JackStraw wrote
Let me share another story. Perhaps this will influence your decision. My friend rents a house in Jimbaran. PRIME lokasi up near the Raffles Resort. Not ocean view but on a beautiful, quiet street, 5 minutes to the beach, tons of nice restaurants around, and quick access to the nearby bypass if needed.
It's on a 2 are plot. 4 years ago, the Indonesian owners bought the land for about 1.6 milyar and then built a cheap, cookie-cutter two-floor villa on it. To the naked eye, it looks like a luxury villa but when you look closely, you'll see they tried to build something fast for a quick real estate flip.
Well, they put this house on the market about 3 years ago for the price of 3.5 milyar. No takers. A year went by, they lowered it to 3 milyar. No takers yet again. Then this year before Covid hit, they had it listed for 2.5 milyar. No bites at all.
So, they were forced to start renting it in an attempt to stop the financial bleeding they've had to deal with. Now, since the house was poorly built, everything is falling apart and they are using the rental money to fix water leaks, rain leaks, cracked tiles, pool maintenance, wall maintenance.
They'll be lucky to break even on this property when it's all said and done unless some guy with a bottomless bank account comes along.
Remember, this is in one of the best locations in south bali. If a house on prime land can't sell here, then I don't have high hopes for the housing market elsewhere.
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[*]Research different areas in Bali, considering factors such as proximity to the beach and amenities.
[*]Engage a reputable local real estate agent to assist you in finding suitable properties.
[*]Set a budget, including additional costs like taxes and maintenance.
[*]Arrange property viewings with your agent and inspect potential villas.
[*]Familiarize yourself with legal and regulatory requirements for foreign property ownership.
[*]Negotiate the purchase price with the seller and conduct due diligence.
[*]Explore financing options if needed.
[*]Seek legal assistance to review contracts and facilitate the property transfer process.
[*]Consider hiring a property management company for maintenance and rental management.
[*]Stay informed about market trends and regulatory changes.
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