Property Buying Guide for Indonesian Citizens & Foreigners in Indonesia, Australia, Malaysia, Thailand, UK, and UAE

🇮🇩 Buying Guide in Indonesia

Available Property Types: Land, houses, villas & resorts, apartments/condominiums, shop houses & retail units, warehouses & factories, hotels & commercial buildings, pre-sale & primary projects.

Regulations for Indonesian Citizens (WNI): May own land/buildings under SHM; may purchase apartments under Strata Title; SHM is perpetual and inheritable.

Regulations for Foreigners (WNA): Cannot directly own SHM; can purchase via PT PMA under HGB or houses/apartments via SHP Certificate; leasehold common 25–30 years, extendable; apartments under Strata Title may be owned on SHP land.

Notes: Minimum price thresholds apply; foreign-owned property can be inherited by Indonesian children, who may upgrade ownership to SHM/HGB.

🇲🇾 Buying Guide in Malaysia

Available Property Types: Apartments (pre-sale/off-plan & ready unit), condominiums, serviced residences.

Regulations for Foreign Buyers: Eligible to purchase freehold or leasehold above minimum price threshold (varies by state, e.g., RM 1 million in KL); not permitted on Bumiputera reserve or agricultural land.

Ownership System: Freehold is perpetual & inheritable; Leasehold typically 99 years, renewable by state authority.

🇹🇭 Buying Guide in Thailand

Available Property Types: Apartments & condos (ready unit & pre-sale), houses & villas, commercial offices, retail, warehouses, factories.

Regulations for Foreign Buyers: Cannot directly own land; eligible for condominium freehold up to 49% of building units; houses/villas via long-term lease (30 yrs, renewable) or Thai company structure.

Ownership System: Freehold for condos within 49% quota; leasehold for houses/villas/land, standard 30 yrs, renewable 30+30 yrs.

Pre-Sale Allowed: Condos/apartments often pre-sale; houses/villas if developer allows leasehold structure.

Notes: Foreign ownership restrictions enforced by Thai Land Dept; all transfers must comply with Thai property law; registration recommended for leasehold & freehold protection; tax ID and proof of funds may be required.

🇦🇺 Buying Guide in Australia

Available Property Types: New apartments (pre-sale/off-plan), new houses in projects (house & land package).

Regulations for Foreign Buyers: May only purchase new properties/off-plan; FIRB/ATO approval required; cannot purchase established dwellings except for redevelopment.

Regulations for Permanent Residents & Citizens: Free to purchase any property type.

Ownership System: Freehold for houses & land; Strata Title for apartments.

Notes: Additional duties/taxes apply for foreign buyers, varying by state.

🇦🇪 Buying Guide in UAE (Dubai & Abu Dhabi)

Available Property Types: Apartments (pre-sale & ready unit), villas (in designated freehold zones).

Regulations for Foreign Buyers: Eligible for freehold in approved zones; leasehold (commonly 99 yrs) outside freehold zones; major international developers actively market pre-sale projects.

Notes: Purchasing property may qualify for residency visa, depending on minimum investment (commonly ≥ AED 750,000).

🇬🇧 Buying Guide in United Kingdom (UK)

Available Property Types: Apartments (ready unit & pre-sale), houses (mostly secondary market, new-build apartments popular).

Regulations for Foreign Buyers: No restrictions; eligible for freehold (houses/land) or leasehold (apartments, usually 99–125 yrs, up to 999 yrs).

Notes: Additional stamp duty for non-residents; property ownership does not provide residency rights.

Properties

UNO Apartments Melbourne – Modern Living in the Heart of the City – PP.AU – 0030 Uno Melbourne

  • Bed: 1
  • Bath: 1
  • 549 sq ft m²
  • 549 sq ft m²
  • Apartment / Condominium
  • Start from Rp7.7M

Alex Collective – Exclusive Living in the Heart of Alexandria – PP.AU – 0033 Alex Collective

  • Bed: 1
  • Bath: 1
  • 484 Sq Ft
  • 484 Sq Ft
  • Apartment / Condominium
  • Start from A$830K

Melbourne 380 Lonsdale Street – PP.AU – 0034 – 380 Melbourne

  • Bed: 1
  • Bath: 1
  • 300 – 430 sq ft
  • 300 – 430 sq ft
  • Apartment / Condominium
  • Start from A$613K

WEST SIDE PLACE – PP.AU – 0035 West Side Place

  • Bed: 1
  • Bath: 1
  • 300 – 430 Sq Ft
  • 300 – 430 Sq Ft
  • Apartment / Condominium
  • Start from A$550K

HQ78 – PP.AU – 0036 HQ78

  • Bed: 1
  • Bath: 1
  • 300 – 430 sq ft
  • 300 – 430 sq ft
  • Apartment / Condominium
  • Start from Rp5M