South Lombok real estate guide: From purchase to profit
Thinking about buying properties in South Lombok? Great choice. The coastline around Kuta, Areguling, and Selong Belanak is full of potential. Below is a clear path from first viewing to first booking, written for first-time buyers with no legal background. We keep it simple, and we handle the heavy lifting with our local partners.
Table of content
- 1. Set your goal and pick the right structure
- 2. Build your Lombok team early
- 3. Shortlist and do clean due diligence
- 4. Make the offer and agree terms
- 5. Sign and pay safely
- 6. Transfer and receive your certificate
- 7. Know your taxes and costs up front
- 8. If you need a PT PMA, set it up simply
- 9. From build to operations: permits, construction support, and property management
- 10. From purchase to profit, made simple
As a Lombok real estate agency specializing in South Lombok real estate, we offer end-to-end real estate advisory including property search, visits, negotiations, and legal support to buy property in South Lombok with confidence.
We keep it simple, and we handle the heavy lifting with our local partners.
1. Set your goal and pick the right structure
Whether you’re a first-time buyer or looking to expand your portfolio, understanding how to buy land in South Lombok as a foreigner is key. Start by deciding what you want from the property. Do you plan to operate rentals long term, or keep flexibility and test the waters
Leasehold works well for flexibility. Durations are usually 25 to 30 years with options to extend, and the quality of your contract matters. HGB via PT PMA suits build-and-operate plans, with tenure staged up to a total of 80 years when extensions and renewals are granted. We advise you on the trade-offs based on your goals.
2. Build your Lombok team early
Local execution is everything. We coordinate the process on the ground so you can move confidently from your home country.
Maju Properties helps you choose the right structure and timeline. We have a reliable team with local knowledge, and our PPAT notary will drafts the deeds and handles registration at BPN so your ownership update is official.
3. Shortlist and do clean due diligence
Pick a few plots you love. Then we will verify everything before you commit.
Together with the notary, we re-check the certificate at BPN, confirm zoning and building restrictions, and align on taxes and fees. This is also when we help with land measurement and negotiation so your offer fits the market.
4. Make the offer and agree terms
Set a fair price with like-for-like comparisons in South Lombok: location, access, slope, utilities, plus what our due diligence confirms about zoning and boundaries. Once you are ready, the notary drafts a PPJB that sets the price, timeline, responsibilities, and penalties. It keeps everyone aligned and protects both sides.
5. Sign and pay safely
You sign the PPJB and pay a 5–10% deposit. Later, you will need to sign the PJB (former AJB) in front of the notary and complete payment as agreed. Simple steps, clear paperwork.
6. Transfer and receive your certificate
The notary submits all documents to BPN. Your land title is officially updated in your name or in your PT PMA’s name. Expect the updated certificate within about 1 to 3 months.
7. Know your taxes and costs up front
As part of our real estate advisory in South Lombok, we help you map all financial aspects, so you’re fully prepared for every phase of the transaction.
Also model the all-in cost by adding the typical items to your budget at the start so there’s no surprises.
- Buyer tax BPHTB 5% of the transaction value
- Seller tax PPh 2.5% of the selling price
- Notary or PPAT fee around 1%
- Due diligence and survey depending on the size of the land
- PERTEK (technical recommendation) about IDR 5 to 7 million
Run the numbers with our cost & tax calculator. It converts your price into a full cost picture and flags the line items most buyers forget.
8. If you need a PT PMA, set it up simply
Your company can hold HGB and operate legally. We can introduce you to our reliable notary partner to set up the PT PMA. Steps include deciding company name, deed of establishment, legal entity approval, NIB, NPWP, then bank account. Average completion is around 3 weeks, with typical cost estimates of IDR 35 million. You can start the property search in parallel, and in many cases sign the PPJB in your personal name, then the final AJB under your PT PMA once it is ready.
9. From build to operations: permits, construction support, and property management
Now you are moving from ownership to income. We connect you with local experts, support the permit path, and assist during construction so your project stays on track. When your villa is ready, our South Lombok Property Management team can take care of the villa maintenance, bookings, guest communications, marketing, and reporting, so you can launch with confidence.
10. From purchase to profit, made simple
Buyers who win in South Lombok keep things local and simple: the right structure, clean paperwork, and a practical launch plan. That is where we can help the most in a hands-on way.
Work with Maju Properties and generate your income without the hassle.
- We are your trusted Lombok real estate agency, providing hands-on support through each step
- Due Diligence and Advisory: Verified plots, zoning checks, clean contracts
- PT PMA setup: Introductions and coordination with our trusted notary partner
- Construction support: Introductions to our trusted partners and local experts to handle permits so builds stay on track
- Property Management: Guest communications, maintenance, bookings, marketing, and reporting when you go live
Ready to move from purchase to profit?
Contact our local team to find your perfect match of property
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