Glossary: Bali and Indonesia property terms

Short explanations of the terms used on this website, from the leasehold structure to the key investment areas in Bali.

80-year leasehold

The structure through which foreign investors, including Australians, hold a villa plot in Indonesia: the plot is leased for 80 years through a company, and Doppelweiss sets it up for you.

Bank Indonesia

Indonesia's central bank and one of the sources for the market data on this website.

Canggu

Investment area in Bali. Price range: Mid-High. Rental potential: Stable. Buyer profile: Investors, nomads. Key strength: High demand.

Gili Islands

Part of Lombok's property market. Activity focuses on managed villas and integrated developments in South Lombok and the Gili Islands.

Iconic Island Initiative

The renewable energy focus associated with Sumba, part of the island's positioning as a sustainable market.

Kuta Mandalika

One of the growth areas of Lombok's residential and tourism market, together with South Lombok.

Lombok International Airport

Lombok's airport. Improved connectivity via the airport has increased visitor numbers on the island.

Mandalika SEZ

The Mandalika Special Economic Zone in Lombok. As government-backed infrastructure it has increased the island's visibility and investment activity.

Notary services

Notarization, title registration and ownership structures. Doppelweiss coordinates these formalities as one of its seven service modules.

Occupancy rate

Average occupancy of accommodation, as reported for each island: Bali 56.7%, Lombok 45.7%, Sumbawa 50.9%.

Off-plan

Project status for a villa that is offered during planning, before construction is finished.

ROI

Return on investment: the annual return relative to the amount invested. The villa portfolio states an expected return for each project.

Sanur

Investment area in Bali. Price range: Mid-High. Rental potential: Stable. Buyer profile: Families, retirees. Key strength: Long-term demand.

Seminyak

Investment area in Bali. Price range: High. Rental potential: Stable. Buyer profile: Lifestyle investors. Key strength: Established area.

Short-term and long-term rental

In Bali, short-term rentals are typically concentrated in established tourist areas, and long-term rentals serve expatriate and residential demand.

Statistics Indonesia (BPS)

Indonesia's statistics agency and one of the sources for the market data on this website.

Super Priority Tourism Destination

A designation held by Lombok that has raised the island's visibility with visitors and investors.

Turn-key villa

A villa delivered complete with architecture, furnishings, pool and garden. On request the team also takes over rental, cleaning and guest care.

Ubud

Investment area in Bali. Price range: Mid. Rental potential: Stable. Buyer profile: Wellness, long-stay. Key strength: Year-round stays.

Uluwatu

Investment area in Bali. Price range: High. Rental potential: Growing. Buyer profile: Luxury buyers. Key strength: Capital growth.

Last updated: 13 October 2026