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Module 5 of 6 Investing in Bali Real Estate  3 min read 

# Module 5: The Buying Process Step-by-Step

From reservation to title transfer: the exact sequence and what can go wrong.

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## The standard sequence

1.  **Reservation** — small deposit (1–5%) takes the property off market.
2.  **Due diligence** — lawyer checks title, planning and debts.
3.  **Preliminary contract** — 10–30% deposit, terms locked.
4.  **Final deed / completion** — balance paid, title transferred at the notary/land registry.
5.  **Registration** — your name on the official title register.

### Timeline

From reservation to title typically takes 4–12 weeks for resale, and the construction period plus 4–8 weeks for off-plan.

### What can go wrong

-   Hidden debts attached to the property
-   Wrong square-meterage on the deed
-   Developer delays without penalty clauses
-   Funds stuck in transfer because of compliance checks

Insist on penalty clauses for late delivery, and never release final payment until you hold the registered title.

### Key takeaways

-   Reservation → DD → Preliminary → Completion → Registration. 
-   Never release final payment without registered title. 
-   Insist on late-delivery penalty clauses for off-plan. 
-   Verify the deeded m² matches the marketed m². 
-   Allow 4–12 weeks from reservation for resale. 

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1.  [01 Market Overview ](/id/courses/bali/market-overview)
2.  [02 Legal Framework & Foreign Ownership ](/id/courses/bali/legal-ownership)
3.  [03 Taxes, Fees & Holding Costs ](/id/courses/bali/taxes-and-costs)
4.  [04 Financing & Currency Strategy ](/id/courses/bali/financing-and-currency)
5.  [05 The Buying Process Step-by-Step ](/id/courses/bali/buying-process)
6.  [06 Rental Yield, Exit & Common Mistakes ](/id/courses/bali/rental-yield-exit)