Living In Bali - Renovating a modest beach-house

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We decided to make life interesting by starting a new renovation in Bali.
Just 1 block away from the beach this is a perfect medium term project that we can use to transform a tired old "Bali Dwelling" into a fun and comfortable rental unit.
Start with us on Day 1 to follow the project to completion.
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  • @CovidConQuitTheCensorship
    @CovidConQuitTheCensorship8 ай бұрын

    Love the open plan layout. There's definitely the potential to make it really nice. I like the cobblestone floor in the entrance

  • @ptolamaustittan
    @ptolamaustittan8 ай бұрын

    The entrance should be left as is only stop the water from coming straight down leave it for the scooters to be parked instead of outside it's actually like a mini garage . Place gutters very large ones enough to catch all the water and send it outside . The white tiles also need to be upgraded to non slip . Also place horizontal one foot long window's on the walls to allow light to come it made from them glass bricks, say about 20cm below the roof line . Bedrooms are going to be the hardest to do if you don't get it right .

  • @user-oo6hm5jk3l
    @user-oo6hm5jk3l8 ай бұрын

    Excellent idea. As time goes by and life becomes more expensive in the west there will be more people wanting to come to Bali and assess whether or not it is for them. Having a base such as this would be perfect for that purpose. I can see you with multiple such properties in the future

  • @emilymarin6056
    @emilymarin60568 ай бұрын

    I love it. I was thinking the exact same thing that you mentioned turning the pebbled open area into an indoor garden 💚

  • @bradad2026
    @bradad20268 ай бұрын

    Reminds me of losmans in the late 70's, early 80's.

  • @glennjohnvanroon1026
    @glennjohnvanroon10268 ай бұрын

    That is a great start, looking forward to seeing the finished product Muzz. Glenn from Australia

  • @user-jn5fw4fp3k
    @user-jn5fw4fp3k8 ай бұрын

    G’day Murray, what a great bungalow you got you hands on, I can see it has fantastic potential, all the best with this build, can’t wait to see it finished. Cheers Michael

  • @vickokoszka6836
    @vickokoszka68368 ай бұрын

    Hey Muzza, Another GREAT PROJECT youve got there......youve already done the leg work to know where to get what. So I believe this one will be a lot smoother and easy compared to your first reno. The plants in the bathroom are called Homalomena ( or shield/ spade plant ). The taller one is a Dracena ( or happy plant ). Dont cut back the plams by the front entrance, theyre called Lady Palm.....you can dig up the clump and divide them to produce new INSTANT plants. LOVE the old school style of the bungalow....good size rooms and good layout as it is. A sliding glass doors or french glass doors into the side yard would give a nice outlook and a good space to chill out in. Would make a great garden with a couple lge fragipanis and ylanga ylanga and palms. Bit of paving......it will look fantastic. Great find Muzza and Vie.....and a really good idea with the medium/ long rental. Gives someone time to look around to find exactly what they want....have a bit of fun and start/go through the process of getting their visas etc sorted out. ✨️❤🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏✨️ Looking forward to this one😊

  • @wadeperrie
    @wadeperrie8 ай бұрын

    Fantastic potential...wow. Get rid of that light that is casting the shadow of the ceiling fan directly where the TV would be that would be annoying 😂

  • @meldub3039
    @meldub30398 ай бұрын

    Looks good! Glass sliding doors beside the cobbled area so you can open or close and still see the lounge room jungle? Then you can aircon too!

  • @elizabethcolman4642
    @elizabethcolman46428 ай бұрын

    How exciting, you already have one renovation under your belt and I am sure you guys will do a great job with this one. Very excited to watch your progress. Cheers

  • @nathanskinner777
    @nathanskinner7773 ай бұрын

    It's perfect. I love it. That's the bali I remember from my youth and love

  • @justindawson3428
    @justindawson34288 ай бұрын

    Awesome little bachelor pad. Me coming from tropical Aus I just see mozzies so I would screen of the entrance area with big sliding screens this allowing the breeze to flow but keeping the biting insects out. If you add a A/C then just add a curtain you will be amazed how much a simple curtain will help keep it cool, again it can be drawn out the way to keep the breeze flowing when desired. What ever you do you should do well out of it.

  • @user-mp5ww2bt7q
    @user-mp5ww2bt7q8 ай бұрын

    That staircase nearly killed you. Are you ok mate? Pls don’t ruin the original floor, in the living room, it’s what tourists like to see. The bath idea in the living room isn’t great, giving American, 1970 roadside sex motel vibes. The green space next to the house would make a great patio,nobody would long term, rent a place in paradise, without any outdoor space, so good idea! As you are married to a local, why don’t you buy a small property? Especially as you are thinking long term and investing money in home improvements and renovations, in what’s eventually just a rented space? Having been to Bali several times, I know that simple village homes can be bought cheap as chips or small plots of land. You are a great guy, you will make it work! 👍🏽

  • @margaretgregory5677
    @margaretgregory56773 ай бұрын

    Good luck with the renovations Muzza, it will be lovely when finished ✅❤️

  • @rhonalee1107
    @rhonalee11078 ай бұрын

    Good on you Muzz you can make it look great, and I'm looking forward to seeing your new product rhona

  • @waterbug1135
    @waterbug11358 ай бұрын

    I think you're right about keeping the roof open as much as possible and the big gutter inside the house would be cool. I live in Phoenix AZ US, desert, 48 C. I've done some experiments and hot air rising of course is true, but results have been disappointing. Doesn't move as much air as I thought. Shading the roof makes a much bigger difference.

  • @very_reasonable532
    @very_reasonable5328 ай бұрын

    Enjoying your videos mate. I’m coming over around Feb for a month or so and hope to catch up with you. Cheers.

  • @wendyg08061
    @wendyg080618 ай бұрын

    Definitely has great potential! Interested to see the end result

  • @jacquikennedy2634
    @jacquikennedy26348 ай бұрын

    Sounds like a great plan. I am keen to look for an opportunity over there as well. Must catch up next time we come over. Good Job Muzza !!

  • @user-kl5jf2ky9n
    @user-kl5jf2ky9n8 ай бұрын

    What a great little place…can’t wait to see what you do with it👍🏼

  • @blobsha
    @blobsha8 ай бұрын

    Great job on the new project 😊 i agree an indoor garden would look great

  • @jefffinlay3477
    @jefffinlay34778 ай бұрын

    Great vid muzza!looking forward to the next one!love the low budget accommodations!

  • @anthonyhunt561
    @anthonyhunt5618 ай бұрын

    Good advice first thing check with notaries who owns the land, all of them.

  • @pt4036
    @pt40367 ай бұрын

    love your content murray you are doing a great job to help expats

  • @wayneallard9854
    @wayneallard98548 ай бұрын

    Muzza… more stories than Walt Disney!!! Awesome

  • @TheBizzerk2001
    @TheBizzerk20018 ай бұрын

    Muzza the square drive bits are called "Robinson bits" named after the Canadian inventer

  • @Designej
    @Designej8 ай бұрын

    What a fabulous project! Looking forward to seeing progress

  • @johnmcglashan7558
    @johnmcglashan75588 ай бұрын

    What a great video mate very informative im sure this will help a lot of people.👍

  • @user-ot1xg1nt8c
    @user-ot1xg1nt8c4 ай бұрын

    Love to see how it turns out😊

  • @edstraker8451
    @edstraker84518 ай бұрын

    Solid advice, Muzz. 👍

  • @Flitalidapouet
    @Flitalidapouet8 ай бұрын

    What a nice house, even in it's current state.

  • @petrapearce9556
    @petrapearce95568 ай бұрын

    Good luck. Great idea

  • @jennynairn1388
    @jennynairn13888 ай бұрын

    With that much water coming in, yes the plants are great, but I would be concerned about existing rising damp, that not only damages the walls but creates mould. Not trying to put a downer on your project, just putting thoughts in, as I watch your video.

  • @alistairmcdonald2382
    @alistairmcdonald23828 ай бұрын

    That close to the beach 👍

  • @melindasmith5220
    @melindasmith52208 ай бұрын

    Love it Muzza. Nice Lil gem.

  • @jennynairn1388
    @jennynairn13888 ай бұрын

    Love the idea of a bath in the garden inside, but consider mosquitos. Maybe plant some anti-mosquito plants that can live inside.

  • @bettyboop7426
    @bettyboop74268 ай бұрын

    Muzza,I saw a quick video of you on another channel discussing worst nationality of tourists. When they mentioned Bali you popped up and they discussed Aussie tourists

  • @MurrayWilkinson1

    @MurrayWilkinson1

    8 ай бұрын

    I'm getting famous.. or infamous

  • @allisonking2942
    @allisonking29428 ай бұрын

    Hi , I think they used to have twinkly lights across the road where you met Bobo. It used to have lots of places to eat and shop. Hopefully they can make it a nice place again. Thanks 😊

  • @michaelmasters219
    @michaelmasters2198 ай бұрын

    Mate I do believe your on a winner good on you and your wife

  • @chriswalker7972
    @chriswalker79728 ай бұрын

    You're onto a winner there that's for sure.

  • @bernadettesheehan3528
    @bernadettesheehan35288 ай бұрын

    Looks like it has a lot of potential and can’t wait to see the finished product 😊 Can I ask where you get your Aussie sausages from?

  • @ban01t
    @ban01t8 ай бұрын

    Will be watching with interest Muzza.

  • @paulkelly6526
    @paulkelly65268 ай бұрын

    Has great character, and I can see real potential

  • @Hayleyjhack
    @Hayleyjhack8 ай бұрын

    So much potential !!

  • @brianwhite2285
    @brianwhite22858 ай бұрын

    Omg renovates delight muzzas the block Bali style. Brian Perth Australia

  • @user-bb4wg9cq3p
    @user-bb4wg9cq3p8 ай бұрын

    Luv it would be keen maybe to to use longer term .. Will keep watching your progress

  • @penelopera8404
    @penelopera84048 ай бұрын

    Fabulous - I can't wait to shift in. 🙂

  • @daveyrok
    @daveyrok8 ай бұрын

    mate superb,im going to watch this space,keen too rent very long term ,closely watching,cheers muzza

  • @davecaskey159
    @davecaskey1598 ай бұрын

    Talk to the guys who have lived here for a long time...many expats in Sanur who can advise.

  • @user-mk1yc7mw5y
    @user-mk1yc7mw5y8 ай бұрын

    Murray, it’s a dump and always will be, no matter what you spend on it. John in Sanur 😊

  • @MurrayWilkinson1

    @MurrayWilkinson1

    8 ай бұрын

    Well I won't invite you over.. that's easy

  • @baliwalknshops1517
    @baliwalknshops15178 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing Muzza

  • @Enlightenment246
    @Enlightenment2468 ай бұрын

    Nice project but in urgent need of windows, a bit of a cave right now. I personally don’t like this place it needs a lot of money right now and return will only come very far in the future. Just walk away from this place. 🙏 The shower was once a step in shower with a wall around the sides to keep water in, they just closed it up bc they most probably had a drainage problem.

  • @waynekavanagh745
    @waynekavanagh7458 ай бұрын

    Good work Muzza, I would go on your list as a regular renter of it for a few months at a time. 👍

  • @MurrayWilkinson1

    @MurrayWilkinson1

    8 ай бұрын

    Deal! Stay in touch. It is a great place in a great location . Just needs some love

  • @ehawolczecki8759
    @ehawolczecki87598 ай бұрын

    Interesting video thanks again

  • @jennynairn1388
    @jennynairn13888 ай бұрын

    I'm not sure 5 grand will do it, Muzza. I hope it does, even with local prices 🙏🏻

  • @stevebrien6203
    @stevebrien62038 ай бұрын

    Bridig traditional cooling normaly on the roof. You can buy good houses bali style 3 or 4bedrooms fo 800 mil

  • @evolveausevolveaus
    @evolveausevolveaus8 ай бұрын

    On ya Muzza, im really thinking about moving out of cold Victoria. Bali sounds like the place to be.

  • @SuiGenerisAbbie
    @SuiGenerisAbbie8 ай бұрын

    Muz, at 03:46, I reckon that the green sheet of plastic is not nearly long enough to deflect the torrential downpours. The whole house lounge area will end up a wet room!

  • @michaelostle7943
    @michaelostle79438 ай бұрын

    Good stuff Muzz I have a 25 year Contract on The Maluku Islands Kei kecil ..Good Advise on this Insurance it's a Real Issue Keep Hammering Home this ..Another Topic is Airlines wanting two way tickets which is differcult if you don't have plans..You always can a buy a Ferry from Batam to singapore ..20 bucks

  • @Designej

    @Designej

    8 ай бұрын

    My mother was born on Kai Cecil, she is a Dumatubun. The name of the airport there. Very interested in visiting soon. 😊

  • @sproket168
    @sproket1688 ай бұрын

    As a money maker probably not so good. As for a project for making videos excellent

  • @imamiranda-brown7716
    @imamiranda-brown77168 ай бұрын

    Sorry to be a Debbie Downer but all I can thing of is Dengue Fever with the Mozzies with that open area down stairs. No thank you

  • @fraserpayne5720
    @fraserpayne57208 ай бұрын

    Muzz at the departure lounge to Darwin got to catch up next time I'm getting to bloody old to party lol

  • @alistairmcdonald2382
    @alistairmcdonald23828 ай бұрын

    Wise advise THANKS

  • @drpk6514
    @drpk65148 ай бұрын

    Thanks Muzza Would highly appreciate it if you make a video about the cost of renting/buying a shop in Bali (I understand it depends on the location, so somewhere with tourist traffic). Also the business starting info anything would be appreciated. Cheers

  • @MurrayWilkinson1

    @MurrayWilkinson1

    8 ай бұрын

    I will chat to some business owners soon to discuss the good and bad

  • @drpk6514

    @drpk6514

    8 ай бұрын

    Great thanks mate @@MurrayWilkinson1

  • @jennynairn1388
    @jennynairn13888 ай бұрын

    I'd be a tad concerned about mozzies coming in through the gaps on the ceiling. Not sure how you'd fix that?

  • @bellahlangford7676
    @bellahlangford76768 ай бұрын

    Of course u can renovate, I wouldn’t like the water coming in and since I’m a princess I’d need a/c please muzza

  • @deanostevenson9238
    @deanostevenson92388 ай бұрын

    Great updates off what is available from someone living in Indonesia

  • @SuperScratchproof
    @SuperScratchproof8 ай бұрын

    Hi Murray, love ya channel bud. We were just in Bali a few days ago and I kept an eye out for you. Mate, gotta ask where is this property and how much did you pay? Did you lease it?

  • @sharonbrown1033
    @sharonbrown10338 ай бұрын

    Hi Muzza cant wait to see it finished will you put in windows cant wait to catch up and chat come over soon with my partner to live

  • @CovidConQuitTheCensorship
    @CovidConQuitTheCensorship8 ай бұрын

    You were puffing after walking up those stairs. You don't sound in good health. Are you okay?

  • @MurrayWilkinson1

    @MurrayWilkinson1

    8 ай бұрын

    What do you expect from double vaxxed old buggers

  • @libatalklieb5793

    @libatalklieb5793

    8 ай бұрын

    Heart disease. God help him if he needs an OP.

  • @CovidConQuitTheCensorship

    @CovidConQuitTheCensorship

    8 ай бұрын

    @@MurrayWilkinson1 Tell me you didn't

  • @Shaggy_Steve
    @Shaggy_Steve8 ай бұрын

    I love how as the video went on you got hotter and hotter and sweat came through, must be humid as hell over there atm I'd love to see footage of that open roof when it's bucketing down rain What a bizarre concept Place looks great!

  • @MurrayWilkinson1

    @MurrayWilkinson1

    8 ай бұрын

    perhaps I can make a deliberate waterfall down the wall when it rains.. might look bizarre

  • @MrMelo34
    @MrMelo348 ай бұрын

    When i stayed in a Villa in Ubud in March this year.. It was so hot and muggy didn't need hot water..🤣🥵

  • @caroncato419
    @caroncato4198 ай бұрын

    Window will solve airflow & light issues.. where you said the aircon might go

  • @davidstorer5551
    @davidstorer55514 ай бұрын

    I have a flat Sanur AC shower sit down toilet seperate kitchen lounge bedroom in one big room. It's good . $100 a month.

  • @sharonbowen341
    @sharonbowen3418 ай бұрын

    Interesting

  • @gumbie007gumbie007
    @gumbie007gumbie0078 ай бұрын

    Its gons be dope should do a raffle for the first weeks stay for your subs

  • @stevenjohannesen88
    @stevenjohannesen888 ай бұрын

    Love how your sweating like your in a Furness! I forgot how HOT and humid it is in Bali,

  • @jennynairn1388
    @jennynairn13888 ай бұрын

    Maybe I missed it, are you looking to purchase this property, Muzza? Weight up initial costs, reno costs and potential income. Plus on-going maintenance costs.

  • @MurrayWilkinson1

    @MurrayWilkinson1

    8 ай бұрын

    Yep we did that and rented it for 10 years

  • @jennynairn1388

    @jennynairn1388

    8 ай бұрын

    @MurrayWilkinson1 good to see you have a good following. When I get back to Bali to be with my fiancè, who I pine for every minute of the day and restless sleep, it would be cool to meet in person. We're based in Sanur, though.

  • @nightnursetaiaotoi
    @nightnursetaiaotoi8 ай бұрын

    Indoor outdoor flow🫶 water feature

  • @fraserpayne5720
    @fraserpayne57208 ай бұрын

    They are still doin work Kuta beach and poppies lane still bloody quiet but Bagus bars still cool as long as U don't walk into the ladies toilet lol

  • @sananna66
    @sananna668 ай бұрын

    So just going back what is the toilet and bathroom like? How much are you thinking of marketing it for? Does it have a pool? I am considering doing exactly this? I want to seriously consider moving there, but have so many questions. Is there a way I can contact you direct? Coming over May next year, but have some questions that I would like to ask you.

  • @MurrayWilkinson1

    @MurrayWilkinson1

    8 ай бұрын

    muzza@balidonate.org

  • @bellahlangford7676
    @bellahlangford76768 ай бұрын

    U go muzzle, put a bath wherever u want, must have a/c

  • @alistairmcdonald2382
    @alistairmcdonald23828 ай бұрын

    A different way of living, it’s a different climate

  • @leesalyer8944
    @leesalyer89448 ай бұрын

    Hey Murray , what's the deal with this permit I heard about called Pondok Wisata ??

  • @MurrayWilkinson1

    @MurrayWilkinson1

    8 ай бұрын

    ppbali.com/what-is-a-pondok-wisata/ explains it well. Luckily my wife is Indonesian and our company will be set up through her. There are ways for non-indonesians to run property but it is complicated. I use www.matesrates.cc for all my property and legal consultations

  • @jennynairn1388
    @jennynairn13888 ай бұрын

    Hati hati Muzza. I know this might sound weird, but the number 4, between Cantonese and Mandarin, means death. Hati hati 🙏🏻 Yes, I know it's not China 😅 It's about numbers.

  • @gavinchalk6071
    @gavinchalk60718 ай бұрын

    Hey Muzzer , is this something you own or leasehold

  • @MurrayWilkinson1

    @MurrayWilkinson1

    8 ай бұрын

    Lease

  • @WendDesaulniers
    @WendDesaulniers7 ай бұрын

    Why is it called a beach house, is the beach walking distance?

  • @acessonly9397
    @acessonly93978 ай бұрын

    Will TV be mounted on the wall and be a LG?

  • @MurrayWilkinson1

    @MurrayWilkinson1

    8 ай бұрын

    I’m not sure yet. Why?

  • @acessonly9397

    @acessonly9397

    8 ай бұрын

    @@MurrayWilkinson1my favourite style of TV mate

  • @deborahannv
    @deborahannv8 ай бұрын

    extend the plants......but no tub in the main living area!

  • @johnnorman1793
    @johnnorman17938 ай бұрын

    Surely you would have to enclose that pebbled waterfall area off, otherwise any tikkus and millions of mozzies would be going everywhere in the house. The internal area of the house has to closed off to the wildlife..!!🤣

  • @AllSpace
    @AllSpace8 ай бұрын

    has everything gone up like australia?

  • @MurrayWilkinson1

    @MurrayWilkinson1

    8 ай бұрын

    Mostly yes, but local products are insanely cheap here

  • @charlottearmstrong5189
    @charlottearmstrong51898 ай бұрын

    Your a crazy person lol😅

  • @AbbeyWare-qy1ke
    @AbbeyWare-qy1ke8 ай бұрын

    The big question is it near a Muslim prayer area

  • @MurrayWilkinson1

    @MurrayWilkinson1

    8 ай бұрын

    Not that I know of

  • @anthonyhunt561
    @anthonyhunt5618 ай бұрын

    Muzza keep looking you will find better than this. It’s a knock down and rebuild.😮

  • @blobsha

    @blobsha

    8 ай бұрын

    Why ? its a solid timber structure ,no need to knock down if it's already a solid shell

  • @user-mp5ww2bt7q

    @user-mp5ww2bt7q

    8 ай бұрын

    I agree, the building seems, for Bali village buildings, to be in great condition. Build in stones solid roof.

  • @anthonyhunt561

    @anthonyhunt561

    8 ай бұрын

    As you can tell this is a basic Indonesian building, the top ratten walls on the top is one of the cheapest way to build. I think the ground level piles are not strong to hold a second floor, that why the ratten walls. Run down at the back of the complex so maybe the original building. Your wife would be better off buying a free standing building that you could own and putting money in for a long term investment.

  • @brianhook8655
    @brianhook86558 ай бұрын

    Maybe collect rainwater

  • @donnachapple5076
    @donnachapple50768 ай бұрын

    Muzza could you give advice on a deceased estate of a bali retiree?

  • @MurrayWilkinson1

    @MurrayWilkinson1

    8 ай бұрын

    Contact enquiry@matesrates.cc he is an Aussie that might be able to point you in the right direction

  • @ClintonCarro
    @ClintonCarro2 ай бұрын

    can i come stay ???

  • @neilsbikes76
    @neilsbikes768 ай бұрын

    Is Bali in Indonesia?

  • @MurrayWilkinson1

    @MurrayWilkinson1

    8 ай бұрын

    Yes

  • @neilsbikes76

    @neilsbikes76

    8 ай бұрын

    @@MurrayWilkinson1 Is Bali a country?

  • @jennynairn1388
    @jennynairn13888 ай бұрын

    Plant some "Mother-Law" tongues. Purifies the air.

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