1. Research and decide on a location: Look into Bali’s neighborhoods to choose which one best meets your needs and preferences, such as the number of bedrooms, style, design, or purpose (home or investment). Determine your budget.
2. Find a reputable agent: Look for an agent with a good reputation and experience in the Bali property market.
3. View potential properties: Visit properties with your agent to discover options that match your needs.
4. Make an offer: Once you find a property you like, make an offer with your agent. If accepted, your agent will prepare a preliminary binding sublease agreement for you and the seller to sign.
5. Choose a notary and send a deposit: Select a notary and send a deposit (typically 10%) to their bank account.
6. Conduct due diligence: The notary will check the property’s ownership, any outstanding debts, zoning, and other necessary details before finalizing the purchase.
7. Sign the notarial deed: After completing due diligence, the notary will prepare the notarial deed for signing by you and the seller in front of the notary.
8. Transfer ownership: Once the notarial deed is signed, the ownership transfer process will begin.
9. Complete payment and take possession: After paying the total amount to the seller, you can take possession of the property, and ownership will be officially transferred.

The notary fee for leasing a villa in Bali can vary depending on the value of the property and the specific services required. In Indonesia, the notary fee is typically a percentage of the property value, and it ranges around 1%. All the other fees are included in the price of the villa. Additionally, it’s a good idea to work with a reputable local real estate agent who can help guide you through the process of buying a villa in Bali and ensure that all legal requirements are met, and all necessary documentation is in order.

In Bali, leasehold contracts are commonly used for foreign investors. By entering a leasehold contract, the investor can use and occupy the property for a certain period but does not have the full rights of ownership. You can extend the lease period at any time during the lease contract if the landlord agrees, in the lease agreement a price and a period for extension can be negotiated with the landlord in advance. If the lease is not extended by the end of the lease period, then the property and the land are going back to the landlord (this is extremely rare). You can sublease and transfer the property at any time during the lease period. It’s important to carefully review the terms of the leasehold contract before signing, to ensure that you understand your rights and responsibilities as a lessee and to make sure that the terms are fair and reasonable. It’s advisable to seek legal advice before signing a leasehold contract in Bali.