25.02.2026

Partners in Bali Talk More Than Marketing

The Bali real estate market offers higher returns today than Estonia. That is a fact.

But returns and safety are not the same thing. In a rapidly growing market, many projects reach the market before risks are truly mitigated and the project is sales-ready.

The land is not yet fully acquired.
The project consists only of renderings and floor plans.
Building permits are missing.
Own financing is minimal and construction depends on sales pace.
The main contractor is selected under pressure — or hasn't been selected yet.
The operator is discussed later.

This is not malice. This is rushing. A project that relies on hope, not professional preparation, inevitably becomes vulnerable.

Those who have been in the market for more than a decade know how cycles move. Euphoria alternates with sobriety. Liquidity is not eternal. Capital moves quickly, but leaves even faster. Smart capital does not seek only returns, but invests in managed-risk projects where interests are aligned and asset quality ensures liquidity even in changing market conditions.

And a project backed by strong partners is always stronger than a project that stands only on marketing.

Professional development does not begin with sales

Element Residence's preparation began in 2024. Construction began on January 29, 2026. Between these two dates lay nearly two years of work and approximately 5 million dollars of equity invested before public sales began. Three million was directed to property acquisition. The rest to design, permits, and construction.

This order is not accidental. It reflects a principle that distinguishes a professional developer from a working-capital speculator: first you build the structure, only then do you begin sales. Carefully planned development is what sets us apart in this market and what we build long-term, sustainable trust upon.

The Estonian investor is accustomed to a system where a building permit requires a final project, a project requires financing, and a bank requires own financing. This process is slow. But it filters out weak projects.

Element Residence has followed the same logic — not as a regulatory obligation, but as a conscious choice. Capital is in before sales. Partners are selected with care, not haste. Documentation is in place before marketing.

This does not mean that risk does not exist. It means that the risk is on the developer's table, not the client's.

On Bali, this is not standard practice.

A developer's level is shown by their partners

A developer's size is not shown by a rendering. It is shown by their partner list.

If your builder builds airports and your architect designs international hotels, then this is no longer "local development". This is a project with international ambitions.

Partners are a quality mark. And a quality mark cannot be bought with marketing.

In the case of Element Residence, partners were not selected for convenience or price. They were selected for capability.

Architecture — ESA International

ESA International is a recognized architecture firm in Indonesia whose portfolio includes several resorts and hotels with international brands, including COMO Hotel Canggu.

Additionally contributing to the project: Interior Design: Luup Design and KLS Landscape Architecture: MBLa Studio Lighting Design: Studio Castellin

These are not random names. These are creators who have previously built functioning projects.

Main Contractor — Pulauintan

Annual construction volume approximately 1.5 million square meters. Portfolio includes airports, hospitals, and infrastructure projects across the country. Largest single project 750 million dollars.

For comparison: Merko Ehitus builds approximately 350,000 square meters per year.

This is an organization whose references prove both technical capability and management experience in seeing a project through to completion.

Procurement and Audit — Simetris Consulting

Simetris Consulting led the main contractor's procurement competition from start to finish. BOQ, risk allocation, and payment schedule were worked through before contract signing, not during construction.

Contract performance is audited throughout the construction period. Control is not a formality. It is responsibility.

Legal Framework — ILA Global Consulting

The transaction and building permit process was advised by ILA Global Consulting. In property sourcing and transaction preparation, the partner was Bali Exception - one of the island's most recognized real estate offices. We also engaged Estonian domain specialists so that the structure would be understandable and controllable for the Estonian investor as well. Contracts are notarized and building permits are issued and valid.

Operator — International Hotel Chain

Element Residence attracted the attention of several international hotel brands. In January 2026, we signed a preliminary agreement with an international hotel chain whose parent company is listed on the stock exchange and which already operates several hotels on Bali.

The operator is responsible for daily management, pricing, and performance. This determines the quality of the asset's cash flow. The selection was based on experience, management discipline, and proven results in the market.

The operator's name will be announced after final terms are confirmed.

Developers — Investland Bali and Wahi Group

Element Residence is a joint development by Investland Bali and Wahi Group.

Behind the companies are real estate professionals with more than a decade of experience, whose background includes countless transactions and completed projects in both Europe and Indonesia.

Element Residence

Location: Jl. Nelayan No. 29, Canggu, Bali, Indonesia

Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/AKhUnW9N2WsKZk2x6

Surroundings: Premium micro-location (A++), approximately 500 meters from the ocean. Walking distance to cafes, restaurants, sports clubs, and nightlife.

Development Volume: Total area over 10,000 m² including 107 apartments and over 3,000 m² of commercial space

Building Permit: PBG (Persetujuan Bangunan Gedung) issued and valid

Construction Status: Construction is underway, first phase handover spring 2027.

Completion and Operation: Fully furnished, professionally operated according to international hotel format

Price Level: From 128,000 EUR