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Buyers Urged to Check Apartment Projects Before Paying
Experts in Indonesia are warning people to look beyond a low price when buying an apartment, especially before construction is complete.
In an off-plan sale, buyers are relying on a developer to finish the building later, as promised.
Some apartment projects in the country have been delayed or left unfinished, weakening buyers’ confidence.
Experts say problems can arise when developers lack funds, demand is below the number of units available, or projects lack the required permits.
Buyers are advised to check the project’s permits and land ownership, monitor construction progress, and review the developer’s track record.
They should also read the sale agreement closely, including the handover deadline and penalties for delays.
Those who can afford it may consider a completed unit or a project further along in construction, while weighing the risk as well as the price.
Prospective apartment buyers in Indonesia are urged to check project and land legality before paying.
They are also advised to review construction progress, the developer’s track record and the sale-and-purchase agreement.
Experts warn that buying a pre-sale unit means relying on a developer to complete it as promised.
They cite weak developer funding, low demand and construction permits as factors behind stalled projects.
Buyers who can afford it are advised to consider completed units or projects further along in construction.
- Who
- Prospective apartment buyers in Indonesia.
- What
- Experts advise buyers to check project legality, land ownership, construction progress and the developer before paying.
- When
- The article was published on October 10, 2026.
- Where
- Indonesia.
- Why
- Apartment projects have been delayed or stalled, and buyers face risks tied to developer funding, permits and demand.
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- Publication date
- October 10, 2026
- Suggested price range
- Rp 300 million to Rp 500 million
- Developer capital cited
- Rp 25 billion to Rp 50 billion
- Colliers Indonesia research head
- Ferry Salanto
- Indonesia Property Watch CEO
- Ali Tranghanda
What people are saying
Buying an apartment is different from buying something already available, especially if you buy at the pre-sale stage; consumers are not only buying a unit but also buying the developer’s promise.
The most important thing is not only, can I afford to buy? but also, can I afford the risk?
Demand is not yet as large as the available supply.
It usually stalls because the developer insists on going ahead. The permits do not come through, so it stalls.
Sources
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