About Us
We keep your investment safe, secure and simplified.
Our Beginnings
Palm View Properties was launched on Gili Air in 2021 by South African Real Estate Entrepreneur, Desvann Van Vuuren, and his wife, American International Aid Worker, Emilie Greenhalgh. Palm View Properties is a boutique property investment and business services company that has the goal of demystifying and simplifying Indonesia’s complicated real estate sector for outside investors. We seek to match local property owners with potential buyers, objectively representing both sides so that everyone receives the best outcome.
Our Commitment
Palm View Properties is committed to only dealing in properties that have legal, registered certificates without any disputes. In the past, many companies have used nominee agreements in land transactions with foreigners. These agreements are invalid and do not protect the buyer. Palm View Properties offers you a suite of business services with your property purchase to ensure that you are protected for the future.
Our Mission
At Palm View Properties we apply a simple philosophy: treat and service our customers in the same manner in which we would like to be treated and serviced. We understand that acquiring real estate can be an overwhelming experience, even more so in a foreign country. Thus, we commit ourselves to at all times be clear, flexible and transparent. We undertake to assist you as a property investor in the wonderful archipelago of Indonesia every step of the way and ensure that your transaction goes smoothly and ultimately becomes the stepping stone to one of the most rewarding moments of your life.
Our Vision
Our vision is clear : provide foreign and local investors with a safe, secure and simplified platform to realise your dream of acquiring property on a tropical island. We seek to contribute in a positive manner to the beautiful country of Indonesia and its people, and we want to provide a trusted link between buyers and sellers whilst investing in the local skills we surround ourselves with. We are a diverse business who seeks to not only be successful at our trade of real estate sales and marketing, but also to uplift the economy around us by empowering the local community.
For Buyers
On the buyer’s side, we accompany the property sale with the business set-up necessary for foreigners who wish to buy land in Indonesia, called a PMA, while also providing business, resident, and stay permits, commonly known as KITAS. We can help you set up a will, advise you on taxes, and manage the maintenance of your property after you move in. If you want to buy a piece of land and build your dream house, we will help you obtain all necessary permits. We can also set up long-term leases to help you realise your dream business.
For Sellers
On the seller’s side, we will hold in-depth consultations to help you determine the market value of your property and advise you on any action required to make your property more marketable. Once you enter into a listing agreement with us, we will take high-resolution photographs and drone footage of your property and create custom listing videos and announcements that we will share on our social media accounts.
Realise Your Dream
Having worked in real estate in the Gilis for the past two years, we have already built up a strong pipeline and loyal following, and we endeavor to make the best match between buyers and sellers. Whether you already live on the Gilis or can’t wait to make your tropical paradise dream come true, we can’t wait to work with you!
Meet Our Team
Desvann Jesmond Van Vuuren
CEO & Founder
Desvann is a South African-born real estate entrepreneur with a background in timeshare, travel club and real estate sales and marketing.
He was responsible for establishing the first ever registered and licensed real estate brokerage on the three Gili Islands and he has been greatly responsible for pioneering the way for brokerages on the Gili Islands today.
Although being part of the first agency on the Gili islands, it was not until late 2021 when he decided to break away from a partnership and establish Palm View Properties independently with a new and improved vision and business model.
Palm View Properties is the result of years of practical experience of the Gili islands, loads of school fees and many educational journeys.
We currently host the largest portfolio of luxury villas under our property management division as well as having made the successful step up into the property development space where we currently hold multiple successful luxury villa developments under our property development division.
“I am determined to make Palm View Properties a household name in real estate across Indonesia and particularly to ensure that investors have a safe, secure and simplified experience.”
He was responsible for establishing the first ever registered and licensed real estate brokerage on the three Gili Islands and he has been greatly responsible for pioneering the way for brokerages on the Gili Islands today.
Although being part of the first agency on the Gili islands, it was not until late 2021 when he decided to break away from a partnership and establish Palm View Properties independently with a new and improved vision and business model.
Palm View Properties is the result of years of practical experience of the Gili islands, loads of school fees and many educational journeys.
We currently host the largest portfolio of luxury villas under our property management division as well as having made the successful step up into the property development space where we currently hold multiple successful luxury villa developments under our property development division.
“I am determined to make Palm View Properties a household name in real estate across Indonesia and particularly to ensure that investors have a safe, secure and simplified experience.”
Zulkarnaen
Legal & Immigration Expert
Zul was born in Lombok, Indonesia and is passionate about his job. An immigration expert with a degree in law, he has an in-depth understanding of Indonesian immigration law for both local citizens and foreigners as well as having a wealth of knowledge of real estate law.
Zul has been responsible for numerous foreign nationals successfully obtaining the correct visas to enter, live and work in Indonesia, both temporarily and permanently, he is also the legal mind behind our company and ensures safe and secure structuring of our clients investments.
He is a great asset to the Palm View Properties team and an even greater asset to our valued clients across the world.
Emilie Greenhalgh
Co-Founder AND CONTENT DIRECTOR
Emilie is the Co-Founder alongside her husband, Desvann, and also fills the role as Communications Director for Palm View Properties. She was born in the U.S. and has lived overseas for a decade as a humanitarian aid worker. She has written a memoir about these experiences and also regularly writes articles about global events. Emilie has trained on social media strategy and brings writing, photography, and communications skills to Palm View Properties. She holds an MA in International Relations and Economics from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.
Meet Our Partners
Seven Stones Indonesia
Real Estate and Business Services Specialists
Our latest partnership with Seven Stones Indonesia adds a huge amount of value for our clients here at Palm View Properties and opens up a whole new world and wider range of service offerings.
Seven Stones Indonesia provides progressive, smart and collaborative Investment Solutions, including Private and Commercial Property Services, Investment and Business Advisory Services, Financial Planning, Branding, Legal Assistance and Consultations. We are customer-centric, believing in authentic engagement to deliver lifetime value to and for all stakeholders with the aim of boosting business, growth and prosperity for our clients and partners across Indonesia and beyond. We do good, then we do well because we believe in creating a better world by focusing on what matters, so doing business in Indonesia is more efficient, more effective and more empowering.
Seven Stones Indonesia provides progressive, smart and collaborative Investment Solutions, including Private and Commercial Property Services, Investment and Business Advisory Services, Financial Planning, Branding, Legal Assistance and Consultations. We are customer-centric, believing in authentic engagement to deliver lifetime value to and for all stakeholders with the aim of boosting business, growth and prosperity for our clients and partners across Indonesia and beyond. We do good, then we do well because we believe in creating a better world by focusing on what matters, so doing business in Indonesia is more efficient, more effective and more empowering.