The Lombok journal
Market news, new developments and practical guides for buying land on Lombok — from MotoGP Mandalika to the legal essentials.
Rafa Nadal is bringing his tennis centre to Lombok
Southeast Asia's first Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre will open at Samara Lombok, a Destination by Hyatt resort, in 2028. What it means for South Lombok land buyers.
MotoGP at Mandalika: how the Grand Prix is reshaping South Lombok
The 2026 Grand Prix of Indonesia runs 9–11 October at Mandalika. How the MotoGP circuit changed Kuta Lombok, and what land buyers near the track should know.
How to buy land in Lombok as a foreigner
Can foreigners buy land in Lombok? Leasehold, PT PMA (HGB) and Hak Pakai explained, plus the step-by-step process, taxes and mistakes to avoid.
The best areas to buy land in Lombok
Kuta Mandalika, Selong Belanak, Tanjung Aan, Ekas, Sekotong, Senggigi or North Lombok? Compare Lombok's regions for villas, beachfront and investment.
Leasehold vs freehold in Lombok
Leasehold or freehold via PT PMA? A clear side-by-side comparison of duration, cost, resale and rental use for foreign land buyers in Lombok.