“Building My Dream Villa in Bali Finally Felt Simple”. Stephanie’s Experience with Balimmo

Where It All Began

When I decided to build a villa in Bali, I was excited.
Sun, design, rental potential, long-term value, on paper, everything made sense. Bali felt like the right place to invest, both emotionally and financially.

What I didn’t expect was how confusing, stressful, and fragile the process could become when you don’t have the right team.

And yes, I had a lot of issues before things finally went right.

Confusion, Delays, And Constant Doubt

Like many investors, I started with local contacts and intermediaries. On the surface, everything sounded reassuring. But very quickly, I began running into problems that were difficult to resolve:

• Promises without clear explanations

• Unclear timelines and changing information

• A strong feeling of “I don’t really control what’s happening”
  
  

In Bali, the hardest part isn’t choosing a beautiful design . it’s understanding who you can actually trust, how legal and administrative matters are being handled, and whether your project is being managed with real accountability.

That uncertainty is what eventually led me to look for a different approach.
That’s when I found Balimmo.

Discovering Balimmo: A Different Working Approach

What stood out to me early on was not marketing or presentation, but structure.

Rather than focusing on outcomes alone, the initial discussions centered on process . how a project is organized, what is included at each stage, and how decisions are validated along the way.

Through those early conversations, I gained clarity on:

• How the project would be structured

• What was included (and what wasn’t)

• How risks were identified and managed

• How decisions were documented step by step
  
  

For the first time, I felt more informed about what was happening and why certain choices were being made.

Support Beyond Construction Delivery

I want to be very honest here.

There were moments when I was tired, stressed, and discouraged because of my earlier experiences. During those periods, communication and follow-through became especially important.

Julien Hognon and Julien Zordan remained available to explain options, address concerns, and revisit decisions when necessary. Questions weren’t avoided, and challenges weren’t dismissed.

That level of continuity and responsiveness played a significant role in rebuilding confidence in the process.

What Changed In Practical Terms

A clearer, more structured process

Balimmo operates with defined construction phases and responsibilities, with particular attention to land security and regulatory considerations. This approach helped reduce uncertainty and provided a clearer framework for progress.

Examples of completed and ongoing villa projects are publicly available through the company’s villa catalog.

Execution aligned with planning

Rather than relying solely on visual concepts, the focus was on how designs translated into on-site execution . including materials, finishes, and durability.

Progress updates and on-site construction stages are also shared publicly through Balimmo’s Instagram account.

Consideration beyond handover

Construction does not end at delivery. Planning extended into how the villa would function over time, whether for personal use or future occupancy, which influenced certain design and layout decisions.

Reflections For Those Considering Building In Bali

Based on my experience, choosing a construction partner should involve more than timelines or projected outcomes.

Key factors that mattered most to me were:

• Clarity of process

• Legal and administrative seriousness

• Quality of communication

• How challenges are handled when plans need adjustment

Because at some point, something will require a decision . and that’s when structure and accountability matter most.

Looking Back On The Experience

Today, when I’m asked how to approach a villa project in Bali, my answer is shaped by experience rather than recommendation alone. What ultimately made the process feel manageable was working within a clear and structured framework.

• For those interested in understanding how Balimmo organizes its work, information about its construction methodology is available at https://balimmo-construction.com/.

• Current projects and ongoing opportunities can be reviewed at https://www.go.balimmo.fr/.

• For a broader overview of the local investment framework, Balimmo also provides an investor guide that outlines regulatory considerations and common project structures.

Building in Bali can be a rewarding experience when expectations, responsibilities, and processes are clearly defined. In my case, having access to a more structured working framework ultimately shaped the outcome of the project.