Looking to unplug from the corporate office world and live the life of a digital nomad? New Lombok properties from Invest Islands might be the answer you’re looking for.
Have you noticed you’re getting invited to a lot of farewell parties at the moment? Perhaps you’ve deemed your daily commute a little less crowded and the lines for afterword drinks a little shorter? You’d have to live under a rock not to have noticed how many professionals have left Hong Kong recently. According to Asia Nikkei, the population of “Asia’s World City” fell by 116,000 residents between 2020 and 2021, and the exodus continues in 2022, so there’s no harm in researching possible alternatives.
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If you’ve become accustomed to remote working and don’t mind replacing your commute with killer surf breaks, one of those alternatives might be Lombok. With its lush green interiors, pristine beaches, and proximity to Bali, Lombok property continues to seduce would-be remote workers and investors, especially after the Indonesian government announced a new five-year tax-free visa and another for second home owners.
All you need to do is find suitable digs and Invest Islands has two worth a second look.
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Nestled at Torok Bay on the island’s south coast and available for purchase now, Gran Meliá Lombok is an award-winning luxury retreat set to open in 2025. It will feature 110 pool villas, including beachfront duplexes and one-to-three-bedroom hillside sanctuaries, crafted in a variety of dramatic architectural styles. Each villa is a masterpiece of high-style, low-impact design that blends high-spec interiors, panoramic windows, pool decks and uninterrupted hillside or ocean views.
Alternatively, for those seeking a complete physical and spiritual reset, Mandala Eco-Village is a heavenly hilltop estate that merges sustainability and modernity. Set on a hilltop, surrounded by rice paddies and with panoramic views of Mount Rinjani and the ocean, this eco-sensitive community features 88 residential units, leisure facilities, shops, an international school and various permaculture projects to promote healthy, considerate lifestyles. With clean energy solutions and cultural integrity, Mandala is designed to build a better future for its residents, the local population and the planet.
And who doesn’t want that?
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