Investing in Commercial Shophouses: Unlocking Indonesia’s Dynamic Property Market Beyond Traditional Residential Choices
For many prospective investors in Indonesia, the concept of property investment has traditionally been confined to the acquisition of residential assets such as houses or apartments. However, a vibrant and…
Ministry of Tourism Partners with BTN to Provide Subsidized Housing for Civil Servants
The Ministry of Tourism (Kemenpar) has initiated a strategic partnership with Bank Tabungan Negara (BTN) to facilitate homeownership for its civil servants (PNS), prospective civil servants (CPNS), and non-PNS employees…
Indonesia Property Watch Raises Alarm Over New Super-Luxury Property Tax Policy
The Indonesian government’s new policy imposing a 5 percent Income Tax (PPh) on properties categorized as "super-luxury," effective June 1, 2015, is facing strong criticism from key stakeholders in the…
PT Taspen to Commence Taperum Civil Servant Housing Savings Refunds on June 1, Excluding Defense and Security Sector Personnel
PT Taspen (Persero), the state-owned enterprise entrusted with managing social insurance programs for civil servants and state officials in Indonesia, has announced that it will begin processing the refunds of…
Bank Muamalat Intensifies Focus on Property Sector, Unveiling Strategic Sharia-Compliant Home Financing in North Sulawesi
Bank Muamalat, Indonesia’s pioneering Islamic bank, has significantly ramped up its engagement in the property sector, embarking on a strategic initiative to provide Sharia-compliant home ownership financing (KPR Syariah) with…
Government Mobilizes Comprehensive Resources to Accelerate National One Million Houses Program with Key Financial Partnerships
The Indonesian government is committing all available resources to ensure the successful implementation of the ambitious One Million Houses Program, a cornerstone initiative aimed at addressing the nation’s significant housing…
Bodetabek Region Continues to Attract Major Property Developers with Integrated Mixed-Use Projects and Shifting Investment Hotspots.
The strategic buffer zone surrounding Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, encompassing Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, and Bekasi – collectively known as Bodetabek – has consistently demonstrated its robust potential in the eyes of…
Navigating the First Home Journey: Location, Affordability, and Lifestyle Choices for Indonesian Buyers
The aspiration of owning a first home marks a significant milestone for individuals and families establishing their financial footing. This journey, however, is rarely straightforward, often involving a complex interplay…
Bank Indonesia’s Ban on Indent Sales and Revised Loan-to-Value Policies Reshapes Indonesian Housing Market Consumer Financing Landscape
The recent regulatory interventions by Bank Indonesia (BI), particularly the prohibition of indent sales (pre-selling) for housing units and adjustments to Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratios, are fundamentally altering the dynamics of…

















