Three Villas in Balangan: A Belgian Couple’s Retirement Strategy in Bali
The investors
A retired couple from Belgium reached out to Santiago after following his work on Facebook.
At first, they knew him only as someone helping them with long-term yearly rentals. Over time, the relationship grew into something deeper and more strategic.
When they were ready to invest seriously in Bali, they already trusted his way of working:
direct, transparent, no inflated promises, and always aligned with their interests.
Their goal was unusual—and ambitious:
- one villa to live in,
- one villa to rent for income,
- and one villa to sell later as a long-term investment.
Their main concerns
Surprisingly, their fears weren’t about legality or money.
Their doubts were design-driven:
- Would the villas match their vision?
- Could design changes be made?
- Would the curves, layout, and details feel right for long-term living?
They wanted a home that felt theirs, not a generic villa.
How Santiago helped
1. Finding the right developer (the key to everything)
Santiago connected them with a developer in Balangan known for:
- high build quality,
- flexibility with design,
- openness to customization,
- and transparent communication.
When the couple shared their concerns about curves, layout, and architecture,
the developer didn’t push back — he adapted. He changed his own original concept to match their lifestyle needs.
This was the turning point that made them feel protected and understood.
2. Structuring a 3-villa package
Multi-unit deals require careful alignment:
- pricing
- design variations
- payment schedules
- construction timelines
- resale considerations
Santiago handled the entire negotiation so each villa had a clear purpose:
- one for living, optimized for comfort
- one for rental, optimized for occupancy and operations
- one for resale, optimized for market attractiveness
3. Guiding them through construction (off-plan → completion)
Even though the villas were off-plan, the process stayed transparent because:
- updates flowed regularly
- decisions were guided rather than rushed
- the couple understood every design revision
- any doubts were solved immediately with developer + architect
The outcome
All three villas in Balangan were completed successfully.
The couple now enjoys:
- a home for retirement,
- a rental villa generating income,
- and a future resale asset already positioned for appreciation.
A long-term life plan made possible through trust, clarity, and a well-managed process.
What you can learn
- Off-plan projects in Bali can be extremely successful if the developer is flexible and reliable.
- Three-villa strategies (live + rent + resell) are possible with the right guidance.
- Honest, long-term relationships matter more than “fast deals”.