Guides
What nobody tells you before you buy in Bali
Most Bali property content is written to sell. These are written to be checked — sourced figures, stated assumptions, and the parts of the deal that usually go unmentioned. Published by Kaluna Development because a buyer who understands the risks is a better buyer.
Bali 30-Year Leasehold: Value in Year 10, 20 and 28
What a Bali 30-year leasehold is really worth as the term runs down — the law behind Hak Sewa, the resale maths, and a worked exit model on a $130,000 suite.
16 min read14 sources
Bali Zoning: Can You Legally Rent Your Villa Nightly?
Bali zoning decides whether a villa can be rented nightly. Why 'orange zone' is a myth, what the W-1 and W-2 codes mean, and how to verify a plot.
12 min read19 sources
Berawa Rental Yield 2026: What a 1-Bed Villa Earns
Berawa rental yield, itemised: a one-bedroom villa nets 7-12% on $130,000. Gross-to-net waterfall, sensitivity grid, and the AirROI Canggu data behind it.
10 min read7 sources
Berawa vs Canggu, Pererenan & Umalas: Where to Buy
Berawa is inside Canggu. A sourced 2026 comparison of Berawa, Canggu centre, Pererenan and Umalas on entry price, nightly rate, occupancy and access.
10 min read16 sources
Buying Off-Plan in Bali: 7 Checks Before You Deposit
A developer's own due-diligence checklist for off-plan Bali property: land title, zoning, PBG, milestone payments, escrow, bank guarantees and your exit.
11 min read15 sources