5 Tips For Renting or Buying a Villa in South Bali

Sunsets, heavenly beaches, rice paddies, incredible temples and luxury villas by the sea? Settling in Bali can be exciting but it is not uncommon to forget some very important details. After defining your budget for a property in the south of the island, you will need to ask yourself the essential questions in your search. 

1. Where do you want to live in South Bali? 
This is the first question you should ask yourself when looking for a property. You need to choose the best location according to your needs and preferences. For example, your home should be close to your children's school. Visiting a few properties is often a very good way to discover the area and what it has to offer. Especially in terms of shops, restaurants, schools, hospitals, its proximity to the beach or the airport. It is also very important to check if there are any construction projects going on around the villa. If your villa is located near a temple, take into account that the area could be blocked on ceremonial days. 

2. What is the ideal size of your accommodation? 
To answer these questions, ask yourself the following questions: 

• - How many rooms do I need? This criteria often varies between 2 and 6 rooms. 
• - Are you planning to invite friends or family? If so, it is necessary to think about an extra room. 

There is nothing better than a visit to visualize the real space of your future property. Go directly to the property to see if you need bigger or smaller rooms. Also think about a parking lot for all your vehicles. 

3. The style of the villa 
It is also important to have an idea of what you want in terms of architecture: modern, typically Balinese, joglo, etc. To define the style you want for your next villa, read our article "The Different Styles of Villas in Bali". Would you prefer to buy a furnished house or hire an architect to create the house of your dreams? See also our article "Having An Architect". 

4. Water and electricity supply 
Checking whether there is a connection between your villa and the local Water Supply Company (PDAM) and whether a borehole has been drilled in your neighbourhood is also essential. If this is not the case, you will have to install a borehole for water supply. 
Read more about water supply in Bali. 

Also check that there is an electricity grid in the area and that it is connected to the National Electricity Company (read more about Prepaid Electricity). The price of such a connection depends on the distance and the power capacity needed. If a power grid is not available, you will have to use a generator and/or renewable energy sources, such as solar panels. 

5. Talking to real estate experts 
In Bali, you can find many real estate agencies. But when it comes to renting or buying a villa, it is important to choose real estate specialists in order to be well advised. Bali Home Immo is a real estate agency located in Canggu - Berawa and specializes in long term rentals and sales. Our vocation is the satisfaction of the needs of the clients and owners. We want to offer a unique customer experience by finding you the property of your dreams. We also believe that every client needs a trustworthy agency that will safeguard their interests. 
Our agents will advise you to help finding the property of your dreams in Bali and will propose solutions adapted to your most specific needs. Based on strong values of trust and reliability, and this also thanks to an included lawyer service, our agency will help you at every stage of your search: from the premises of your search to the handing over of your keys.