Surabaya Real Estate: Houses, Apartments and Land

Surabaya is a port and industrial centre with Tanjung Perak harbour and Juanda International Airport to the south. It has grown around business districts, malls and gated residential estates, particularly in the west and east of the city. Heavy traffic and flooding in some low-lying areas affect daily life, so check drainage and the developer's reputation. Expat demand comes from manufacturing, trading and consulting rather than tourism.

Foreigners cannot hold freehold land title in Indonesia. They can usually hold a right of use (Hak Pakai) over a house or an apartment unit, subject to minimum price thresholds and residence status, or invest through an Indonesian company structure. Rules are updated often and differ by region, so use a notary (PPAT) and an Indonesian lawyer. See our Indonesia consultation guide, financing page and Indonesia overview.

Sidoarjo lies immediately south and is a common commuter and industrial belt. Tangerang and Jakarta Timur are in the Jakarta area on Java's west, so they are a different market.