Week in review: Jul 13 to Jul 19, 2026

Key stories

• Bali legislators probe four cliff projects in Pecatu
  A cliffside property without permits can be halted at any time, and rental income stops with it. Before buying a unit in a cliff-edge complex, ask for copies of the project's PBG, KKPR and environmental documents, not just its OSS licence. A business registration number in OSS does not on its own prove the construction is legal.
• Gianyar sets Rp 189.8 billion for road repairs in 2026
  Access road quality affects guest transfers and the cost of building logistics. If your property is in Keliki, Payangan or Tegallalang, ask Gianyar public works whether your road is in the 2026 program. While works are under way, plan for detours and possible guest complaints about noise and dust.
• Indonesia investment tops Rp 1,010 trillion in H1 2026
  Foreign capital keeps flowing in even in a year of a weak rupiah, but this is a national figure, not a measure of the villa market. For decisions about Bali, look at provincial data and numbers for your own area. If you invest through a PT PMA (a foreign-owned company), remember that the state tracks such companies through the OSS system, so file your quarterly LKPM investment reports on time.
• Indonesia adds visa-free entry for six countries incl. Kazakhstan
  If your guests come from Kazakhstan or Belarus, removing visa costs makes short trips cheaper. That is a reason to market your villa in those countries. It is too early to forecast demand, so watch actual occupancy over the next seasons.
• Denpasar breaks ground on PSEL waste-to-energy plant
  Until the plant runs, waste collection for villas in Badung and Denpasar remains a bottleneck and hauler fees can move. Check that the property has a contract with a licensed waste hauler and ask where the waste actually goes. Budget for sorting and composting organic waste on site. Gianyar regency, including Ubud, is outside this plant's catchment, so the nearest local TPS3R matters more there.