancient charm. Once reserved for sacred Hindu rituals, it now became a hotspot for tourists.
Yet, amid the surge in tourism, the Governor of Bali has proposed to ban tourist activities on Mount Agung.
A trial has begun in Bali for 27-year-old American citizen William Wallace Molyneux V, who is accused of illegal drug importation.
He was arrested on May 23 at a postal office near Kuta Beach, right after receiving a package from London. Inside, there were 99 Adderall tablets (a medication for treating attention deficit hyperacti…
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has announced plans to ban non-Balinese individuals from working as drivers of tourist transport.
“Vehicles transporting tourists with license plates not registered in Bali will no longer be allowed to operate. They must use Bali-registered DK plates, and the drivers must hold Indonesian ID cards…
