Bali Dreamland, Entertainment destination and world famous surf beach.

Dreamland is one of Bali’s most famous locations with pristine white sands and challenging surf beaches. Popular and frequented by both the local expatriate community and tourists this is a magical place.

villas.jpgOriginally development began in 1996. An area of over 450 hectares of magical views. With wide roads, and the plumbing and electrical already installed the development was halted for a number of years due to the economic and political crisis of the late 90’s in Indonesia. Now in 2008 development is nearing completion. Expected opening is aimed at European high season during August or September of this year. Read more

Vila di Bali sudah oversupply

bali-vila-sawah.jpgBank Indonesia (BI) Denpasar akhir tahun lalu mengeluarkan imbauan yang meminta Pemerintah Provinsi Bali menghentikan sementara pemberian izin pembangunan hotel dan vila di Bali. Pihak BI menilai pembangunan hotel dan vila di Bali sudah masuk titik jenuh, lantaran menciutnya permintaan yang disebabkan pasok hotel dan terutama vila sangat berlebih. Selain itu, kondisi pariwisata Bali yang belum sepenuhnya pulih, semakin menipiskan demand terhadap hotel dan vila di Pulau Dewata ini.

Penciutan demand terhadap hotel dan vila di Bali juga terlihat pada akhir tahun lalu. Biasanya, menjelang pergantian tahun pesanan vila di Bali meningkat, terutama dari wisatawan mancanegara. Namun banyak pengusaha vila mengaku pesanan vila 2007 menurun dibandingkan tahun-tahun sebelumnya. Read more

European investors confident in Bali’s market

miranda.jpgLiving in Bali and moving around Seminyak, Oberoi and Canggu we can see the investment climate for small and medium sized businesses is regularly expanding. With international standard restaurants, clothing boutiques and new service businesses appearing often. As a resident these and other locally owned businesses are a welcomed addition to our living standards. Increasing both the variety of activities and services available for tourists and residents to enjoy.

We are witnessing investor confidence and a commitment not only of initial capital but also energy, time and optimism are being invested in Bali. Bali is a dream for many, whether form neighbouring islands and cities in Indonesia to new European residents from England, Spain, Germany, France and most other countries. Brought here by a common love of both the strength of culture experienced through living with the local Balinese people and the business opportunities which can be accessed relatively inexpensively by international investors. Read more

Keppel Land to build 140 Viet waterfront villas

vietnam.jpgKeppel Land will build 140 waterfront villa homes in Ho Chi Minh City, its eighth residential development in Vietnam this year. In a statement, Keppel Land said that it had formed a joint venture, through wholly owned subsidiary VN Investment Pte Ltd, with Vietnamese property developer Hung Phu Real Estate Investment Corporation (Hung Phu), to develop a 9.7-hectare site into waterfront landed housing in District 9 of Ho Chi Minh City.

The total investment capital for the project is estimated at US$55.2 million. Upon receiving the investment certificate and obtaining the relevant government approvals, VN Investment will take up a 60 per cent stake in the joint venture company and Hung Phu, the remainder. Read more

Trends in the Bali Villa Market

villas.jpgThere are three trends emerging in the Bali property investment market. The building and branding of smaller boutique hotel villa resorts, expanding at an amazing rate, with new villa developments comes on the market almost every month. Most hotel villa developments are offering 20-30 days a year vacation time in your own villa, Read more