Vol. 9
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SPLASH SWIMMING POOLS: REDUCED AND ZERO CHLORINE CHOICES PLUS DESIGN IDEAS
Up close and personal with Bali’s leading developers
HOT! Stuff: Want property in a top location? Go off-plan
Market intelligence From Bali insiders
15 grand residences stunning beachfront location ultimate in luxury & privacy managed by Karma Resorts first development of its kind on the East coast of Bali best capital gains on the island
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LOCATION Beach Front, Cemagi beach, Canggu – only 25 mins drive from the popular restaurants and shops of Seminyak and approx 45 mins to Airport. Land size: 53 Are
FEATURES Five air-conditioned en suite bedrooms, each with spectacular ocean views. Open living area, separate dining pavilion (seats 10 people), TV room with pool table - satellite TV, DVD and stereo, landline, broadband internet, private swimming pool, Jacuzzi and master bedroom plunge pool/Jacuzzi, massage pavilion, gym equipment, large fully equipped kitchen and shared tennis court. Situated on a spectacular stretch of ocean front property with magnificent unobstructed sunset and ocean views. Tasteful modern architecture blended with harmonious applications of materials to create a true Bali feeling. The pavilion style living area overlooks a large garden incorporating a mini fairway and putting green offering ample space both indoors and out.
Land Size: Half Hectare/5,300m2 Bedrooms: 5, Bathrooms: 6 Title: Freehold Price: On application Exotiq Real Estate, Jalan Oberoi 77x, Tel: +62 361 737-358 www.exotiqrealestate.com seminyakbali@exotiqrealestate.com
PT. Pesona Properti Bali dan Lombok Komplek Pertokoan Citra Bali No. 36, Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai, Tuban - Bali 80361, Indonesia Tel. +62 361 702 332 Email : bali@villasandland.com www.villasandland.com
A contemporary styled 3-bedroom villa with broad ocean views. Infinity pool and luxurious decor. US$650,000. B-VS0073
Brand new 3 bedroom villa in the Bukit with views to the south. Relaxed tropical design and lush gardens, located close to the Banyan Tree villas. Compact design and amazingly affordable price. US$255,000. B-VS0036
A 3 bedroom holiday villa within Bali’s most exclusive estate. Ocean views, infinity pool, and South-East Asian decor.
Top quality estate villa in Jimbaran Beach, this 4 bedroom garden villa enjoys full five-star amenities including on site restaurant, spa and kids club.
US$655,000. B-VS0076
US$750,000. B-V0067
Perched on a sheer cliffside with complete panoramic views over the island, this contemporary villa in Jimbaran is one of Bali’s finest offerings. Working investment with proven rental returns. *Price on application. B-VS0014
A majestic villa towering over the hills of Jimbaran. Three exquisitely designed bedrooms are fitted with the finest tropical amenities. US$395,000. B-VS0084
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LOCATION Beachfront, Bali’s West coast in a village called Pererenan, 6km North of Seminyak, 3.5km South of Nirwana golf course
FEATURES In a private fully managed estate of five modern Balinese luxury villas set in lush tropical gardens with beach access via private pathway. Only one villa remains offering five air-conditioned bedroom suites with a private balcony/deck/terrace, walk-in closets and indoor/outdoor bathrooms. All five bedrooms have sea view. The vast open and closed living areas have sea views on the west side and rice paddies views on the north. The 20-meter infinity edge pool, has a salt chlorinator treatment system, is complemented with a kid’s shallow pool at living room deck level with fixed daybed and sun loungers, plus a heated Jacuzzi overlooking the sea. The villa is offered in a turn-key state to include furniture, cutlery, glassware and linen. State-of-the-art audio/visual includes centralized wireless internet, and satellite TV. 37-inch HD flat screens and Denon/Bose/ LG surround sound in every bedroom and all living rooms, the media room (120m2) has a home cinema projector. A full time international chef will oversee the kitchen to provide top quality food and beverage. Other features include a 113-bottle wine cellar as well as 25m2 outdoor barbecue area. Land Area Total: 160 are Land Area unit: 3,200 sqm Total Built Area: 800 SQM Number of Units: only 1 unit remaining Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5 Term: Freehold Price: On application Exotiq Real Estate, Jalan Oberoi 77x, Tel: +62 361 737-358 www.exotiqrealestate.com seminyakbali@exotiqrealestate.com
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Paradise Property Bali Jl. Laksmana 54, Seminyak, 80361 Bali - Indonesia ph: +62 361 73 73 57 e: info@ppbali.com
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FEATURED DEVELOPMENT
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This issues latest news roundup
Our property experts gather once more to discuss Bali Property.
A Prospect fit for Kings - This landmark villa estate comprises 40 residences of 2, 3 and 4 bedrooms every one of which enjoys sweeping ocean views.
WOMEN IN PROPERTY – SHINTA SIREGAR In a male dominated industry such as the property market it is refreshing to get a woman’s perspective on architecture, design and development in Bali.
- A POLITICAL PUNCHBALL 106 Legal Uluwatu has graced millions of tourist snaps, postcards and tourism based periodicals. Now it has become the focus of a far more contentious issue:
List 108 Contact A handy list of suppliers and advertisers featured in this issue.
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Picture this Experience the delights of this picturesque ocean view from any
Within the estate, a clubhouse, restaurant, tennis court, spa and
one of the forty Ramachandra luxury villas in Balangan. Choose
business centre provide all the amenities one would expect from a
from two, three and four bedroom conďŹ gurations, built to the
world-class development. Traditional local materials are combined
highest international standards of excellence.
with a modern minimalist design to create well-appointed homes, rich with
Designed with the environment in mind by celebrated Balinese
natural elegance.
architect Popo Danes, each villa is carefully positioned to enjoy the spectacular beneďŹ ts of this unique hillside location.
With a choice of either freehold or leasehold ownership, a Ramachandra
Private road access links Ramachandra to the surrounding area,
villa offers an unrivaled opportunity to
with the surf beach, golf course, restaurants, and retail boutiques
own a little piece of paradise... with a
only minutes away.
big ocean view.
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BALI’S DEVELOPERS
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What inspires and drives some of Bali’s successful developers in the competitive melting pot which is Bali real estate.
Buying HOT! Property off-plan – A detailed look at a number of projects that are just ready for market or will be very soon, which are located on some of the islands most desirable llocations; which is either cliff or beach front.
There are many issues to contemplate when designing, constructing, and maintaining a swimming pool in Bali. Keeping one’s head above water on these matters simply entails filtering out the right facts and advice…
THE HOBBY HOUSE Hidden away in the quiet village of Umalas just 10 minutes drive from Seminyak’s restaurants and nightlife, Karishma villa is a newly finished villa that successfully mixes the old with the new.
Creating an eclectic and interesting interior that does not feel contrived.
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KITCHENS SPECIAL
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INTERVIEW WITH A CHEF
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APPLIED APPLIANCES
Just because the kitchen is, a functional part of the home does not mean it should be left out in terms of style and design.
Chef Michael Szarata not only likes cooking, he absolutely loves kitchens and gives some important tips when designing yours.
THE HIGH ROAD Beyond its impressive physical attributes – rice paddies, thundering surf, volcanoes and monsoon forests – Bali is famed for its multihued kaleidoscope of arts, culture and religion – Ubud is geographically and metaphorically its central prism.
HOT! HOMES With a simple exterior this villa is the combination of minimalist architecture, modern interior design and Indonesian antique décor.
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There are now so many integrated appliances and storage solutions available now, that can help you produce a stunning streamlined kitchen.
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welcome... To Issue 9 of HOT! Property which tackles some interesting and potentially dangerous topics: Uluwatu – the sacred temple on Bali’s southernmost tip has been attracting furious debate regarding a villa exclusion zone of 5kms and the potential demolition of any properties within that zone. HOT! gets the views of Bali’s press and concerned parties. Swimming pools: How can these be a contentious? Well, we expose that what you put in them might not be such a good idea. Following the interest shown in “create the look”, kitchens come in for a closer inspection, including some top design tips from a thorough professional. For our Market Update, we invited some new faces to give you another perspective on Bali’s real estate market as well as getting up close and personal with a few of the islands successful developers to find out what makes them tick in “Bali’s Developers”.
For those of you who have already bought property in Bali or are seriously considering doing so in the next few months, drop us a line now, as we are searching for likely candidates to feature in our HOT! Property TV show, scheduled for filming later this summer; we’re looking for big personalities as well as serious buyers who would like HOT! to help them through the process of buying property in Bali as well as those who want to share their personal experiences. Enjoy this issue and remember we always appreciate your feedback and questions for future topics. ED email: enquiries@hotpropertybali.com
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NEWS US APPROVAL…INCREASED TOURISM… SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT… AND YES, MORE OPENINGS By Anthony McWilliams
Relief as US ditch decade long Indonesia travel warning
Bali tourism has received a major shot in the arm and is set to emerge from years hunkering in the dark shadows of the terrorist attacks of 2002/2004. The US government has finally lifted its crippling; almost decade-long travel advisory warning opening up the possibility of a huge increase in visitor arrivals to Indonesia’s tourism capital; other countries are expected to follow the US lead over time. The US Department of State issued a travel warning following several bombings in the country’s capital, Jakarta in 2000. The subsequent twin Bali bombings of 2002 resulted in the death of more than 240 foreign tourists; mostly Australians, who died as a result of the atrocity. The attacks were blamed on the regional Jemaah Islamiyah terrorist network. Since the incident, Indonesian authorities have won worldwide praise for their efforts in bringing the culprits to justice.” The Indonesian government has disrupted, arrested and prosecuted numerous terrorist elements,” said US Ambassador Cameron Hume, adding there has been “significant” improvements in the country’s security situation.”
Expanded flight schedules major boost to Bali tourism
The government has announced plans to increase passenger volumes on the direct Singapore/ Bali air segment currently monopolized by three airlines. At a press conference in Jakarta, Indonesia’s Minister of Culture and Tourism Jero Wacik said: “from four trips each day we’ll go to seven. In this way we will add 350,000 seats each year”. Currently the only airlines authorized to operate the route are Singapore Airlines, Garuda Indonesia & Lion Air who respectively operate 21, seven and four flights weekly between the two cities. Singapore; a major international hub, serves a huge reservoir of passengers seeking flights to Bali, and periodic reports of passengers experiencing ‘full planes’ suggests an inability to meet growing demand and presents a major obstacle to a government, keen to meet their ambitious international visitor targets, set out in the ‘Visit Indonesia 2008’ initiative. If the announced expansion in seats is realized the number of seats available through Singapore Airlines and Garuda Indonesia alone will double from 350,000 to 700,000. Indonesian carrier Lion Air has plans to tap into the route soon and the ministry of tourism and culture has stated that several foreign airliners have requested permission to operate it too. Indonesia’s Civil Aviation Authority has traditionally guarded its air rights over the Singapore-Bali sector jealously; however recent moves may be the result of a Ministry survey on European passengers which found that 30 percent of those wishing to visit Bali were forced to switch destinations due to flight unavailability. Feathers fly at BIWA sustainable development seminar
Debate over the ecological sustainability of development on Bali reached a new hiatus at a packed seminar hosted by the Bali International Women’s Association at the Ayodya in Nusa
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Dua in May. Billed as the ‘Sustainable Interior Design and Decoration for a Better Environment Seminar’ the meeting threw up a host of wider issues about the sustainability of the current property boom on the island. Opening the event in his inimitable style was Tropical Homes’ Nils Wetterlind who, as a leading developer of Bali; faced a sometimes hostile audience to deliver a speech on the drastic changes needed to make the tourism industry more sustainable on Bali. The outspoken Swede proffered that all development north of Denpasar be banned and that any development south of this zone be limited to brown field sites only. Most controversially he proposed that mass tourism be taxed out of existence altogether; a view received with mixed and often barbed responses from the audience. Keynote speaker; Australian interior designer John Eussen, provided delegates with practical advice
on sourcing a variety of organic or sustainably produced textiles for interior décor, and suggested ways to reduce energy consumption through the application of innovative design concepts. The event produced a salient forum for ideas and proved that many designers and developers on Bali are taking issues of sustainability in their planning and design very seriously. Bringing Sexy Back
When you need a break from the house hunting and want to spoil your girl, check out balibum, an exciting new Bali based fashion house manufacturing and distributing a HOT new range of sexy bikinis, lingerie and beach wear online. With orders coming in from around the world, catch balibum at a beach near you. The website, to be launched this month features the full range of extremely sexy creations; we cannot wait... www.balibum.com
NEW PROPERTY OFFICES Xclusive Property Branches Out
Leading property agents and developers Xclusive Property have announced the opening of a new office on the Jl. Ngurah Rai Bypass, Pemogan. This office; their second, will complement Xclusive’s current billet on Jalan Sunset Road and will service the areas of Nusa Dua, Jimbaran and Bukit and will also serve as their primary administration office. Email: info@xpbali.com Exotiq Becomes Increasingly Ubiquitous
Exotiq have launched a new branch in Jimbaran; its fifth representative office on Bali, and thirteenth worldwide. Founded back in 2001, Exotiq Real Estate has established itself as one of the biggest independent real estate companies in South East Asia. Noted for their independence; Exotiq never represent properties on an exclusive
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or equity basis, thus providing clients maximum transparency. The new Jimbaran office has been established to tap into the ever growing demand for real estate and land in the popular Jimbaran and Bukit Peninsular areas of south Bali. Email: jimbaranbali@exotiqrealestate.com Ziva Villas launches in Seminyak
Ziva Villas have launched eight villas offering all the lavish accoutrements of a boutique managed resort such as, 24 hour security, concierge and room service; all delivered on a remarkably compact scale. Each of the funky one bedroom villas boasts its own 15m lap pool and is set within lush tropical gardens. The complex is located in Seminyak; making it convenient for beaches, shopping and nightlife. Each villa is designed with couples in mind offering maximum privacy, however the Balinese style allows residents the
choice and flexibility of indoor or outdoor living. Villas come fully equipped with the latest kitchen and electronic gadgetry such as flat screen TVs and are fully furnished in contemporary style; blending materials such as hardwoods and terrazzo with textures and finishes of the highest standard. Email: seminyakbali@exotiqrealestate.com
It’s easy to see why the Canggu club is fast becoming a popular part of Bali life.
The Canggu Club is Bali’s social, recreational and sports club covering 3.5 hectares with international standard sports facilities. You can choose to be active and do a few laps of the 25 meter pool, play tennis, squeeze in some squash or work up a healthy appetite in the gym. Or you can chill, indulge in a massage or a martini, and choose from our restaurant’s new menu. Call us on 62 (361) 844 63 85 or visit www.cangguclub.com.
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Market UPDATE We invited representatives from Bali’s Agents and Developers to talk candidly about the current market and a number of issues it is facing.
communication for a couple of months before clients actually visit Bali. Having a high profile on the street helps for awareness, but doesn’t necessarily convert many buyers, only say 10%. What are the main demographics and motivations of your current buyers? i.e lifestyle wanted and age. Neil: From Singapore people can come to Bali easily as can visitors from Perth. US$1 million gets you a lot more than in Singapore. Most who are living in Asia work in Finance, from Perth, we are seeing younger buyers, who are willing to spend US$250 – 300,000. Patrick: 35 – 55 years old. In terms of price range, what makes up the biggest percentage of your buyers/sales? Neil: Mostly under US$500,000 maybe it’s mainly due to the products we have on our books. Patrick: I would say the same. patrick
With the increased number of visitor arrivals to Bali, are you finding an increased level of buyers? If yes from what market? Neil: Most of our buyers are coming from Australia, especially Perth. The AUS$ is close to parity with the US$, the perception is that this will not last and they see now is a good time to buy. Also from Singapore, the enquiries are similar to the Australians with interest in the sub US$ 500,000 band. Any higher end enquiries are coming from Hong Kong and UK. Patrick: Yes absolutely, 60% of our enquiries are coming from Singapore as well, from Expats and Singaporean nationals. Proximity is certainly a factor; personally I believe that a lot of Expats
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arriving in Singapore see Bali as a viable option for property purchase. Neil: Bali is still good value compared to competitor locations such as Thailand. What do you feel is the most effective way of marketing to them and why? Neil: Magazines work well, as all printed media if they are in the right place. Expos don’t have as good a hit rate for us, not when compared to the cost of setting up the Expo. Clients still need to come to Bali to seal the deal. Andy Barski: A lot of buyers do their research on-line, before they arrive in Bali. Patrick: Generally, we have been in
Are you noticing any trends in terms of requirements (property/services/locations/ layouts, environmental concerns/ specifications) from your buyers? Neil: Yes the trend has changed, they are looking for larger properties and many buyers, for us, who originally bought into an estate in Seminyak are now looking away from managed estates to stand alone gated properties and looking further a field. They want views, ocean, rice fields etc. Patrick: Definitely, people want views, but I would disagree with Neil, in that many of our buyers require the full management and security associated with a managed estate. We are coming up to one of the busiest seasons in the Bali tourism calendar, what are your expectations over this period and how do you see the market now, based on this time last year?