Guides for buying & selling in Bali
Practical, local advice for getting the best deals on BaliMarket — from buying a scooter to renting a villa and selling safely.
How to buy a scooter or motorbike in Bali
A practical guide to buying a used scooter or motorbike in Bali: fair prices, paperwork (STNK/BPKB), what to check, and how to avoid scams.
Renting a villa in Bali: the complete guide
Everything you need to rent a villa in Bali: monthly vs yearly prices, best areas (Canggu, Ubud, Uluwatu), contracts and what to check before you sign.
How to sell safely on BaliMarket and avoid scams
Tips to sell faster and safer on BaliMarket: write a great ad, price it right, meet buyers safely, and spot common scams in Bali and Indonesia.
NMAX vs PCX vs Vario: which scooter to buy in Bali
The three most searched scooters in Bali compared: Yamaha NMAX, Honda PCX and Honda Vario — used prices, running costs, comfort, resale value and what to check before buying.
Buying a used car in Bali: prices, paperwork and checks
How to buy a second-hand car in Bali without regrets: realistic prices, the STNK/BPKB paperwork, transfer of ownership, insurance and the mechanical checks that matter in a tropical climate.
Monthly vs yearly villa rental in Bali: prices, deposits and contracts
Renting a villa or house in Bali: the real difference between monthly and yearly rent, what is included, deposits, notice periods, and how to read a listing before you visit.
Buying used camera gear in Bali: Sony, Canon, Fujifilm and what to check
A guide to second-hand cameras and lenses in Bali: which bodies hold value, how to read shutter counts, fungus and humidity damage, fair prices and where photographers sell.
Buying a used phone in Indonesia: IMEI registration, prices and checks
Everything to know before buying a second-hand iPhone or Android in Bali: the IMEI registration rule, how to check it, battery health, iCloud and Google locks, and fair used prices.
Buying land or a villa in Bali as a foreigner: leasehold, freehold and the traps
The basics every foreign buyer must know before buying property in Bali: why freehold (Hak Milik) is reserved for Indonesians, how leasehold works, Hak Pakai and PT PMA options, nominee risks, and the due diligence to do with a notary.
Where to live in Bali: Canggu, Seminyak, Ubud, Uluwatu or Sanur?
An honest comparison of Bali’s main expat areas — Canggu, Pererenan, Seminyak, Ubud, Uluwatu and the Bukit, Sanur — for rent levels, traffic, beaches, coworking, families and nightlife.