When you buy off-plan, you're getting in before it's built, often at a different price point than a completed villa. As it's constructed and the area around it might improve, the property's overall situation can change.

Buying early means you're involved from the ground up. Bali is a place many people like to visit and live, so there's generally interest in rental properties.

It’s a good idea to look into builders who have experience and have completed other projects. Having someone who understands local rules look over the paperwork can also be very helpful.

Often, you pay in stages while it's being built – for example, a payment when they start, another when a certain part is done, and so on. This can spread out the payments.

Yes, people from other countries can. There are common ways to do this, like a long-term lease (called Hak Sewa) or by setting up a type of local company (a PT PMA) which gives certain rights over the property.

Places like Canggu, Pererenan, Seseh, and parts of Uluwatu are getting a lot of attention. These areas are developing and many people are interested in them.

It usually takes somewhere between 8 to 18 months for a villa to be built. The developers will give you a timeline so you have an idea of when it will be ready.

Often, yes. If you get involved early in the process, builders might let you pick things like colors, tiles, or discuss some layout ideas to suit what you're looking for.

No, you don't need a specific visa just for the purchase itself. Many people handle the buying process from their home country or during visits. Visas are more about if you plan to live in Bali for extended periods.

Bali continues to be a popular destination, and there's ongoing development like new roads. The general environment is quite active for property and rentals.