PT. B.A.L.I. celebrates 14th anniversary – perfect example that success is not measured by getting there but by staying there

One of Bali's oldest and most successful developers, realtors and hotel managers PT. Bali Affordable Lifestyles celebrated there 14th year anniversary yesterday with most of its 135 management and staff at Bali Emerald Villas in Sanur.

 Company President and Co-Owner  Lawrence Bellefontaine provided an extensive audiovisual presentation on the past, present and the future of the company.

From left Jimmy Roland, Yanthi Purwanthy, Lawrence's wife Azizah and Lawrence

Emerald villas restaurant and head office

He first mentioned how it began with humble beginnings after he sailed 22 years ago into Bali and for short time owned Bali Yacht Charters.

This all ended in disaster when his yacht was smashed to pieces on the beaches of Darwin in a class five cyclone.

Almost penniless with approximately 30 million rupiah to his name he started a small company out of his home in Sanur  which has become one of the largest and most respected companies in Bali.

Recently the company was awarded the Hall of Fame award from tripadvisor for the second time which is only awarded to the top 2% hotels recorded on Tripadvisor around the world.

During the presentation he talked about the past 14 years from its inception when they started to manage PT. Bali Luxury Villas which manages 55 luxury villas in Sanur and a additional two Estates in Gianyar . 

While reviewing a list of accomplishments during the year he listed the fact that they have initiated a brand-new high tech real estate website similar to Zillow in America, the largest and most successful real estate website by far in the world.

This new Best Asia Real Estate website allows individuals to find properties fast in the area that they're interested in simply by clicking and moving a mouse, without virtually any typing.

He reminded his staff that a year earlier he had advised them that the four year downturn in real estate was over. Recently real estate demand had increased significantly with several villas selling in Sanur as well as beachfront properties selling on the eastern coast after years of stagnant sales.

He advised his staff that he believes that we are the start of another major upturn in Bali real estate and that "this is the second best time to buy Bali Real Estate this century".

He pointed out that 10 years ago in Bejing, China he stuck his neck out and predicted that Chinese tourists would be the number one tourist to Bali in the future. 

Last year not only were they number one but demand increased 57% from Chinese tourists even with volcanoes going off.

 When he was in Mumbai with the Indonesian government many years ago he predicted that Indians would start to flock to Bali. Last year Indian tourist arrivals increased 56%.

In one slide he also pointed out that the Australians continue to visit Bali and Bali is their number one destination. Over 1.5 million Australians came to Bali in 2017. Twice as many as the next location, Singapore

 He then pointed out new developments they are just beginning, Bali Luxury Retirement Villas  to fill the need for an estimated 750 million baby boomers born between 1946 and 1964. They live within a 6 1/2 hour flight from Bali in countries such as Japan, China, Malaysia, Singapore Taiwan, Hong Kong, and closer to home Jakarta and Australia.

 He premiered for the first time the brand-new Bali Luxury Retirement Villas starting at  $198,000 with an 80 year lease.

He predicted that this would be the largest demand for Bali real estate the next 5 to 10 years.

At the end of the presentation he showed how successful their company had been the past 12 months even with volcanoes and earthquakes their occupancies were up 7% for the year to 78% average occupancy up into October.



More important as he points out at every meeting with his staff that  "success is not measured by getting there but by staying there" and it's important to always maintain the highest quality villas and services.

He then showed five slides with their satisfaction rate on the largest hotel websites including booking.com, and Tripadvisor.

And finally he stated that their current satisfaction rate is 91% according to the reviews on these websites.

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At one point he stopped and praised his wife and the fact that the 12th. of the month also marked another month of marital bliss with Azizah who is not only a Notaris but also part owner of the company.

As he pointed out since they joined together the company is extremely strong with her Law Degree, Notaris Licence and contacts plus 10 years experience as a director of a hotel prior to their marriage.

As he pointed out things became a lot easier for a foreigner working in Bali.

Then he presented her with a bouquet of Roses

 Finally he made predictions for the next 12 months for his company and for Bali.

Goals 15 th Year

Included in those predictions 

PT. Bali Luxury Villas

*Increase Villas Under Management by 5 %

*Occupancies up 5% to Average 80 %

*Rental Income up 10 %

*Service Charge up 10%

Best Asia Real Estate

*Increase Listings by 100 %

*At least 12 sales of Listings – 1 a MTh

*Satisfaction Rate greater than 90 %

*Become leader in Bali Real Estate

Bali Luxury Retirement Villas

*Secure land and start on first 10 BLRV

*Sell at least 1 before Dec 15th

*Sell all by June 30th

*Seminars in Bali, Aus., Sg, HK, Beijing, Canada

 Finally the best employees of the year were chosen and awarded cash for rewards.

 At the end of the meeting several valuable door prizes were handed out provided by our sponsors and suppliers including a 32 inch LED TV.

  

 In conclusion another year has gone by and as they enter their 15 th. year they expect to become bigger and better while at the same time always remembering that "success is not measured by getting there but by staying there."

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Lawrence will be holding several free seminars in Bali and Jakarta in the coming months. See details below. 

Whether you are a buyer, seller, broker, agent, investor, lessor or renter you can benefit from attending one of our two free Real Estate Seminars in Bali this month.

At these seminars PT. B.A.L.I’s Canadian President, Lawrence, a 22 yr. Bali resident, President of 14 yr. old company with 135 staff, married to Azizah, a fully Licenced Notaris will review the most recent real estate laws for Indonesians and Foreigners in detail.

Then they will also provide a full colour audio, visual presentation with many professional charts on the Past, Present, and Future of Bali Real Estate.

Free Seminar Schedule:

Location: Bali, Emerald Villas, Jl. Karangsari, # 5, Sanur, Bali, Indonesia.

Dates & Times:

Location: Jakarta, Le Meridien Hotel

Dates & Times:

1. Thursday - Nov. 1st. 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM

2.Saturday - Nov. 3rd. 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Location: Bali, Emerald Villas, Sanur

Dates & Times:

1. Thursday - Nov. 8th. 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM

2.Saturday - Nov. 10th. 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Seminar Topics:

At these seminars you will learn about:

• The Past, Present and Future of Bali, Indonesia, Asian and Australian real estate.
• Why a recent official clarification of foreign ownership laws allows foreigners to totally control Indonesian properties for up to 80 years without leases?
• How to avoid legal problems and make sure a property is safe.
• How to avoid complicated real estate laws affecting Indonesians married to foreigners.
• Why this is the second best time to buy this century.
• Where are the best locations to buy for maximum profits?
• What type of properties will offer the best investment potential of *10% to 20 % per year?
• Discover how you can sell your property fast for the highest prices and lowest commissions on a brand new web site designed after the largest most successful real estate site in America with high tech search features.
• An opportunity for a free listing on B.A.R.E. First Class Beachfront property at almost 50% discount.
• A Quality 5,000 m2 Bali Hotel with 12 bungalows, 3 pools and Restaurant for only $588,000.
• Low cost properties with Luxury Villas starting as low as $158,000 for a three bedroom 650 m² 3 bedroom, 4 bath with private 9 mtr. Pool.
• Ridiculously low priced ocean view building lots starting as low as $25,000 for 500 m².
• Brand new Bali Luxury Reiremnmet Villas starting at $208.00 per mth.

Limited Seating & Free Parking: Seating is very limited for these free seminars so please avoid disappointment and make reservations A.S.A.P. Click Here For a Reservation

Or Email: seminarsptbali@gmail.com or Tel: Office: 62-361- 284069 For Bahasa English 62-8123814014 – Bahasa Indonesia or 62-8123632177