Will a new government encourage property investment?
Indonesia's recent elections have impacted investment, especially in the country's real estate markets, but as Jokowi officially begins his second term the future looks bright for the property industry.
Due Diligence Part 4: get to know your legal options – freehold and right of use
In Part 3 of Due Diligence I spoke about acquiring a property as leasehold and I stressed the importance of properly structuring the extension of the leasehold term. Today, I'd like to talk about acquiring a freehold property.
Real Estate in Bali - Ownership Structures for Expats
The nominee structure for foreign ownership of freehold land and property in Indonesia is essentially illegal as Indonesian law clearly states only Indonesian nationals can own freehold titles. There are, however, legal alternatives and ownership structures that don't include 'nominees'.
