We can turn around the bush for a while before making this statement, but honestly there are only 3 basic reasons why properties don’t sell, or take a really long time to sell. Those are 1) they are in a bad condition 2) the marketing isn’t great 3) they are over- priced. When you are ready to sell your property, you probably want to sell it FAST. So here are our 3 tips to help you sell quicker

On the 22nd of March 2016, TripAdvisor presented the world with their Traveller’s Choice Award for the World’s Best places to visit. Our very own Ubud was mentioned 10th on the list, right after New York! We can’t let this moment go unnoticed without explaining why we agree on this wonderful placement! Here arenour 10 of our most recommended to-do tips when you are in Ubud, Bali – with a bonus tip waiting at the bottom! 1. Go on a down-hill Cycling Tour: Enjoy a down-hill cycling tour by being picked up from your hotel room to be driven up the mountains of Kintamani. Enjoy breakfast while overlooking the volcano and the lake. Then cycle down via traditional local Balinese villages, a coffee farm (to taste some delicious Balinese coffees) and learn about Bali culture and arts. We recommend usi

Last month we have seen that Indonesia’s property sales growth is expected to accelerate to 10-12 % this year from 7-8% last year. This means it's time to think about this year's investments. As we’re starting the year hopeful and sure of growing investments, we thought it’s time to see how we can help you evaluate your current position and see how you can benefit from the growing market! Let’s first take a bit of time to contemplate last year. Have you been renting, selling or buying a house in Bali? Would you like to grow your income, assure your retirement and/or grow your investments? Then it’s time to think about all the current options on the market. Contemplating all of the options on the market it is a smart and wise thing to do, and you should always consult a professional before making any deal.

Indonesia's property sales growth is expected to accelerate this year to 10-12 % this year and new amendments to ownership regulations could impact your situation! This month is filled with property news. Before we get into that we would like to take the time to wish you a happy and prosperous 2016! We hope to be at your service as we have continued to be in the last 10+ years. With that out of the way let’s get into the more interesting part: On Monday 18th of January, Eddy Hussy, the chairman of property industry group “Realestate Indonesia (REI), stated that Indonesia’s property sales growth is expected to accelerate to 10-12 % from 7-8 % last year. Hussy told reporters in Jakarta that the improvement in economic growth, the implementation of government stimulus packages, combined with infrastructure development will help rise sales the year.

The main factor is the high possibility of decreasing interest rates in Indonesia during 2016. The positive liquidity caused the Indonesian banks in Indonesia to stop the policy of high interest rates. Only about December, banks will be very keen to offer high interest rates to meet the end-of-year incoming funds. That did not happen this year. This proves, banks have ample liquidity. The Bank of Indonesia also issued two policy strategies that are sure to have a positive influence in the property market. The first is the abolition of the regulation for multi level Loans To Value, for the first house, second house and more. As the reader may recall from our article last year (link above), this regulation is one of the major factors leading to the decrease of the property market in 2015. Now this regulation has been revoked. Gone for good. In consequence, domestic buyers will be encouraged and more active again.