Renting

Posted by Mic on Wednesday, 15. June 2011 at 10:03 Bali Time:

In Reply to: renting villa/apartment/room for a yr posted by Cath hearts Bali on Wednesday, 15. June 2011 at 09:51 Bali Time:

Better & cheaper to do it in Bali through local agents & friends
That way you can check it out (check for signs of leaking, plumbing problems, security) negotiate in person etc
Western agents on the net are usually more expensive

Payment would be for a year upfront & make sure you check the lease re who is responsible for/pays for maintenance (aircons, hot water systems etc) what is included or not (electricity)
Find out what wattage the place has (electricity tripping out)& whether you are able to have others stay there when you are not there

Also have a look at Bali Advertiser & expat websites like balipod & livinginindonesia

Follow Ups:

legally you cannot lease longer than charliebalibear Wednesday, 15. June 2011 at 16:53 Bali Time (26)
- Charliebaibear if you know so much seminyak Wednesday, 15. June 2011 at 17:22 Bali Time (0)
- So how does that work if.. Mic Wednesday, 15. June 2011 at 17:16 Bali Time (24)
  - I dont know everything but I do know charliebalibear Wednesday, 15. June 2011 at 17:36 Bali Time (23)
    - some proof Randsurfer Thursday, 16. June 2011 at 10:52 Bali Time (3)
      - oh, and I think I have confused one charliebalibear Thursday, 16. June 2011 at 18:22 Bali Time (0)
      - As I have already said, I dont know charliebalibear Thursday, 16. June 2011 at 18:04 Bali Time (1)
        
        Thanks Bear Randsurfer Monday, 20. June 2011 at 08:00 Bali Time (0)
    - hmm dana Thursday, 16. June 2011 at 09:35 Bali Time (6)
      - They would have to have a licence TnT Thursday, 16. June 2011 at 15:01 Bali Time (5)
        
        Now that's a good point Charliebalibear Thursday, 16. June 2011 at 20:21 Bali Time (0)
        thanks tnt dana Thursday, 16. June 2011 at 17:30 Bali Time (3)
        
        Need Mic Friday, 17. June 2011 at 05:47 Bali Time (2)
        
        pondok wisata cherill Friday, 17. June 2011 at 20:03 Bali Time (1)
        
        Not sure Mic Saturday, 18. June 2011 at 09:41 Bali Time (0)
    - Thanks for that Mic Wednesday, 15. June 2011 at 17:44 Bali Time (11)
      - now that I think about it charliebalibear Wednesday, 15. June 2011 at 17:51 Bali Time (10)
        
        From what I've read.... Mic Thursday, 16. June 2011 at 07:34 Bali Time (4)
        
        good info. E.o.m. charliebalibear Friday, 17. June 2011 at 16:13 Bali Time (3)
        
        Further info re apartments & ... Mic Monday, 20. June 2011 at 12:38 Bali Time (2)
        
        Interesting hirsuit Monday, 20. June 2011 at 14:54 Bali Time (1)
        
        No idea as I don't own an apartment Mic Monday, 20. June 2011 at 15:38 Bali Time (0)
        
        Arn't most leases for 25 years Rangatira Wednesday, 15. June 2011 at 23:53 Bali Time (0)
        must be a few nervous expats scooter Wednesday, 15. June 2011 at 19:13 Bali Time (3)
        
        why? If you are doing something Charliebalibear Thursday, 16. June 2011 at 18:50 Bali Time (2)
        
        nervous Randsurfer Monday, 20. June 2011 at 08:44 Bali Time (1)
        
        Look forward to your post Mic Monday, 20. June 2011 at 12:25 Bali Time (0)