The Journal

Munduk & North Bali, in depth.

The new airport and land values, the cool highland climate, coffee and cacao country, the waterfalls, what to do, and where to stay. Everything worth knowing about Bali's rising north.

A Heights Munduk villa above the North Bali ridge at golden hour: <em>the real taxes and fees behind a Bali property purchase</em>
Investment

Bali Property Taxes & Fees: What a Foreign Buyer Really Pays

BPHTB, VAT, notary fees, annual PBB and rental tax, a plain breakdown of every cost, and why leasehold completes cheapest.

10 August 2026
The illuminated suspended road threading through the jungle ravine at dusk at The Heights Munduk
Architecture

The Suspended Jungle Road: The Arrival That Defines the Estate

The elevated road threading through the ravine is the estate's architectural signature, an arrival that protects the hillside and sets it apart.

10 August 2026
North Bali International Airport in 2026: An Investor’s Update
Investment

North Bali International Airport in 2026: An Investor’s Update

Where the airport stands in 2026, why proximity re-rates land, and how to position in Munduk before groundbreaking.

31 August 2026
Buying a Whole Resort in Bali vs Villa by Villa
Investment

Buying a Whole Resort in Bali vs Villa by Villa

Two routes into the same thesis: acquire an income-ready resort as one asset, or build a position one villa at a time.

24 August 2026
Indonesia’s Second Home Visa: Residency Through a Bali Property Investment
Residency & Investment

Indonesia’s Second Home Visa: Residency Through a Bali Property Investment

How the five-year visa works, the US$1M property route to qualify, and why investors pair it with North Bali.

17 August 2026
Bali Property Investment in 2026: Why the Smart Money Moved North
Investment

Bali Property Investment in 2026: Why the Smart Money Moved North

The south is priced out. Why capital is moving to North Bali, Munduk and the new airport, and what it means for returns.

10 August 2026
The Heights Melasti delivered cliff-side villa, on film
Film

The Heights Melasti, on Film: See What “Delivered” Looks Like

A new film of our delivered, sold-out cliff-side villas near Uluwatu, by the same team now building The Heights Munduk.

3 August 2026
A Heights Munduk villa cantilevered above the jungle ridge at golden hour: <em>Munduk vs. Ubud, which highland is the smarter buy</em>
Comparison

Munduk vs. Ubud: Which Highland Is the Smarter Buy?

Ubud's culture and congestion versus Munduk's cooler, quieter ridges, a clear-eyed look at climate, crowds, land prices and access.

3 August 2026
A Heights Munduk villa cantilevered over the valley at golden hour: <em>hands-off ownership and the managed-rental model</em>
Investment

Hands-Off Ownership: How the Managed-Rental Model Works

Own a villa above the clouds without running it yourself, a professional operator handles guests, upkeep and income while you receive the net.

27 July 2026
A Heights Munduk villa on the ridge at golden hour: <em>leasehold vs freehold in Bali</em>
Ownership

Leasehold vs Freehold in Bali: What a Foreign Buyer Actually Owns

Hak Milik, Hak Pakai and the 80-year leasehold explained, plus why the nominee “freehold” shortcut is the real risk.

20 July 2026
A remote worker on a laptop at an outdoor café in Bali: <em>a remote work and long-stay guide</em>
Lifestyle

Remote Work in Munduk: A Digital Nomad & Long-Stay Guide

Starlink, coworking, visas and climate, what it takes to work remotely from the highlands, and how it compares to Canggu and Ubud.

13 July 2026
A packed beach club in south Bali at sunset: <em>Munduk vs. South Bali, which side of the island is right for you</em>
Comparison

Munduk vs. South Bali: Which Side of the Island Is Right for You?

Canggu heat and gridlock versus Munduk's cool highland quiet, a clear-eyed look at climate, crowds, land prices and access.

6 July 2026
The Heights Munduk under construction, aerial view May 2026
Build update

Construction Progress at The Heights Munduk

Under construction since July 2025, around 65% complete, with drone footage and the full timeline to December 2027 handover.

2 July 2026
Sunrise over the Munduk highlands in North Bali, with a hilltop gazebo overlooking misty forested valleys
Guide

Best Time to Visit Munduk: A Season-by-Season Guide

The dry season, the lush green months and highland temperatures, when to come for clear views, waterfalls and quiet trails.

29 June 2026
The Heights Munduk Signature four-bedroom villa with pool and fire bowl at golden hour
Investment

What a North Bali Villa Can Earn: A Rental Yield Guide

Realistic gross and net yields, occupancy across Buleleng, and why the new airport reshapes the maths in the north.

23 June 2026
Buying off-plan property in Bali: <em>a foreigner's guide</em>
Investment

Buying Off-Plan Property in Bali: A Foreigner's Guide

Leasehold, Hak Pakai and PT PMA explained, off-plan due diligence, and the Second Home visa that turns your villa into 5-year residency.

15 June 2026
Why Munduk land values are climbing, <em>and what the airport changes</em>
Investment

Why Munduk Land Values Are Climbing, and the Airport Effect

North Bali land still trades near $88/m² while the south sits above $450. A $3-billion airport is about to change that maths.

10 June 2026
North Bali International Airport: what it means for property
Infrastructure

North Bali International Airport: What It Means for Property

A $3-billion, 42-million-passenger gateway is coming to Buleleng. What it means for the north, and for Munduk.

3 June 2026
Munduk: the cool, clean highland <em>you didn't know existed</em>
The Highlands

Munduk: The Cool, Clean Highland of Bali You Didn't Know

At a thousand metres the air turns cool and misty. This is the Bali that existed before the crowds.

27 May 2026
Coffee, vanilla & cacao: <em>Munduk's plantation heritage</em>
Culture

Coffee, Vanilla & Cacao: Inside Munduk's Plantation Heritage

One of Bali's oldest coffee regions, where the village air smells of coffee, vanilla and clove.

20 May 2026
The waterfalls of Munduk: <em>a complete guide</em>
Nature

The Waterfalls of Munduk: A Complete Guide

Banyumala, Melanting, Sekumpul and more, the highland's ravines are threaded with waterfalls.

13 May 2026
Things to do in Munduk: <em>lakes, treks & temples</em>
Guide

Things to Do in Munduk: Lakes, Treks, Temples & More

Lake treks, a lakeside temple, plantation quad tours and the island's prettiest viewpoint.

6 May 2026
Munduk Cabins by Desa Hay
Where to Stay

Munduk Cabins by Desa Hay: Review & What's Nearby

The boutique cabins that put Munduk on the design-travel map, and what comes after a stay.

29 April 2026
Elevate Bali, Munduk
Where to Stay

Elevate Bali, Munduk: The View, the Restaurant & the Area

Famous for its volcano-to-ocean panorama and the Clouds restaurant, and what the highland offers beyond a stay.

22 April 2026
Munduk Mountain Lodge & <em>where to stay in Munduk</em>
Where to Stay

Munduk Mountain Lodge & Where to Stay in Munduk

The lodges and plantation hotels of Munduk, and the case for owning, not just staying.

15 April 2026