Week in review: Sep 7 to Sep 13, 2026

Key stories

• Illegal villa in Buleleng forest zone demolished on Bali
  A building on forest land can be demolished outright, and the money spent on it is lost. Before any deal, check whether the plot falls inside a kawasan hutan (forest zone) or a social forestry area. We match the land certificate against the zoning map and the PBG building approval before a contract is signed.
• Gianyar passes revised 2026 budget leaning on local revenue
  Almost three quarters of Gianyar's budget comes from local collections, and tourism is a large part of that. For villa owners this points to closer checks on tax registration and payment, including PBJT, the local tax on accommodation and food services. Make sure your property is registered as a taxpayer and filings are kept up to date.
• Ubud switches its main streets to one-way traffic
  If you own a villa in central Ubud, guest transfer times and access routes are likely to change. Check how taxis now reach your property and update the arrival instructions in your listing. When looking at a plot, check which street the entrance faces and which direction traffic is allowed to flow on it.
• Bali falls short of national rice field protection target
  To close the gap, Bali will need to add more plots to LP2B. Land that looks buildable today could end up protected. Before buying a leasehold near rice fields, check the plot's status in the current RDTR and on the LP2B map, not only on the certificate.