Bali is one of the most attractive places for real estate investment. Buying land here can be a profitable investment, but the process requires care and knowledge of local laws.
1. Defining the Purpose of Purchase
Before purchasing land, it is important to understand why you need it:
✅ Investments – purchasing a plot for subsequent resale
✅ Villa construction – personal residence or rent
✅ Commercial real estate – hotels, cafes, business projects
2. Choosing the type of land
There are several categories of land in Bali that affect the possibility of purchasing and using it:
🏡 Freehold (Hak Milik) – full ownership, available only to Indonesian citizens
📜 Leasehold (Hak Sewa) – land lease for up to 80 years, available to foreigners
🏢 Hak Pakai – special status for foreign buyers for construction
3. Choosing a plot
When choosing land, it is important to consider:
📍 Location – proximity to infrastructure, beaches, tourist areas
📑 Legal purity – checking land documents
🚧 Permits – is it possible to build on this plot
4. Legal verification
Before purchase It is important to check:
✔ Certificate of ownership (Sertifikat Hak Milik or Hak Pakai)
✔ Land category – is it possible to build on it
✔ Encumbrances – is the land in dispute
It is best to hire a local notary (notaris) and a lawyer (PPAT) to avoid fraud.
5. Concluding the deal
📌 The main stages of the deal:
1️⃣ Signing the letter of intent (LOI) and making a deposit
2️⃣ Preparing legal documents
3️⃣ Paying for and registering the land at the land office (BPN – Badan Pertanahan Nasional)
4️⃣ Receiving the final title deeds