Indonesia’s Murino Group introduces wellness-focused boutique villas and apartments in Bali’s Canggu with full freehold ownership. (Photo courtesy of Murino Group)
Foreign direct investment in Bali’s property sector has surged 85 percent since the pandemic, reaching $764 million, with most of the capital flowing into premium villas developed by overseas firms. However, many Indonesian buyers face challenges finding projects that offer full freehold ownership (locally known as SHM) and reliable long-term after-sales support.
“There are few options for local investors in Bali. As an investor myself, I found many foreign developers do not offer freehold titles, and there are concerns about their long-term commitment,” said Efrat Tio, CEO of Murino Group, on Monday, June 16, 2025.
Murino Group positions itself as a boutique local developer delivering curated, small-scale projects with a clear lifestyle focus. All units will be available to Indonesian citizens with full freehold titles. By collaborating with local architects, contractors, and consultants, the company aims to achieve international-quality design while supporting domestic industry.
Murino has also partnered with national banks to provide mortgage financing (Kredit Pemilikan Rumah or KPR) and flexible payment options for local buyers.
The company’s first project, The Ease Canggu, is scheduled to launch publicly in August 2025. Located on Jalan Pantai Batu Mejan, just nine minutes on foot from the beach, the development will offer 25 villas priced between Rp 10 billion and Rp 18 billion ($600,000–$1.1 million) and 24 apartments priced from Rp 3 billion to Rp 6 billion ($180,000–$360,000).
All units will be professionally managed as a five-star boutique hotel, giving owners the choice to use them without restrictions or lease them through a full-service hospitality model. Murino projects annual returns on investment between eight and twelve percent, citing sustained demand in Bali’s high-end rental market.
The Ease Canggu is designed around wellness living, integrating architecture, amenities, and landscaping to promote health and relaxation. Planned features include biophilic lighting aligned with human circadian rhythms for improved sleep quality, a centralized water treatment plant delivering potable water to all units, and seamless indoor-outdoor connections with abundant natural light and greenery.
The complex will be surrounded by eucalyptus trees, serving both aesthetic and functional roles by filtering air, deterring mosquitoes naturally, and reducing noise. Residents will have access to a rooftop pool, sauna, cold plunge, gym, and other fitness amenities.
Construction is already underway, with completion targeted for December 2026. Murino Group says it aims to demonstrate that Indonesian developers can deliver internationally competitive, design-driven properties with legal certainty and reliable after-sales support for local investors.
Murino Group is an Indonesian boutique property developer focused on exclusive, design-driven residential projects in Bali. The company specializes in small-scale, curated developments offering full freehold ownership to Indonesian citizens. By collaborating with local professionals, Murino Group aims to deliver high-quality properties that support the domestic industry while providing secure, long-term investment opportunities.
(Source: Jakartadaily.id by Muhamad Al Azhari)
