BillyTea
Australian looking for information about Indonesia
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About me
Australian
Lives in perth
Registration: 17 October 2015
Odd Query
Ok, I guess that's a "no" then. What about looking in the rest of Indonesia. Maybe Jakarta ? Or, failing that, regular, domestic quantities ? I can't believe Indonesia is denied the use of such necessary items such as kidney beans ... Read More
Odd Query
So, here's another odd query. Does anyone know where dried beans, legumes, pulses and the like, can be obtained in catering quantities in Bali ? Read More
Wood, and where to get it. by BillyTea
I just got back to Perth from Bali yesterday. While I was there I decided to build a couple of things in wood. I didn't really have time to look around for wood merchants, but from what I've seen, there doesn't seem to be a lot of ...
That's good Ayambik. Thanks for that. Read More
Wood, and where to get it. by BillyTea
I just got back to Perth from Bali yesterday. While I was there I decided to build a couple of things in wood. I didn't really have time to look around for wood merchants, but from what I've seen, there doesn't seem to be a lot of ...
Yes Ayambik. Where is this wood available ? Read More
Wood, and where to get it. by BillyTea
I just got back to Perth from Bali yesterday. While I was there I decided to build a couple of things in wood. I didn't really have time to look around for wood merchants, but from what I've seen, there doesn't seem to be a lot of ...
Thanks Ubudian, Sukawati sounds like a good place to visit. On my return to Bali (soon but not yet booked) I will go there and view and perhaps buy some of what the merchants in Sukawati have to offer. Then I might visit Ubud for a beer and check ... Read More
Wood, and where to get it. by BillyTea
I just got back to Perth from Bali yesterday. While I was there I decided to build a couple of things in wood. I didn't really have time to look around for wood merchants, but from what I've seen, there doesn't seem to be a lot of ...
Yes Ayambik, that looks like wood I can use. Read More
Wood, and where to get it. by BillyTea
I just got back to Perth from Bali yesterday. While I was there I decided to build a couple of things in wood. I didn't really have time to look around for wood merchants, but from what I've seen, there doesn't seem to be a lot of ...
Hi Ayambik, The dimensions of the wood which make up a pallet would suit me just fine. I believe they are made of pine. Read More
Wood, and where to get it. by BillyTea
I just got back to Perth from Bali yesterday. While I was there I decided to build a couple of things in wood. I didn't really have time to look around for wood merchants, but from what I've seen, there doesn't seem to be a lot of ...
Hi Ubudian, Well, if you find MSA Kargo at 238 Hyam Wuruk, Sumerta, there is a road opposite JL Pakis Haji. 5 minutes drive/ride along there will put you within a few yards of our kost. As we speak JL Pakis Haji is being paved thank heaven. And ... Read More
Television by BillyTea
Will my TV, bought in Australia, work ok in Bali ? I'm only interested in Indonesian programmes. Don't want to watch Australian programmes. Are TV's cheaper to buy in Bali than in Australia ? BillyTea
Thanks for that Fred. Food for thought. I'm not very computer savvy, and hadn't realised that one could link a projector to a computer. There is a car electronics shop locally who, according to the internet, sell such devices. I'll go ... Read More
Television
Will my TV, bought in Australia, work ok in Bali ? I'm only interested in Indonesian programmes. Don't want to watch Australian programmes. Are TV's cheaper to buy in Bali than in Australia ? BillyTea Read More
Wood, and where to get it. by BillyTea
I just got back to Perth from Bali yesterday. While I was there I decided to build a couple of things in wood. I didn't really have time to look around for wood merchants, but from what I've seen, there doesn't seem to be a lot of ...
Hi Ayambik, Sorry for the late reply. I had in mind to build some furniture. The likeliest source would seem to be pallets, new or second hand. We did have some pavers delivered on a pallet and I was able to use the wood from that for a few little ... Read More
Wood, and where to get it.
I just got back to Perth from Bali yesterday. While I was there I decided to build a couple of things in wood. I didn't really have time to look around for wood merchants, but from what I've seen, there doesn't seem to be a lot of ... Read More
Insurance ?
Arriving in Bali a couple of visits ago, I was met with heat and humidity as usual. I had left a cold, dry Perth. The day after I arrived I couldn't stop coughing and felt ill. My significant other persuaded me to see a doctor. She actually took ... Read More
Aliens by BillyTea
There was a fleet of alien spaceships over Bali last week. Anyone else see that ?
Bugger ! I took a photo of them but couldn't upload it to the forum. I couldn't find how to cancel the post so I wiped the text of subject and message using "edit". I guess that didn't work. But while you're there can you ... Read More
Aliens
There was a fleet of alien spaceships over Bali last week. Anyone else see that ? Read More
Paint
I guess I can be really thick sometimes. Petrol... lol. Who'd a thunk it. Thanks Fred. Read More
Paint
I'd like to use some oil based paint on some of the things around the house. They have a few kinds at Ace Hardware. Usually in Australia I use turps to clean my brushes. I looked around but couldn't find turps or anything else that might do ... Read More
Anybody know a good ENT specialist ? by BillyTea
I've always thought of myself as a lucky man. Still do. However maybe my luck is running out. I came to Bali last in the middle of July '17. I got on the plane in Perth with a cold. When I got to Denpasar I had a severe chest infection and ...
Thanks Superdave, I do have full private health cover and my GP referred me privately to an ENT specialist. the appointment was for November 8. Without a GP referral few specialists will see you and if they did, private health insurance probably ... Read More
Anybody know a good ENT specialist ? by BillyTea
I've always thought of myself as a lucky man. Still do. However maybe my luck is running out. I came to Bali last in the middle of July '17. I got on the plane in Perth with a cold. When I got to Denpasar I had a severe chest infection and ...
First I have to apologise to so many people for wasting their time. The audiologist, GP and all those people in hospital who tried to help me. A couple of days ago I booked a flight back to Bali. I wondered how my ears would cope with the descent ... Read More
Anybody know a good ENT specialist ?
I've always thought of myself as a lucky man. Still do. However maybe my luck is running out. I came to Bali last in the middle of July '17. I got on the plane in Perth with a cold. When I got to Denpasar I had a severe chest infection and ... Read More
The story so far. by BillyTea
A lot has happened since my first post October 27 2015. After looking at various businesses which might benefit both me and my Balinese partner, we decided that I would pay to build a Kost. Now the Kost is finished and the builders have left. The ...
Thank's Roy. I remember I still owe you a handshake and a beer. Haven't been to Ubud since that first time. Soon I hope, mate. Read More
The story so far. by BillyTea
A lot has happened since my first post October 27 2015. After looking at various businesses which might benefit both me and my Balinese partner, we decided that I would pay to build a Kost. Now the Kost is finished and the builders have left. The ...
Hi Ayunda The Kost is in Denpasar. It's off a little sidestreet on jl Pakisaji. The cost of the Kost ? Well, as a Yorkshire man I'm inclined to keep that sort of information close to my chest. But if you send me a private message I'll ... Read More
The story so far.
A lot has happened since my first post October 27 2015. After looking at various businesses which might benefit both me and my Balinese partner, we decided that I would pay to build a Kost. Now the Kost is finished and the builders have left. The ... Read More
Personal transport by BillyTea
Hi guys, A lot's happened since my first post in October 2015, and I'll catch you up later. Sometime soon. Meanwhile, I intend to spend half my time in Bali and half in Australia starting about now. Up to now I've only managed a week or ...
Hi Fred, Well, I have reservations about these machines. The first is that they're built for commercial use and are heavy and clunky. They are also not as maneuverable as a motor bike and are as restricted as a car in traffic. Also parking would ... Read More
Personal transport
Hi guys, A lot's happened since my first post in October 2015, and I'll catch you up later. Sometime soon. Meanwhile, I intend to spend half my time in Bali and half in Australia starting about now. Up to now I've only managed a week or ... Read More
Acquiring a home on Bali. by BillyTea
Here's the scenario. At sometime in the future (maybe next year) I send money to my Balinese friends account with which she will buy a piece of land freehold. She will then lease the land to me (99 years would be good) allowing me to build on ...
Interesting. In what form do you suppose this "Legally binding contract" might take ? Read More
Acquiring a home on Bali. by BillyTea
Here's the scenario. At sometime in the future (maybe next year) I send money to my Balinese friends account with which she will buy a piece of land freehold. She will then lease the land to me (99 years would be good) allowing me to build on ...
Last time we went to Ubud it was just for a couple of hours and we went in her brother's SUV. Next time we'll spend a couple of days there and I want to ask her to let me follow her motorbike on one I've rented for myself. (I have a ... Read More
Acquiring a home on Bali. by BillyTea
Here's the scenario. At sometime in the future (maybe next year) I send money to my Balinese friends account with which she will buy a piece of land freehold. She will then lease the land to me (99 years would be good) allowing me to build on ...
Well guys, Because of the double taxation effect (as advised by Ubudian) the whole scheme is shelved and therefore any discussion is moot. I know you have my best interests at heart and I thank you for it. The fact is though, that while some of the ... Read More
Acquiring a home on Bali. by BillyTea
Here's the scenario. At sometime in the future (maybe next year) I send money to my Balinese friends account with which she will buy a piece of land freehold. She will then lease the land to me (99 years would be good) allowing me to build on ...
Ok Roy. Don't get your knickers in a twist ...lol Yes the double taxes puts paid to the idea, but I wanted to know if my opening post, aside from the taxes, was a legitimate idea, and it seems, it was. Read More
Acquiring a home on Bali. by BillyTea
Here's the scenario. At sometime in the future (maybe next year) I send money to my Balinese friends account with which she will buy a piece of land freehold. She will then lease the land to me (99 years would be good) allowing me to build on ...
Ok Roy, so if we remove the word "nominee" from the equation, everything would be good ? So, she buys land (albeit with my money) and I enter into a Hak Pakai lease with her properly and legally. A lease in my own name. Is that ok ? Read More
Acquiring a home on Bali. by BillyTea
Here's the scenario. At sometime in the future (maybe next year) I send money to my Balinese friends account with which she will buy a piece of land freehold. She will then lease the land to me (99 years would be good) allowing me to build on ...
I see a bit of a contradiction here Fred. On the one hand you're telling me that I can lease all I like and if I have a good lawyer I will have few worries. On the other, the owner of the land can sell the place from under me and might run away ... Read More
Acquiring a home on Bali. by BillyTea
Here's the scenario. At sometime in the future (maybe next year) I send money to my Balinese friends account with which she will buy a piece of land freehold. She will then lease the land to me (99 years would be good) allowing me to build on ...
Yes the double taxation puts an end to the idea, but to continue to it's bitter end. I have read that stuff Roy, and maybe I failed to put 2 and 2 together. Surely if I enter into a lease agreement (Hak Pakai) with anyone at all, they become ... Read More
Acquiring a home on Bali. by BillyTea
Here's the scenario. At sometime in the future (maybe next year) I send money to my Balinese friends account with which she will buy a piece of land freehold. She will then lease the land to me (99 years would be good) allowing me to build on ...
Hi Fred, Why do you think there's something illegal in my proposal ? Read More
Acquiring a home on Bali. by BillyTea
Here's the scenario. At sometime in the future (maybe next year) I send money to my Balinese friends account with which she will buy a piece of land freehold. She will then lease the land to me (99 years would be good) allowing me to build on ...
Hi Roy, Thanks for the link. Regarding the 99 yr lease. Yes I thought that might be a bit ambitious, but a 25 + 25 prepaid sounds good enough. As you say there would be little advantage to involving my Balinese friend. Mostly it would be to do with ... Read More
Acquiring a home on Bali. by BillyTea
Here's the scenario. At sometime in the future (maybe next year) I send money to my Balinese friends account with which she will buy a piece of land freehold. She will then lease the land to me (99 years would be good) allowing me to build on ...
Well gentlemen, I would be very, very silly if I hadn't considered the risk to some degree. And, having done so I may well consider it a risk worth taking. The 99 year lease. Well if I decide to sell some time (20 years you think) then 79 ... Read More
Acquiring a home on Bali.
Here's the scenario. At sometime in the future (maybe next year) I send money to my Balinese friends account with which she will buy a piece of land freehold. She will then lease the land to me (99 years would be good) allowing me to build on ... Read More
The right status (visa) ?
Thank you, perfect ! I did try to check out the visa situation. God knows there's enough information on this site. But I found with some you can do this but not that, and others with which you can do that but not this. Anyway thanks again. The ... Read More
The right status (visa) ?
Please consider this as a hypothetical situation. I have no plans as yet, only some ideas. I am retired and of retirement age (and then some). I do not plan to retire to Bali ...yet. However I would like to lease land and build. (The way I plan to ... Read More
Obtaining a property in Bali. by BillyTea
I have written a lengthy post on this subject but I think I took too long and it disappeared. I have a woman friend in Bali. She owns a 150 sq meter block worth $60000 aud. I have suggested that I provide the cost of building a single house for a ...
When she first told me about owning a block of land in Tabanan ( which was only 2 weeks ago) she also told me that she had looked around for some time before buying. I assume that she believes she got a fair deal for her $60000. I doubt she is the ... Read More
Obtaining a property in Bali. by BillyTea
I have written a lengthy post on this subject but I think I took too long and it disappeared. I have a woman friend in Bali. She owns a 150 sq meter block worth $60000 aud. I have suggested that I provide the cost of building a single house for a ...
" I've got this old bridge I left behind in New York " Well, bugger me ! I've always wanted an old New York bridge. How much do you want for it ??? Read More
Obtaining a property in Bali. by BillyTea
I have written a lengthy post on this subject but I think I took too long and it disappeared. I have a woman friend in Bali. She owns a 150 sq meter block worth $60000 aud. I have suggested that I provide the cost of building a single house for a ...
Not if I get there first ;) Roy Read More
Obtaining a property in Bali. by BillyTea
I have written a lengthy post on this subject but I think I took too long and it disappeared. I have a woman friend in Bali. She owns a 150 sq meter block worth $60000 aud. I have suggested that I provide the cost of building a single house for a ...
Ok, don't bother with photos, give me a couple of addresses and agents name. I'll have her take a look and get the price. (unless she's gone off the whole idea) Read More
Obtaining a property in Bali. by BillyTea
I have written a lengthy post on this subject but I think I took too long and it disappeared. I have a woman friend in Bali. She owns a 150 sq meter block worth $60000 aud. I have suggested that I provide the cost of building a single house for a ...
Well, there surely is no sea view ! Last I heard my friend is checking out builders. She knows a couple, though they've never worked for her. The idea is that she looks at what they've built and if she sees something she likes asks how much ... Read More
Obtaining a property in Bali. by BillyTea
I have written a lengthy post on this subject but I think I took too long and it disappeared. I have a woman friend in Bali. She owns a 150 sq meter block worth $60000 aud. I have suggested that I provide the cost of building a single house for a ...
I've passed on your advice to my Balinese friend. I don't expect to hear back until she's absorbed it. Maybe tomorrow. I do have one last question which will probably be hypothetical now. That is, what is the best way to send a ... Read More
Obtaining a property in Bali. by BillyTea
I have written a lengthy post on this subject but I think I took too long and it disappeared. I have a woman friend in Bali. She owns a 150 sq meter block worth $60000 aud. I have suggested that I provide the cost of building a single house for a ...
Thanks for your time and your advice, Ubudian. I'll certainly pass on the information you've given me. Once again thank you. Read More
Obtaining a property in Bali. by BillyTea
I have written a lengthy post on this subject but I think I took too long and it disappeared. I have a woman friend in Bali. She owns a 150 sq meter block worth $60000 aud. I have suggested that I provide the cost of building a single house for a ...
Ok, what you say makes sense. Funnily enough the land was bought a little over a year ago and it was bought with the idea of building a kost. She has the architects plans for the project. Her father was to be her financial partner but became too ill ... Read More
Obtaining a property in Bali. by BillyTea
I have written a lengthy post on this subject but I think I took too long and it disappeared. I have a woman friend in Bali. She owns a 150 sq meter block worth $60000 aud. I have suggested that I provide the cost of building a single house for a ...
Ok, smart ass, so they'll know. Can't do much about that. :cool: I'll just try to be incognito. I'm here to learn. So far you're doing a good job, and I really do appreciate your input. Read More
Obtaining a property in Bali. by BillyTea
I have written a lengthy post on this subject but I think I took too long and it disappeared. I have a woman friend in Bali. She owns a 150 sq meter block worth $60000 aud. I have suggested that I provide the cost of building a single house for a ...
Ubudian, Your thoughts and ideas are much appreciated and very welcome. Yes she is Indonesian, actually Balinese, and the Hak Malik is in her name. Yes we believe we will be selling to locals, but "very limited " ? Surely 90% of property ... Read More
Obtaining a property in Bali. by BillyTea
I have written a lengthy post on this subject but I think I took too long and it disappeared. I have a woman friend in Bali. She owns a 150 sq meter block worth $60000 aud. I have suggested that I provide the cost of building a single house for a ...
Thanks Hansson, To be honest I plan to keep out of any negotiations. The builders will not know that a foreigner is involved. This lady is no fool and I suspect it will be difficult for them to take advantage of her. (but what do I know ?) Read More
Obtaining a property in Bali. by BillyTea
I have written a lengthy post on this subject but I think I took too long and it disappeared. I have a woman friend in Bali. She owns a 150 sq meter block worth $60000 aud. I have suggested that I provide the cost of building a single house for a ...
Hi Hanson, If I were standing in your place, this would be the advice I would give. I don't know if the land is worth $60000 and I will have her obtain a couple of written estimates. How could you know how close a friend this person is ? Even I ... Read More
Obtaining a property in Bali. by BillyTea
I have written a lengthy post on this subject but I think I took too long and it disappeared. I have a woman friend in Bali. She owns a 150 sq meter block worth $60000 aud. I have suggested that I provide the cost of building a single house for a ...
Hi Ubudian, To sell the land and start afresh was our (my) first thought. But the land is there ready to be built on. She owns it freehold (Hak Milik) I've seen the land and the title deeds. If all goes well it should be completed and sold ... Read More
Obtaining a property in Bali.
I have written a lengthy post on this subject but I think I took too long and it disappeared. I have a woman friend in Bali. She owns a 150 sq meter block worth $60000 aud. I have suggested that I provide the cost of building a single house for a ... Read More