Building a turnkey villa in Lombok: how it works and what it costs
Off-plan, with the developer building on land it already holds and payments in stages until handover. With the real prices of the projects listed on TANAH.
"Turnkey" is the most common way to own a villa in Lombok without living here during the build. A developer holds the land, the design and the builder; you choose a villa off-plan, pay in stages and receive the house finished and furnished on the agreed date. This guide explains how it really works and what it costs today, using the projects listed on TANAH.
What does "turnkey" actually mean in Lombok?
It means you do not buy a plot and then look for someone to build on it. You buy a specific villa inside a project that already exists on paper: the land is in the developer's name, the design is done, the builder is contracted and the building permit is processed in the project's name. In return, the price includes everything needed to move in or to rent out: structure, finishes, pool, kitchen, furniture and, in many cases, rental management from day one.
The house comes with a long-term right over the land. Among the listed projects there are two formulas: a long lease (leasehold) and HGB, the Indonesian right to build, which at Oasis Villa and Edén Villa runs for 80 years. The difference between the two is explained in leasehold or PT PMA.
How you pay for an off-plan villa
The scheme is always similar: a reservation to hold the unit, a payment when the contract is signed, and the rest in stages tied to construction progress (foundations, structure, walls, finishes) until handover. The full amount is never paid upfront. Every TANAH listing carries the developer's exact payment calendar under "How you pay", and for projects already under construction you can see the progress photos the developer uploads each week.
What it costs today: the listed projects
These are the prices developers are asking right now, exactly as they appear on their listings:
| Project | What it is | Land | Handover | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Villa, Cahaya | 70 m², 2 bedrooms, private pool | HGB 80 years | August 2027 | €80,000 |
| Taracea Residences, Kuta | Six villas with private pool | 80-year lease | To be confirmed | €83,000 |
| Kirana Villas, Prabu | Eight sea-view villas | 30-year leasehold | 2027 | From €85,000 |
| Villa Privé, Dolce Villas Kuta | 80 m², already under construction | 60-year leasehold | July 2027 | €89,000 |
| Edén Villa, Cahaya | 120 m² over two floors, private pool | HGB 80 years | September 2027 | €115,000 |
What the table says is simple: a new, finished villa with a pool in Kuta Lombok sits today between €80,000 and €115,000 depending on size and on how long the right over the land runs. The longer the right, the more the house is worth the day you decide to sell.
What to check before you sign
Four things, and all of them can be requested in writing:
- The land title in the developer's name and the type of right being transferred to you, with the years remaining.
- The building permit for the project (called PBG in Indonesia).
- The construction contract with stages, dates and what happens if a date slips.
- Who manages the rental after handover and on what split.
On TANAH every listed project carries that information on its page, and construction progress is published with dated photos. If a listing is missing something, the developer is asked before, not after. You can see every project on the island under Lombok.
General information, not legal or investment advice. As in any purchase, a licensed notaris or lawyer confirms the figures and the paperwork before you sign.
