Wave of Foreign Investment Hits Bali, Property Most Sought After
BALI – Property prices in Indonesia keep rising, with Bali emerging as a global investor hotspot. The island now leads in property searches for long-term investment opportunities.
From late 2022 to mid-2025, property interest in Bali surged. Badung and Denpasar recorded the highest growth, surpassing South Jakarta and Bandung in online searches.
According to 99 Group, landed houses dominate Bali’s demand, followed by land and shophouses. High rental yields and land development potential make Bali a valuable investment destination.
“As one of the world’s tourist destinations, Bali also attracts buyers from other countries, namely 1.4 percent from Australia, Singapore, and the United States,” said Firman.
Demand comes from local, national, and international buyers. Denpasar accounts for 45% of local demand, Jakarta 19%, and foreign investors around 1.4%.
Investors from Australia, Singapore, and the U.S. show strong interest. The island’s tropical allure and rental returns make Bali a premium choice for global property portfolios.
Investor favorites include Badung, Denpasar, and Gianyar—strategic areas near the airport with excellent public facilities, commercial hubs, and world-class tourism infrastructure.
The Indonesian government has simplified foreign property ownership. Foreigners can now purchase homes with only a valid passport and visa, without requiring residency permits.
Apartment ownership rights for foreigners have been extended to 80 years under Government Regulation No.18/2021—boosting investor confidence in Indonesia’s real estate market.
Badung posts Bali’s highest rental yield at 4.9%. Investors aged 25–44 dominate, preferring mid-to-upper range properties priced between IDR 1–3 billion.
Property analyst from Panangian School of Property, Panangian Simanungkalit, assessed that this investment-friendly policy needs to be promoted globally. Official foreign ownership also reduces nominee practices that are prone to disputes and detrimental to the country.
Despite booming opportunities, market balance must be preserved. The government is urged to maintain housing affordability for locals amid rising land prices and foreign demand.
