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Words can’t always describe how incredible the view of the shoreline is, if you can enjoy it everyday at your own home. Find inspiration from these Bali villas for sale.   The sea may be the very thing that made you fall in love with Bali in the first place. The breeze, the smells of fresh sea air, the sunsets, the large expanse of blue that covers up 70% of our planet – these are the things that make living by the seashore a worthy investment. Have a look at what these Bali villas for sale have to offer.   Finch Villa 2   This villa brings the element of earth and water together. From the outside, the villa looks humble and modest. It is a rectangular apartment-style house with 2 floors, minimalistically designed with wooden accents to give it a modern look. Furthermore, it sits on 1100 square meters of land, guaranteeing space for further development, while maintaining absolute privacy.   The land surrounding the villa accommodates a large swimming pool that overlooks traditional Balinese rice terraces that change color with the changing seasons. Residents can observe how the Bali rice farmers navigate down each level of paddy plot, as they plant life-nourishing rice by hand.   In the background, the Indian Ocean emerges from the view behind short trees. On most days, you can hear the sounds of waves rushing against the flow of Jeh Poh river. A family can enjoy the villa’s 6 en-suite bedrooms, open-plan kitchen, closed living space, garden, and parking area, in addition to the facilities mentioned above.   Villa Permata 5   Villa Permata is half the size of Finch Villa, but a well-planned house at the right location can become a wonderful deal that brings so much value. The villa from the outside looks just like an ordinary house with a green facade, covered with incredibly packed plant life at the front side. Whether to add fresh oxygen to the breeze-facing front side, or to add extra privacy, this is just one of the unique features that Villa Permata has to offer.   The spacious living area at the heart of this villa is what defines its interior characteristics. Villa Permata may have a closed living space, but it has large windows that face the east. This is a great advantage because you can enjoy fresh morning air as you sit on your recliner, without having to worry about getting sunburned.   The upper terrace, complete with a large wick dining table underneath a canopy, and sun-kissed lounge with a view of the sea is the gem of this incredible villa. Have meals together as a family while listening to the sound of waves and the evening sea breeze. More than just an observation deck, it can potentially become your peace sanctuary.   Sold with freehold title   Even if you are only a property investor who would not spend as much time in these villas as your guests, remember that these villas can become yours. A freehold title, granted to Indonesian citizens, is the most secure title deed. If you are Indonesian, or someone with an Indonesian spouse or a family member, this is a great family investment that can be passed down for generations to come.   For more amazing properties, visit our listings on Bali Coconut Living.

There are many villas for sale in Seminyak, and this is a good indication of a healthy housing market. After all, a villa will return nearly twice the overall investment when they are sold back to the market. More villas for sale means more competition and lowering prices, even at such prime real estate.   Of course, pricing should not be your only concern. Villas come in all sizes and styles, with varying reliability (of utilities and facilities), as well as in locations that offer a huge difference in experience. In this article, we’ll cover some tips on buying villas in Seminyak for a great investment.   1. Size and style   The size and style of your villa will determine your target market. While it’s clear that larger villas can accommodate more people and therefore generate more revenue, this doesn’t mean smaller villas are not profitable.   Smaller, single-bedroom villas can be an accommodating place for young, mobile, digital nomads who seek remote working conditions at a holiday destination. Smaller villas are easier to maintain, keeping your costs and risks low.   Larger, more spacious villas can accommodate families on holiday, but sometimes (and especially if you maintain a budget pricing) a group of young people (e.g. students, travellers) can use it as a monthly rental. You may need to hire a housekeeper to monitor the number of guests staying and keep an eye on undesired activities.   2. Reliability and utilities   Seminyak is generally well maintained when it comes to providing a reliable supply of electricity and water. However, you can have two choices in providing clean water – groundwater (air sumur) and water pipeline (PAM as the locals call it).   The former can save you money in the long-run, although with high overhead cost of drilling and filtration, and finding a permit. However, do keep a connection to the pipeline in case of draught. You may connect the pipeline to the shower, while the groundwater to the sink and washing area. This way you can save a lot of money.     Keep in mind that neither of the water sources are drinkable, so you need to provide a steady supply of drinking water by supplying at least two 19L water gallons per month per person.   3. Location and experience   The closer the villa is to popular locations, such as the beach, the mall, and restaurants, the more expensive it is, and therefore you need to keep an eye on the market price as well as their experience offers.   The proximity of the villa to popular destinations will determine the experience of staying there, but this experience can differ in various market segments. For example, younger guests in groups of no more than two are likely to go around on rented motorcycles, so they have no problem with villas that are relatively far from popular destinations.   Manage your villa with Bali Coconut Living   Property is one of the best businesses with high returns and relatively low risk, provided that you invest in the right location, such as Seminyak. Once you have purchased your villa, you will need to invest in time to manage your villa.   Our villa management service does more than simply to manage the villa. We are able to provide higher value to your guests with a butler and pool-cleaning service. Learn more about our offers.

Bali's tourism is concentrated in the south of the island, so it's important to pick the right locations in the competitive villa industry. Learn more about our villas here. South Bali is the vibrant capital of tourism in Indonesia, and with thousands of local and foreign tourists flocking in to enjoy their vacations, come numerous houses to buy and sell. This makes South Bali one of the best locations for investment and long-term living.   Some tourist attractions in South Bali   The majority of famous places in Bali that many people can think of are located in South Bali. This includes areas like Kuta, Ubud, Denpasar, Uluwatu, Jimbaran, Seminyak, Sanur, and Canggu.   This is because Ngurah Rai International Airport is located in South Bali. While infrastructure is continuously improving to provide faster access throughout the island, the limited availability of public transportation creates a hurdle for many tourists to visit other places in Bali with low cost.   However, this is excellent news of property owners in South Bali, since tourism will be concentrated in one region. For those who haven’t owned a property here, the cost of buying villas might seem intimidating. However, rest assured that the tenant turnover rate is high in any season, and high rent prices are becoming a norm. Houses can be sold quickly for the next generation of property investors.   Where can you find the best villas for sale with great location   1. The Majestic Studio   The Majestic Studio is part of a larger group of apartments that are for sale – it’s technically a condotel. Where private villas are too spacious for those looking for a budget place to live, long-staying tourists typically pick a more affordable one that is relatively close to the action. This single bedroom fully furnished studio with a shared swimming pool and a garden is cozy for those who value minimalist living.   The Majestic Studio is located in a prime location that meets that specific need. Jl. Petitenget is concentrated with high-end shops and cafes that can justify a high rent price. Within its vicinity lie highly acclaimed restaurants such as KYND Community, Merah Putih Resto, Biku, Bamboo, and more.   2. Villa Cardamon   This villa is amazingly close to the beach and a popular one at that, Batu Mejan Beach. So, just imagine being a guest at Villa Cardamon – Echo Beach Club, La Favela, and numerous other big brands in Bali are within walking distance!   Despite the availability of online taxis, it’s been observed that many high-income tourists would rather walk, essentially considering the area as his or her own incredibly fun neighborhood. These kinds of people are going to be the ones who will pay for comfort and convenience, and Villa Cardamon fulfills the checklist.   There is plenty of space for two guests to call it home. Feel free to request a visit to this fully furnished villa.   3. Villa Impian   This charming villa is available for sale and accommodates at least three people. This rustic, hotel-like villa with a swimming pool is fully furnished, so you don’t have to worry about matching the furniture with the existing interior design.   Taking a walk outside the villa, the guests will encounter many attractions and entertainment, as well as cafes and restaurants to indulge in. Parachute Bar, Finns Recreation Club, and La Laguna are accessible via Jl. Pantai Berawa. For those who brought their families to Bali, the Canggu Community School is conveniently nearby. This can also be an attractive place to live for teachers.   The generous land size of 295 square meters provides a perfect opportunity to gain a slice of wealth in Bali.   Always remember to have the right land permits   To create a homestay or villa accommodation, it’s necessary to obtain the right land certificates and other permits necessary for the legal operation of the business. If you would like to ask questions regarding anything related to villa sales and renting, feel free to contact us!

Leasing is one great way to virtually own a property, which means you are essentially renting the property at a very good rate. Leasing a villa comes with a great commitment. Before you commit to the down payment, it’s wise to choose a good villa for lease with good value for money.   There are many beautiful leasehold villas in Bali in a variety of locations close to schools, city centers, hospitals, beaches, and shopping districts. We have compiled a concise list of villas you won’t regret leasing.   1. Abra Apartment   This 1-bedroom apartment is perfect for those living happy single lives and couples without children. The property is completely furnished, connected to the internet, and well-decorated to inspire creativity. A comfort zone for those who work from home.   The apartment is located in Kerobokan, a place to enjoy a pleasant Balinese suburban life. Perfect for those who seek the virtue of a quiet life. Although, it’s not very far from the popular crowds, so, rest assured that the location is not rural at all.   Come have a look and fall in love with Abra Apartment.   2. Rumah Torres   A comfortable place to work remotely from one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world; that must be a great investment. You can increase your productivity without spending a dime on cafes and coworking spaces. To be leased for 10 years, this single-bedroom house can potentially be your independent HQ for all freelance work.   Another reason that this house has great value is access. Away from the crowded beach towns, you have access to Jl. Berawa and Jl. Raya Canggu to lead you to the rest of Bali – turn right to reach Denpasar, Sanur, and Ubud; turn left to go to the rest of Bali on roads less traveled. Alternatively, simply enjoy your home base or invite your friends and freelance partner over for healthy meals in this lovely spacious 125 square meter property.   Several nearby places of interest are Cabina Bali, La Laguna Beach Club, Fol’lie, and Satu Satu Coffee Company. Not impressed yet, there are many more on Jl. Berawa. Click here to request a visit.   3. Villa Solandra   Located in North Kuta, this simple house in a quaint neighborhood provides everything you need with plenty of space. The perfect home for a family or coliving friends, the two-floor four-bedroom house is available for five years lease. Because of the short lease time, you get the best deal of a lifetime – it even comes with a swimming pool!   Villa Solandra is located in Kerobokan, which borders North Kuta and Seminyak. This means having great access to Seminyak and Denpasar city shopping centers, as well as Ubud’s cultural hub. If you travel further north from the villa, you will eventually reach the famous lake called Ulun Danu. Both the lake and the postcard temple Tanah Lot are without fail the most beautiful places you can get to quite easily. Get your first sunset photo at one of these places!   Learn more about our villas   Our representatives at Bali Coconut Living are only a few clicks away. If you prefer to fill out a contact form, here is the link to our inquiry page. Likewise, reach out to us via telephone at +62 361 847 6727. Tell us about your concerns, such as certificates, permits, or meetings with the original owner. We are here to help!

Last year, we have published an article (Where to rent a villa in Bali?) to show both buyers and sellers of property rentals what the different locations across Bali can offer.   However, for serious people looking to invest in property, simply knowing where your customers are renting is not enough justification to pick a location for your investment.   But this fact is good news because it gives you more options. You can still make sound investments even on property that is not prime real estate such as Seminyak, Kuta, or Uluwatu. You can still start your project even with limited funds.   You just have to follow the 4 rules of thumb for a smooth property business: 1. Place bets on development 2. Know your neighborhood 3. Know your customers 4. Opt for low maintenance properties   1. Place bets on development   The first principle is counter intuitive. You know that Seminyak, Kuta, Uluwatu and many ‘hotspots’ have high occupancy rates, attractive neighborhoods, and are the first places people read about when they look up ‘Bali’ online.   Well, they are incredibly expensive properties to buy. You will also compete with people who have a ton of experience in the playing field. In addition, tourism never stays in one location; it spreads out.   You should learn to predict future developments in tourism. While still cheap, buy properties in Canggu, Mengwi, Pererenan, Karangasem, and be one of the first to play the property game here.         2. Know your neighborhood   Developing areas still have natural and cultural features that are relatively untouched, which can become your USP (Unique Selling Point). Despite all the advice that you read about investing in Bali properties, you don’t need to get close to the beach.   Look at Ubud. It’s a hilly little town whose growth in tourism is fueled by peaceful terrace rice fields and a Monkey Forest. The nearest coastline is 40 minutes away by car.   Pick an area that is close to undiscovered natural attractions, like an increasingly popular hiking route, a beautiful view point, or an untouched bay where locals enjoy swimming.   Make sure that your property is accessible by car (i.e. located on the main road). Take some free insight from our Location Guide.   3. Know your customers   Think beyond ‘tropical beach paradise and martinis’ – Bali offers more than that. Instead, think of ‘escapism’ as the main attractive quality of the island. People come here to release tension of everyday living through various ways – yoga, surfing, night clubs, photography, trekking, and more.   Bali is also becoming an increasingly popular destination for digital nomads – they come here to discover fresh perspectives and a new work-life balance.   Work with what you have, and build your property around accommodating the unique needs of your market.   4. Opt for low maintenance properties   If you are building your villa or holiday home from scratch, pay attention to how reliable the land is. Is it prone to drought or flooding?   If you bought land with a property, carefully inspect the building. Does it need repainting? Any facility replacements?   A long-term property investment requires a marketing strategy   If you’re worried about the low occupancy rate, make use of free social media platforms to advertise your property or advertise via word-of-mouth.   Businesses usually run slowly at first, but if you invest in digital marketing (buying a simple website, for example), your property will have a better presence and image online, and would outcompete other new players that are still behind in marketing.   Bali Coconut Living is not only a property agency – we can advertise your property, manage it for you, and even give you some consultation from legal aspects to investment advice.

The steady growth of visitors coming to Bali is a confident signal that there is no shortage of potential tenants. However, you will most likely compete with the well-established hotel industry, if not other property owners in the market.   So how can you find tenants for your newly polished and treasured property asset? One of the easiest ways to market your property is through our property listing at Bali Coconut Living.   Why Bali Coconut Living?   Unlike most property agencies, we go above and beyond simply advertising your property online, in the hope that the right people will come to the right web page.   We think that the chances of this happening are astronomically small. So instead of waiting for tenants to find your property, we proactively add value to your properties.   Villa Management and Marketing Services   We understand that the property purchase was only half the battle. Maintaining the property to its fullest potential takes a lot of work, but that’s not all there is to do.   In order to receive positive referrals from your guests, it would be wise to provide services to cater to their unique needs and expectations.   Guest services and Day-to-day Operations: Trained hospitality staff and managers will ensure that your villa is as welcoming and comfortable as possible.   Building and technical maintenance: Our reliable technical staff ensures that no power outage or drought can dramatically decrease the level of comfort and happiness of your guests.   You can also rely on our marketing team not only to advertise your villa’s availability, but also to simplify the booking and payment process. No more hassle with international bank transfers.   Your guests can simply pay up front before coming to your villa; your earnings will be securely deposited into your account.   We value transparency as much as you do. We provide monthly reports on how your villa is doing, including recommendations on what actions to take.   A villa success story   Villa Natayani is just one of the villas whose owners have entrusted us its management. It is a 2-bedroom Bali-style villa, located in Seminyak’s Oberoi “East Street”. Every newly arriving guest is greeted by the Villa Manager or the Senior Butler. The respectful and unobtrusive maid and pool attendants work at their very best to ensure that the guests’ holiday experience is not met with any inconvenience.   Bali Coconut Living is a property agency, consultant, and management service under one roof. Kindly inquire about any questions you may have surrounding property ownership, management, and business.

A villa is perfect accommodation for a family on holiday, because it is typically spacious and private. At best, it includes a swimming pool and is centrally located to popular spots. At worst, it’s a holiday home to share the joy of vacationing together as a family.   Checklist for A Family-Friendly Villa   When searching for family villas, you must also consider whether or not the location is family-friendly. If you have small children, it is best not to rent villas that are too close, or even directly on, the main street. Bali can be hot, so the area should have a great abundance of greenery, and not many cars passing by. Also, to avoid a lot of noise at night, it is best to find villas that are not too close to bars and big restaurants.   Villas located near the beach can be a treat for older children. Bali’s shorelines are relatively safe. You only need to make sure that your children respect the safe boundaries, and don’t swim too far out to sea. Canggu   Canggu is one of the most family-friendly places in southwestern Bali. Terraced rice fields that gently roll from Mengwi, are sought-after natural features for the location of yoga retreats and restaurants.   The roads are not too busy for families to cross safely. Even the main road, Jl Pantai Berawa, is not crowded with vehicles, so families can enjoy a healthy morning walk on most of the roads in Canggu.   On Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong, you can find Tarukan Equestrian Center where you can take your children to ride horses, and Taman Segara Madu Water Park – something you can all look forward to! For your parents, The Canggu Studio offers relaxing yoga for the elderly. Seminyak   Although Seminyak has attracted an increasing number of crowds over the years, it is a very friendly place for families. The area surrounding Seminyak Square and Seminyak Village shopping centers, has crowds that are typical when locals and foreigners congregate to find family entertainment here.   Even at night, it is unlikely to find bars with heart-pumping music and drunken people in Jl. Petitenget and Jl. Kayu Jati. In fact, most people come here to spend an evening with a positive vibe, and perhaps to try out some gelatos, like Gelato Secrets. Uluwatu   Uluwatu is the destination for cultural lovers and surfers. While the area is not as developed as Kuta or Seminyak, it attracts a different, calmer crowd altogether. You might not see a great collection of bars and fancy restaurants, but this location is just perfect if you want to settle down in a quiet villa with nothing but a brilliant view of the sunset from the famous Uluwatu clifftops. Jimbaran   There is a good reason why the Intercontinental Resort was built in this area. The quiet atmosphere, coupled with a beautiful beach, is exactly what you need for precious shared moments at a family barbeque, with swimming by the sea.   If there is one place closely associated with family gathering, it’s seafood restaurant. Especially in Asian cultures, seafood restaurants are known to be a hub for family gatherings. Jimbaran has an abundance of these, so you always have many options to choose from.   Bali Coconut Living is a property agent in Bali that specializes in leasehold and freehold properties. If you are a foreigner looking for a hassle-free leasehold arrangement, visit our website to learn more. Browse through our portfolio of villas and land, for a secure and profitable investment.

It can be exciting to observe some properties and villas in Bali before you make the purchase, but essential details can easily be missed. Make sure you inspect a property with the right checklist as it is critically important for you to check out the property or villa with all the information you need before making the offer. There are a lot of things to consider when planning to buy a villa in Bali, we will guide you through the essential points here. Find the right location One of the first decisions to make when choosing your property is it’s location. Whether you would like it on the beachfront, on a clifftop or next to a supermarket, the choice is entirely up to you. Just be sure to check the development plans for the surrounding area and confirm it won’t impact the rentability of your property and lifestyle. Also consider the disadvantages of the location, for example the beach or cliff may be too breezy. Another point to note is the accessibility of your location. Your villa needs to be within reasonable driving distance to go shopping and for recreational activities. Be sure the access road leading to your villa is adequate and wide enough for cars to park along, as well as letting other vehicles pass by. Approved legal Once you have found your dream villa in your dream location, make sure you have the rights to own it! Check every document of the property and its location to make sure it matches the land certificate. Also, before purchasing the property, confirm the Building Permit of the land (IMB) is for the right zone and that there are no restrictions that compromise the building of your villa. Facilities you need After you have found the right villa in the best location, get deep within the property and find out if the facilities you need are all there too! For you, a swimming pool or free Wi-Fi might be important, and you’ll surely be disappointed if they’re not included. Other facilities to enquire about are the Water Supply and the existence of electricity. For water, you should check with the PDAM if it's available in the area. If not, it’s possible to install a deep well with a water truck to your villa’s storage tank. While ensuring electrical connection is provided by the National Electricity Company (PLN). When everything is available, you are ready to enjoy a great holiday in your villa. These are a few things to look out for before buying a villa in Bali. Contact Bali Coconut Living for a list of recommended villas to rent or buy in the best locations around the island.