About us
Lombok Compass was founded by James and Saket on one belief: buying paradise should not require blind trust. So we made verification, transparency and honesty the whole business.
Our story
South Lombok is one of the most exciting places to buy in Asia right now, often called “Bali fifteen years ago.” It is also a place where too many foreign buyers have been confused, rushed and occasionally burned.
We started Lombok Compass to be the opposite of that. Every plot verified. Every price explained. Every question welcomed, no matter how basic it feels. We would rather lose a sale than let you buy something we would not buy ourselves.
We are not a faceless portal. We are two founders, on the ground, who answer the phone.
Public pricing, verified certificates, honest pros and cons. You see the evidence, not just the pitch.
If we cannot verify the title, we do not list it. No exceptions, no “trust me.”
We guide at your pace, even when that means waiting months. The right decision beats a fast one.
The founders
No call centre, no faceless portal. When you reach out, you reach James or Saket personally.
James leads brand, buyer experience and partnerships. He has spent years building wellness, hospitality and community projects across Lombok and Bali, and started Lombok Compass to make a high-stakes purchase feel calm, clear and genuinely human.
Saket runs deals, due diligence and the on-the-ground network of notaries, surveyors and developers. He is the one who pressure-tests every plot and ownership structure, so nothing reaches you unverified.
Our promise
“We will never make you feel naive for asking a question, and we will never let you buy something we wouldn’t buy ourselves.”
Start with a conversation, not a contract
No call centre, no handoff. Book a free orientation call and you’ll speak directly with James or Saket.