Why Quieter Areas Like Sanur Are Drawing Long-Stay Residents
Congestion, villa over-supply and new licensing rules are reshaping Bali. Why established areas like Sanur appeal to people who plan to live here, not just visit.
Water and waste in Bali: what villa buyers should ask in 2026
Bali’s 2026 water pressure, Suwung landfill changes, mandatory waste sorting and plastic rules, and what to ask about a villa’s water and wastewater.
Getting To and Around Bali: Airport, Roads and Rail in 2026
Ngurah Rai passenger numbers, new Australian routes, the North Bali airport, toll roads and the new tram plan in 2026, and what they mean for Sanur and East Bali.
Healthcare in Sanur: KEK Sanur and Bali International Hospital
What Sanur’s health special economic zone and Bali International Hospital offer in 2026, which hospitals are nearby, and why it matters for retirees.
Staying longer in Bali: visa options for retirees in 2026
Retirement, Silver Hair, Second Home, Golden Visa and remote-worker visas for Bali in 2026, explained in plain language, plus the proposed VOA fee rise.
How foreigners can hold property in Indonesia in 2026
Leasehold, Hak Pakai and a PT PMA with HGB: a plain guide to how foreigners hold property in Indonesia in 2026, what changed and why nominee deals are risky.
Bali’s limits on new villas, and what they mean for Sanur
After the 2025 floods, Bali protected farmland in law and stepped up spatial-plan enforcement. What the limits cover and what they mean for areas like Sanur.
Bali’s villa licence crackdown: what changed and what to ask
Bali has moved from warnings to action on unlicensed villas and foreign-run businesses. What happened in 2025–2026, which permits matter and what to ask.
Bali’s Tourist Levy and Visitor Rules: What Changed in 2026
How Bali’s Rp150,000 tourist levy works in 2026, who is exempt, how it is enforced, the visitor do’s and don’ts, and what residents’ visiting family should know.
Bali Tourism in 2026 So Far: Arrivals, Australians and Stays
Bali’s 2026 arrivals to August, Australia’s share, shorter hotel stays and what the numbers mean for people who live in or own a home on the island.