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Insights from Lombok

Market analysis, investment guides, and on-the-ground reporting from one of Southeast Asia’s emerging real-estate frontiers.

Lombok

Lombok's 2026 Connectivity Reset: What the Fast Boat, the Bypass and New Flights Mean for Your Villa's Occupancy

Three access vectors unlock at once in Lombok in 2026: the Sanur-Mandalika fast boat pier, the 17.3 km airport bypass, and denser Bali-Lombok flight frequency. What that says about demand, and what it does not guarantee for a villa's occupancy.

June 22, 20268 min read

Lombok

Why a Community Gathering in Lombok Is a Due-Diligence Signal for Investors

On 17 June 2026, hundreds of residents, the Regent of North Lombok and the regional press gathered at Lendang Luar. For an international investor the event is not PR, it is evidence of local roots, social licence and institutional backing. Here is how to read it.

June 17, 20264 min read

The full team at a Lombok development, the corporate structure behind an operating investment

PT PMA

PT PMA in 2026: the Capital Headline That Misleads Villa Investors

A PT PMA's minimum paid-up capital fell 75% in October 2025, from IDR 10 billion to IDR 2.5 billion. Why that figure is not the one a Lombok villa investor should plan around, and which requirement did not move.

June 15, 20268 min read

tourism

Indonesia Hits a Tourism Record in 2026: What the Demand Data Tells a Villa Investor (and What It Doesn't)

Indonesia recorded 4.68 million international arrivals from January to April 2026, the strongest start to a year since 2020. An analysis of what the demand data means for a Lombok villa's occupancy assumptions, and why national arrivals are not your property's occupancy.

June 8, 20268 min read

Reviewing construction plans on site, technical and licensing diligence at a Lombok development

compliance

KBLI 2025 and the June 2026 OSS Deadline: What Every PT PMA Must Do

On 18 June 2026 the deadline to migrate to KBLI 2025 in the OSS system expires. What it means for the foreign investor with a PT PMA in Indonesia, and how to avoid a blocked NIB.

June 1, 20269 min read

Render of the first phase of the Lendang Luar development in Lombok, with tropical Japandi architecture and proximity to the Mandalika circuit

Infrastructure

MotoGP Mandalika 2026: How the October Calendar Affects the Financial Model of a Lombok Villa

Indonesia's Grand Prix returns to the Mandalika circuit on 9-11 October 2026 after a 2025 edition with 142,000 spectators, Rp 4.8 trillion in economic impact, and 100% hotel occupancy across the SEZ. Analysis of what the anchor event means for ADR, occupancy, and the capex calendar of a Lombok villa investor.

May 25, 202611 min read

Aerial view of a villa in Lendang Luar with pool, vegetation, and tropical Japandi architecture

Macro

Indonesian Rupiah at Record Low: What It Means for the Foreign Villa Investor in Lombok

The rupiah hits 17,668 per dollar in May 2026, MSCI removes six Indonesian stocks from its global index, and FDI keeps flowing into real estate. Analysis of how the currency asymmetry affects entry, income, and hedging for a European investor in Lombok villas.

May 18, 202611 min read

Satellite view of Lendang Luar location in Lombok showing proximity to international airport

Infrastructure

Lombok-Australia Direct: Why the New Air Route Matters for Your Investment

TransNusa opens the first direct Darwin-Lombok flight in February 2026. Perth, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore follow. Analysis of what expanded air connectivity means for yields, occupancy, and the investor market.

May 11, 202610 min read

Lombok

Bali's Supply Correction: What the Post-Deadline Reset Means for Lombok Yields

On 31 March 2026 the OTA compliance deadline expired in Bali. With 39,000 listings exposed, a 21.6% drop in bookings and Mandalika MotoGP confirmed for October, the Lombok yield model deserves two new sensitivities.

May 4, 202610 min read

Golden Visa

Indonesia Golden Visa 2026: What It Changes for the Lombok Villa Investor

Indonesia has issued more than 1,000 Golden Visas and lowered the Nusantara threshold in January 2026. How it fits with buying a villa in Lombok, what it actually covers, and what risks remain open.

April 27, 20269 min read

Isometric plan of the Lendang Luar development, architecture and planning in Lombok

compliance

Villa Compliance in Indonesia 2026: the End of the Amateur Era

Bali's March 2026 deadline resets the rules of villa investing in Indonesia. What PT PMA, NIB and KBLI mean for the international investor.

April 23, 202610 min read

Japandi-style luxury villa with private pool in West Lombok

European Investors

Lombok Villa Investment: The European Investor's Guide for 2026

Lombok villa investment for European buyers. Full portfolio from EUR 90K, estimated 7-14% net yield. Legal structures, tax considerations, and European market comparison.

April 13, 20267 min read

Mediterranean-style villa with private pool in Lombok

Villa Prices

Lombok Villas Under EUR 200,000: What Your Budget Actually Buys

Four turnkey villas in Lombok from EUR 90,000 to EUR 146,000. Price breakdowns, estimated yields, and a direct comparison with European real estate at the same price point.

April 13, 20266 min read

Aerial view of Lendang Luar development in West Lombok

Infrastructure

Lombok 2026: The Infrastructure Boom Behind the Investment Case

USD 3 billion in government infrastructure, MotoGP, airport expansion, and 25% tourism growth. Why Lombok's investment window is driven by concrete catalysts, not speculation.

April 13, 20268 min read

Beach club at Lendang Luar luxury villa development, West Lombok

Market Analysis

West Lombok: The Emerging Frontier of Real Estate Investment

Why West Lombok is outpacing South Lombok and Bali as an investment destination. Infrastructure, Sire Beach, Lendang Luar 2030, and land prices compared.

April 1, 20264 min read

Aerial view of a Japandi-style villa with private pool surrounded by tropical gardens in Lendang Luar, West Lombok

Investment Guide

Lombok Villa Investment 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide for International Buyers

From property selection to legal structure and rental management, a complete guide to buying a villa in Lombok as a foreign investor in 2026.

March 28, 20264 min read

Coworking space at Lendang Luar villa development in West Lombok

Digital Nomads

Why Digital Nomads Are Buying Villas in Lombok (And Earning While They Travel)

Lombok is becoming the smart choice for digital nomads who want to own, not rent, their base. How villa ownership covers costs through rental income.

March 22, 20264 min read

Aerial view of Lendang Luar luxury villa development in West Lombok

investment

Lombok vs Bali: Where Should You Invest in 2026?

A data-driven comparison of Lombok and Bali real estate markets. Land prices, rental yields, infrastructure growth, and investment outlook for 2026.

March 15, 20263 min read

Construction team at Lombok villa development site

legal

Indonesian Property Law for Foreign Investors: What You Need to Know

A practical guide to property ownership structures in Indonesia for foreign investors. PMA companies, Hak Pakai, nominee structures, and tax obligations explained.

March 10, 20263 min read

Beach club at luxury villa resort in Lombok, rental income property

investment

Lombok Rental Yield Analysis: What Returns Can You Expect in 2026?

Detailed breakdown of rental yields for luxury villas in Lombok. ADR, occupancy rates, operating costs, and net returns based on real operational data.

March 5, 20263 min read