Foreign Interest in Bali Rises Sharply, Labuan Bajo and Sumba Ready to be Flooded with Investors

BALI – Foreign investment in Bali’s property sector has shown a sharp increase in recent years. The latest data shows an 85% increase in foreign investor interest, with a total investment value of US$764 million.

Murino Group CEO Efrat Tio explained that most of the investment in Bali has flowed into the construction of premium villas, making foreign developers the majority players in the exclusive residential market on the Island of the Gods. This situation has created an imbalance in access for domestic investors.

“Many Indonesian citizens are interested in investing in Bali, but find it difficult to find property options from local developers that are considered trustworthy,” said Efrat, as reported by mediaindonesia.com on Tuesday (6/17/2025).

“As an investor myself, I have occasionally considered premium properties developed by foreign developers, but few offer Freehold or SHM ownership, and there are doubts about whether these foreign developers are sufficiently committed in the long term to ensure the sustainability of my property investment,” said Efrat.

“We adopt a design approach and a commitment to quality and legal ownership; INBISNIS aims to address needs that have not been adequately accommodated until now,” explained Rudi.

Another factor underlying INBISNIS Group’s presence in the property market is the increasingly crowded conditions in Bali and the limited availability of land, which automatically pushes prices to higher levels.

INBISNIS has partnered with a number of investors to offer areas such as Labuan Bajo and Sumba in East Nusa Tenggara Province, which are starting to attract interest from both investors and those who want to live in these locations.

“These areas offer a beautiful environment with ideal beaches for novice investors who want to profit from capital gains and rental yields, in line with the growth of tourism,” said Rudi on Monday (15/9).

INBISNIS relies on a strong local network and operational efficiency in developing its projects. The architects, contractors, and consultants involved are all from within the country, as proof that the work of the nation’s children can compete aesthetically and technically with international-standard projects.