Question 1

Can a foreigner buy property in Bali?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Foreigners buy legally through Hak Pakai (right of use) or freehold strata title (SHMSRS), depending on the project. Vibe Development prepares the notarised contracts, certificates and English translations, and registers the ownership with the Indonesian land office.

Question 2

What is the payment schedule when I buy off-plan?

Accepted Answer

A typical plan is a reservation deposit, around 30% on signing the purchase agreement, staged payments during construction, and the balance at handover. Payments can be made from abroad by bank transfer, and every instalment is tied to a construction stage in the contract.

Question 3

How is my money protected during construction?

Accepted Answer

Payments can be placed in an escrow account at Bank Mandiri. The bank verifies each construction milestone before releasing funds to the developer, so money is only paid out for work that has actually been completed and confirmed.

Question 4

What taxes and fees should I budget for?

Accepted Answer

Budget for the transfer tax (BPHTB, 5% of the transaction value), notary and certificate fees, annual land and building tax (PBB, about 0.5% of assessed value), and 10% Indonesian withholding tax on rental income. Owners also declare rental income in their home country, usually with credit for tax already paid in Indonesia.

Question 5

What income can I expect and how is it paid?

Accepted Answer

Income comes from rental operation by the management company. Projected returns are stated per project and per unit in the contract, not as a blanket promise: the management company reports occupancy and revenue and transfers your share to your bank account on the schedule set in the management agreement.

Question 6

Who runs the property while I am abroad?

Accepted Answer

A professional management company handles marketing, bookings, guest service, cleaning, maintenance, financial reporting and payouts. You do not need to be in Bali; you receive regular reports and can follow performance remotely.

Question 7

How do I exit the investment and sell the unit?

Accepted Answer

Units can be resold at any stage — during construction by assigning the purchase agreement, or after handover as a completed property with rental history. Our team can list the unit to our own buyer and agent network and handle the resale paperwork.

Question 8

Can I complete the whole purchase remotely?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Unit selection, due diligence, contract signing (including power of attorney where needed) and payments can all be handled remotely. Many owners first visit Bali after handover.

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