Land acquisition in Bali carries risks that are easy to miss without local due diligence: certificate type and chain of title, zoning (RTRW/RDTR) compatibility with your intended use, outstanding liens or disputes, building and environmental permits, and the tax position of the transaction. Each of these can independently derail a purchase long after money has changed hands. This checklist walks through the five checks we run on every acquisition we advise on, so you can approach a purchase with clear eyes rather than good intentions.