aloha
As doing some research, why is it that a house rental is far less costly than a villa rental? I know location and ammenities are factored in the cost but it's a significant difference. It's obvious that majority of the villas have private pools but houses have them too...Is it because of the age of the house or the minimal electrical wattage that's offered with the house??....Hmmm...:icon_question:
BKT
Technically if you want to rent your place out as a Villa you need the right kind of License to do so, these licenses costs a lot of money so the owner needs to re-coup the cost. Funny thing is that most of these places don't actually have these licenses anyway. So to answer your question, there really is no difference, its just a fancy name. :icon_mrgreen:
aloha
BKT, thanks for clearing that up! I guess the search is on for a HOUSE...:icon_biggrin:
Markit
I would differ a bit on this. For me the difference between a house and a villa is a measure of the luxury, if at all in the case of a house and of course the location.A house or rumah can just be a normal Indonesian build - very small rooms, stand up toilet, no yard to speak of, etc etc. Usually constructed for a local buyer/renterA villa is a whole level above that and constructed with an expat/westerner in mind with all the comforts we tend to take for granted - pool, several toilets - seated, nice kitchen, larger rooms with nice gardens - you get the idea I am sure?Markit
BKT
Yea you might find it a little difficult finding a house built to western standards with a pool selling as a house and not a villa.
John_GoldSmith
I have came across such an important discussion. I think Villas are more costlier than House rental.But as per my information, Bali offers huge numerous Villas, Cottages, Rental House and Holiday homes, so you will not find any difficulty in getting better option.
aloha
Realistically, could we secure a rental villa or house within 5 days, can this be done? How's the rental market? Do you have an abundant of villas or houses that become available and vacant over summer as alot of expats leave this particular time?My situation...visiting Bali the end of this month for 5days looking to secure housing to move in mid-aug. We are currently working with an agent but sounds like she is having a hard time finding places within our criteria and budget. Is it that hard to find a place in Sanur? What can you get for $1400-1500/mo.?....Hmmm????:icon_question
hermit
Realistically, could we secure a rental villa or house within 5 days, can this be done? How's the rental market? Do you have an abundant of villas or houses that become available and vacant over summer as alot of expats leave this particular time? What can you get for $1400-1500/mo.?....Hmmm????:icon_question[/QUOTE] It will be easier to reply to your questions if you would tell us for how long you would like to rent.For your budget you should be able to find a very nice house/
aloha
We are looking to rent a year tho we'll be in Bali for 3yrs. Reason why we are looking for a year rental is to first kind of get the feel of the area, then possibly move into somewhere desirable later or extend. We'll be looking into the Sanur area because my kids are attending the Bali Intl' school.
gilbert de jong
Have to agree with markit,,,world of difference between a house and a villa...good one hermit,Aloha, what are your criteria's? and for how long do you wanna rent?
aloha
Have to agree with markit,,,world of difference between a house and a villa...good one hermit,Aloha, what are your criteria's? and for how long do you wanna rent?[/QUOTE] This is my criteria:3 bdrm/ 3 bath villa fully furnished with pool1yr rental contracteasy commute to BISbudget $16,800-18,000/yrsecured area- safety is a concernpreferably need closed villa as we have an indoor cat
andrewbaker77
From my experience, your expectations against your dollars are a-ok. A 3B pool 1yr for 16-18K (I assume you mean US?) is in the bullseye. If your "realtor" isn't helping, it's not you. -ABPS: We worked with a realtor for a couple days but found it a total waste, opened the Bali Advertiser and just cruised around and found a bunch of options. In my opinion, all a realtor does is add a level of cost and take you to a bunch of places no body wants.
aloha
Thanks AB for your input...we did have a successful trip as we found our new home, visited our kids new school and got a little aquainted with Sanur area. The villa has everything we were asking for and most importantly a perfect landlord.:icon_biggrin:
Ricbali
Aloha, yes it is possible to find a place and secure it within five days if you have Makua on your side. And yes for your budget you should have no problem finding a very nice residence. Do you have any friends here (other than your agent) that could perhap scope out the Sanur area for you, so you can hit the ground running when you get off the plane. You will need all the time you can get looking and negotiating. Never let them know you are short on time or in anyway desperate. But I am sure you already knew that. If I happen to see anything in that area I will take down the info for you and PM you with it. Can you give me a little info as to the size and amenities you are looking for?
no.idea
Only yesterday I was told the story of some tourists coming to Sanur in the last week and looking for a house. They found one in no time and happily paid their lease in advance. ( by the time I heard it, the story was that they had paid two years up front). They then returned home.Alas the money was not paid to the actual owner of the property. So when these tourists come back to take charge of their "new" house they will find that they in fact have nothing.It is a sad story but more than likely true.
aloha
Yes, that is pretty sad...luckily, our referrals came from reliable resources and was very lucky to secure a villa from a repected lanlord within the community...:icon_biggrin:
