Bali Guides

Practical guides to renting, buying and living in southwest Bali, from leasehold and taxes to visas and the best areas. Checked against official sources.

• Long-Term Villa Rental in Bali: A Practical Guide for 2026 — Renting a villa in Bali long term? 2026 asking rents by area, monthly vs yearly, what rent includes, deposits, the lease and what to check before you sign.
• Can Foreigners Buy Property in Bali? The Legal Routes Explained — Can foreigners buy property in Bali? Not as freehold, but leasehold, Hak Pakai and a PT PMA are legal. Compare rules, minimum prices, steps and costs.
• Best Areas to Live in Southwest Bali: Canggu to Tabanan — Best areas to live in Bali? Compare Canggu, Pererenan, Seseh, Umalas, Seminyak and Tabanan by school run, airport time, beaches and the 2026 rents we found.
• Bali Villa Rental Contract: A Clause-by-Clause Checklist — Signing a Bali villa rental contract? Check it clause by clause: who may rent it out, the rent, deposit, repairs, early exit, a sale and the language.
• Buying Land in Bali: Titles, Zoning and What to Check — Buying land in Bali: which titles foreigners and Indonesians can hold, how prices per are work, the farmland rules, and the checks and costs before you pay.
• Leasehold vs Freehold in Bali: How They Work and Which to Choose — Leasehold or freehold in Bali? How each works, who can hold it, how to compare lease prices per year, extensions, taxes and a contract checklist.
• Bali Villa Electricity and Running Costs: What Tenants Pay — Bali villa electricity and running costs explained: PLN tariffs and tokens, water, gas, fiber internet and upkeep, with a worked 2026 bill example.
• Bali Property Tax and Buying Costs: Who Pays What — Bali property tax explained: who pays BPHTB, the seller’s 2.5% tax, notary fees, VAT and the 10% lease tax, with worked examples for 2026.
• Due Diligence for Bali Property: A Checklist Before You Buy — Due diligence for Bali property, step by step: how to check a land certificate at BPN, the seller, mortgages, zoning, permits and access before you pay.
• Bali Visa for Long Stay: How to Live in Bali Legally in 2026 — Which Bali visa for long stay fits you? Compare KITAS routes for remote work, a second home, retirement, investment or family, and the duties that follow.
• Bali Zoning Guide: How to Check What You Can Build — Bali zoning explained: which plans apply in 2026, what green, yellow, orange, pink and red zones mean, the 15 m height rule, and how to check a plot’s zoning.
• Hak Pakai in Bali: How a Foreigner Can Own a House Legally — How Hak Pakai in Bali lets a foreigner own a house: who qualifies, the IDR 5 billion minimum, terms and renewal, buying steps, costs, heirs and resale.
• Renting Out a Villa in Bali: Licenses, Tax and 2026 Rules — Renting out a villa in Bali? How long-term leases and holiday rentals are licensed and taxed in 2026, what foreign owners may do, and what changed.
• Cost of Living in Bali: Monthly Budgets for 2026 — The cost of living in Bali in 2026, item by item: rent, utilities, food, transport, staff and schools, plus three sample monthly budgets you can adjust.
• PT PMA Bali Property: When a Foreign-Owned Company Makes Sense — PT PMA Bali property explained: when a foreign-owned company makes sense, the 2026 capital rules, HGB titles, licensing, Bali’s new limits and risks.
• International Schools Canggu: Fees, Curricula and Where to Live — Compare international schools near Canggu: curricula, ages and the 2026/27 fees the schools publish, plus which villa areas keep the school run short.
• Building a Villa in Bali: Permits, Rules and Costs — Building a villa in Bali, step by step: land and zoning, the PBG building permit, the 15 m height rule, contractors, costs and the SLF before use.
• Hospitals Near Canggu: Healthcare in Bali for Expats — Hospitals near Canggu, 24/7 clinics, the emergency number, insurance and BPJS for foreigners, medicines and health risks, explained for expats in Bali.
• Selling Property in Bali: Steps, Taxes and Documents — Selling property in Bali: who can buy your title, the papers to prepare, the seller’s 2.5% tax, the steps to the deed, leaseholds and foreign owners.
• Moving to Bali Checklist: A Step-by-Step Timeline for 2026 — A moving to Bali checklist for 2026, from six months out to your first month: visa, budget, schools, villa, phone, bank, driving and village life.
• Bali Property Terms Explained: A 65-Term Glossary — Bali property terms explained in plain English: SHM, HGB, Hak Pakai, PPJB, AJB, BPHTB, PBG, KITAS and more, each linked to the guide that covers it.
• East Bali Property Guide: Sidemen, Candidasa, Amed and Tulamben — Buying East Bali property? Sidemen, Candidasa, Amed and Tulamben explained: Mount Agung’s hazard zones, temples, the coast, water and what to check.
• Land for Sale in West Bali: Tabanan and Jembrana Area Guide — Land for sale in West Bali: Jatiluwih, Bedugul, Balian and Medewi, the rice-terrace, green-belt and lake rules, and what to check before you buy.
• Living in Canggu and Berawa: An Area Guide for 2026 — Living in Canggu or Berawa? Beaches, traffic, schools, 2026 villa rents and what to check before you buy, explained plainly by a local agency.
• Living in Kedungu, Bali: Tanah Lot and the Tabanan Coast — Thinking of living in Kedungu, Bali, or elsewhere in Tabanan? Beaches, Tanah Lot, drive times, schools, rents and the rules to check before you buy land.
• Living in Pererenan and Buduk: An Area Guide for 2026 — Living in Pererenan? The beach, rice fields, the drive to Canggu, schools, 2026 villa rents and what to check before you buy, explained by a local agency.
• Living in Seseh, Bali: Seseh, Cemagi and Munggu Area Guide — Living in Seseh, Bali, or nearby Cemagi and Munggu? Beaches, rice fields, the Mekotek ritual, drive times, rents and what to check before you buy.
• Living in Ubud: Buying a Villa or Land in Greater Ubud — Living in Ubud or buying there? The villages, rice fields, river valleys and coast, drive times, hospitals and what to check before you buy in 2026.
• Living in Uluwatu: A Buyer’s Guide to Pecatu and Ungasan — Living in Uluwatu: cliffs and surf beaches, water supply, the temple zone and the checks to make before you buy a villa or land in Pecatu or Ungasan.
• Living in Umalas and Kerobokan: An Area Guide for 2026 — Living in Umalas or Kerobokan? Schools nearby, Batu Belig and Petitenget beaches, traffic, 2026 villa rents and what to check before you buy.
• North Bali Property Guide: Lovina, Munduk and Pemuteran — North Bali property explained: Lovina, Munduk and Pemuteran, the long drive from the airport, hospitals, zoning and what to check before you buy.