Land disputes are among the most common — and most expensive — legal problems in Indonesia. Most of them can be avoided with careful due diligence before signing.
The Five Checks
- Verify the certificate and ownership history at BPN
- Search for mortgages, blocks, and other encumbrances
- Confirm zoning against the regional spatial plan
- Check court records for pending disputes
- Confirm land and building tax (PBB) payments
Conclusion
A structured due diligence report gives buyers and lenders the confidence to proceed — or the leverage to renegotiate.
