From Perth to Canggu: How a $220K villa Generates $32K/Year

In early 2023, Mark, a 38-year-old IT manager from Perth, took the plunge. He'd read about

Bali villa

for years but always hesitated. After a two-week research trip with Pertama Property, he committed tovillaree-bedroom villa in Berawa, Canggu for

AUD $

220,000 on a 28-year

"I nearly bought in Seminyak for $340K. That would have given me 6% returns and I would have been underwater on maintenance. Going with Canggu was the single best financial decision I've ever made." — Mark, Perth, WA

2019-2022: The Research Phase

Mark spent three years following

property blogs, watching YouTube investor interviews, and consulting Australian expat forums before making his first trip. He lear

ned

Bali property investment for Australian buyers

requires understanding both Indonesian property law and Australian tax obligations. He engaged a tax advisor who specialised in foreign investment to model the

ATO

implications before even viewing a property. Key research finding: 62% of

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who lost money on Bali property made their purchase within 6 weeks of their first visit — Mark deliberately slowed his timeline to 18 months from first viewing to contract.

2023: The Purchase

"The legal due diligence alone saved me from a property that had disputed ownership. Pertama Property's legal partners found an old family claim on the land title that would have taken two years to resolve. Dodged a massive bullet."

2024: Year One Results

The villa launched on Airbnb and Booking.com in January 2024. First year results: gross revenue AUD $43,000, operating costs AUD $11,000, net income AUD $32,000. Occupancy rate of 68% with average nightly rate of AUD $185. Management fees totalled AUD $6,450 (15% of gross). Against his total investment of AUD $224,200 (purchase plus legal), Mark's first-year net return was 14.3%. The ATO assessed his Australian tax on the net USD $32,000 after allowing the lease amortisation deduction, giving an effective tax rate of just 12% on the income.

2025-2026: Growth and Lessons

Year two saw occupvillarise to 74% as repeat guests returned and the villa built its online reputation. Mark invested AUD $8,000 in furnishing upgrades, which increased average nightly rates t o AU

D $210. Net income for 2025: AUD $36,000. As a Bali investor, Mark's experience demonstrates that

consistent rental income from a well-located villa

outperforms savings accounts, Australian property, and most ASX-listed stocks. The key was patience — he resisted the impulse to buy during his first visit and waited for the right property in the right location.

What I'd Do Differently

Negotiate harder on the lease price:

Comparable villas in the same compound sold for AUD $195,000 six months later. Mark admits he could have saved AUD $25,000.

Budget more for furniture:

The developer's included furniture was low quality and needed replacement after 18 months. A higher initial furniture budget would have cost less overall.

Set up a local bank account earlier:

Australian bank fees and unfavourable exchange rates cost Mark an estimated AUD $1,200 in year one before he opened an Indonesian account.

Visit during wet season:

Mark's due diligence trip was in peak dry season. The property's flooding issues during January rains caught him off guard, costing AUD $2,000 in landscaping repairs.

For Australian investors considering a similar path, the lesson is clear: thorough research, patient timing, and professio nal

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