The End of Easy Money in Bali—And Why That’s Actually Good News
There was a time—not that long ago—when Bali felt like a place where things just… worked out. You’d arrive with...
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No Permit, No Build: A Quiet Shift Expats in Bali Shouldn’t Ignore
For a long time, Bali has worked on trust, relationships and an unspoken understanding that things would somehow find their...
2025: The Year Indonesia Stopped Leaving Things Unsaid and Why 2026 Will be about Commitment, Not Convenience
Every year comes with its own narrative. Some are years of optimism, others of recovery, and some of quiet consolidation....
Residential Tourism: The Quiet Economic Engine Bali Has Been Waiting For
For decades, Bali’s story has been shaped by one dominant narrative: mass tourism. It has brought opportunity, exposure, and an...
Indonesia’s Global Moment and the Path to 2045
There’s a lot to be thinking about these days, what with civil unrest, external interventions, international military conflicts, economic upheaval,...
Investing in Bali: Is it Safe?
Bali’s property market continues to thrive, a trend largely driven by the post-pandemic recovery and the rise of digital nomads,...
Unpacking the Bali Paradox: Are We Loving the Island to Death?
The numbers look good. There are now more international visitors to Bali than ever before. 2024 saw almost 6.3 million...
Investing in Indonesia’s Tourism Future: Ross Woods on Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities
Ross Woods is a seasoned hotel investment advisor with over 30 years of global experience, bringing unparalleled expertise to the...
BKPM, Immigration, and the Tax Office: What You Need to Know
We’re going to assume you follow some local news. If you don’t, you should, because as an expat living and...
Bali’s PBG and SLF Permits: What Gets Them Rejected?
If you’re an expatriate looking to build a villa or a business in Bali, you’ve likely come across the PBG...
Leasehold Tax in Bali: Maximise Profits and Stay Compliant
If you’ve been living under a rock and somehow missed the memo, Bali’s property market is packed with potential, particularly...
Doing Business in Bali: Opportunities, Risks, and The Need for Compliance
Bali is often seen as a land of opportunity for entrepreneurs, particularly among expats drawn by the island’s vibrant economy...
Can Prabowo’s Red and White Cabinet Resolve the Moratorium Debate in Bali?
Newly elected President Prabowo Subianto’s administration, known as the “Red and White Cabinet”, is the largest since 1966 when Indonesia’s...
What’s Wrong with Real Estate in Bali?
Back in 2016, Seven Stones Indonesia was one of the few property and real estate businesses in Bali that called...
From Insight to Investment: How to Create Property Opportunities in Indonesia
American entrepreneur and motivational speaker, Chris Grosser, once famously said “Opportunities don’t happen. You create them.” This powerful insight captures...
Starlink and the Future of Indonesia’s Digital Landscape
In a game-changing move for Indonesia’s digital future, Starlink recently made its official debut in the nation’s healthcare sector. With...
Navigating Paradise with Peace of Mind
Imagine finding a perfect plot of land with spectacular ocean, mountain, and rice field views in Bali. Electricity and water...
Indonesia’s Appeal Deepens for Foreign Investors in 2024
A couple of articles posted on Invest Indonesia recently are worth taking a closer look at in the context of...
A Game Changer for Real Estate Investment
Indonesia’s real estate industry is booming. A recent article published by Tempo and Invest Indonesia reported that Bank Indonesia (BI)...
Understanding the Past Can Empower Your Future
You’d have to have been living under a rock somewhere not to be aware that Indonesia is scheduled to hold...
Don’t Go Down the Nominee Rabbit Hole
For many foreigners, the dream of securing their very own piece of a picture-perfect, sun-kissed oasis in Bali is seductive,...