A large-scale campaign has begun in Bali to combat illegal housing rentals. Local authorities have seriously targeted private villas and guesthouses that are being rented out illegally. To this end, u…
If you're planning your holiday or searching for accommodation in Bali, the first and most important step is deciding which part of the island you want to stay in. Bali's regions are incredi…
Indonesia can easily become a place you want to stay in for the long haul — including after you retire.
Maybe you are weighing this option for yourself, or looking for a way to bring your parents here. Foreigners over the age of 55 can apply for the E33F retirement KITAS, which allows them to live in th…
Before renting a house for a long term, you must enter into a lease agreement.
Read it carefully, make sure you understand everything and are happy with everything. Feel free to discuss and correct anything in the contract. Also take a receipt for the transfer of money.
As many as 400–500 bike rental businesses with foreign capital may be operating in Bali, but no more than five of them hold an official permit.
That estimate comes from the provincial investment and licensing agency.
Foreigners can buy a villa in Bali, but they cannot hold land under full ownership the way Indonesian citizens can.
That said, there is no shortage of listings, from ready-built homes by the ocean to villas still under construction. The key is to understand exactly what is being sold, what rights the buyer will get…
Hundreds of listings for hotels and villas have appeared on popular online platforms across Bali, from Badung and Gianyar to Tabanan and Karangasem.
Asking prices reach tens of billions of rupiah. The Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) has examined what is behind the wave of sales and explained why it could be a serious warning sig…
A compact crossover is often the most practical type of car for Bali. It is easy to manoeuvre through traffic, its size takes no getting used to, and it feels reassuring in almost any situation. The T…
The Honda HR-V is a great choice for those who want more comfort than in entry-level cars. It’s not too big, but inside it feels roomier and more comfortable than you’d expect.
Local authorities in Bali have been instructed to gather complete data on villas and other properties rented out to tourists, and to check which of them hold permits. The move follows complaints about…
