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Straight answers to the questions foreign investors actually ask about Indonesian island property — sourced, dated, and free of guaranteed-return hype.
Bali & Gili Islands Property Investment for Foreigners (2026): The Complete Guide
How foreigners legally invest in Bali, Lombok and Gili Islands property in 2026: the three ownership routes, the buying process, realistic net yields, taxes, due diligence and exit — with numbers and assumptions disclosed.
Can Foreigners Buy Property in Indonesia? PT PMA vs Leasehold vs Hak Pakai (2026)
Freehold is citizens-only under Indonesian law, but foreigners have three legal routes: leasehold, Hak Pakai and a PT PMA holding HGB title. Durations, costs, restrictions and who each route suits — compared for 2026.
Is the Nominee Structure Safe for Buying Property in Indonesia? (Honest Answer: No)
Indonesian courts have voided nominee arrangements, and the Agrarian Law makes them structurally worthless for foreigners. What the law actually says, what can go wrong, and the two structures that do work: leasehold and PT PMA.
Realistic Rental Yields in Bali & the Gili Islands: Gross vs Net (2026)
Marketing commonly claims 15–20%+ yields; well-run villas net meaningfully less. The full deduction waterfall — OTA commissions, management, running costs, Indonesia's 10% rental tax — plus Trawaya's disclosed 11.2% Seraphina projection.
Buying Off-Plan Property in Indonesia: Process, Risks and Due-Diligence Checklist
The four-stage off-plan buying process in Indonesia — reservation, notarised agreement, milestone payments, handover — plus the full developer due-diligence checklist and the red flags that should stop a deal.
Property Taxes in Indonesia for Foreign Investors: What You Pay at Every Stage (2026)
Every Indonesian property tax by lifecycle stage: BPHTB 5% at purchase, annual PBB, the 10% final tax on gross rent, 22% corporate tax and 20% dividend withholding in a PT PMA, and the seller's 2.5% at exit — plus NPWP, treaties, and who remits what.
Build Costs: Gili Islands vs Bali — Why the Boat Adds a Premium
Why building on Gili Trawangan costs more than the same villa in Bali: boat logistics, no heavy machinery, water and power constraints, longer timelines — plus how to budget and sanity-check any builder's quote.
Bali vs Lombok vs the Gili Islands: Where Should Foreigners Invest? (2026)
Bali's depth, Lombok's Mandalika momentum, or the Gili Islands' scarcity? A nine-factor 2026 comparison for foreign property investors, with honest guidance by investor profile.
Gili Trawangan Property Investment Guide (2026)
Land scarcity, leasehold structures, boat-borne build logistics, island utilities, the 2018 earthquake legacy and rental licensing — an honest 2026 guide to property investment on Gili Trawangan.
Rental Licensing for Villas in Indonesia: Pondok Wisata, PBG & SLF Explained
NIB via OSS, pondok wisata, PBG & SLF, NPWP and the 10% final rental tax — what a short-stay villa rental in Indonesia legally requires, and the cost of skipping it.
Exit Strategy for Indonesian Island Property: How Leasehold Resale and PT PMA Exits Actually Work
How to resell island property in Bali, Lombok or the Gilis: assigning a leasehold's remaining term, why lease years drive value, PT PMA share sale vs asset sale, exit taxes, and why realistic liquidity is measured in months, not weeks.
Indonesian Property Terms Every Foreign Investor Should Know
Plain-English definitions of the Indonesian property terms foreign investors meet: Hak Milik, Hak Sewa, Hak Pakai, HGB, SHM, PT PMA, NIB, pondok wisata, NJOP, PBB, BPHTB, PBG, SLF, PPAT and AJB.
This page is general information, not financial, tax or legal advice. Projected returns are modelled on stated assumptions and are not guaranteed; property values and rental income can fall as well as rise. Verify current rules with a licensed Indonesian notary (notaris/PPAT) or independent advisor before committing funds.