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I posted my Invest Islands experience on 16th Jan 2026. My issue was that I had purchased land in Pengantap South Lombok 14 mths ago but still waiting for my certificate.My discussions were only with one Invest Islands Director Jack Brown and his Operations Director (Pascho Wong).I was told they had used my funds for their operating expenses. I have since spoken with Kevin Deisser the other Director who had been very helpful and supportive and in my opinion he is attempting to resolve the issues investors are facing.
Keen to hear from other investors from Invest Islands in their Pengantap 008 subdivision ….still waiting for legal resolutions next week? But not comfortable if my funds are released before Invest Islands deliver infrastructure ( roads, water, power, sewage) which was part of the Agreement I and the company signed. Not happy to pay 100% purchase price for what is really a 450m2 portion of virgin farm land…..will have to build off grid if I could get onto the plot without roads!
I posted my Invest Islands experience on 16th Jan 2026. My issue was that I had purchased land in Pengantap South Lombok 14 mths ago but still waiting for my certificate.My discussions were only with one Invest Islands Director Jack Brown and his Operations Director (Pascho Wong).I was told they had used my funds for their operating expenses. I have since spoken with Kevin Deisser the other Director who had been very helpful and supportive and in my opinion he is attempting to resolve the issues investors are facing.
I worked for Invest Islands for nearly 5 years based out of the Hong Kong office. It was a very typical boiler room feel at first, lots of cold calls etc selling land in Lombok, Indonesia (next to Bali). Things were going well at the beginning and even during the pandemic. However, there was always some underlying issue: 1. They couldn't afford to pay salary on time (this happened around 8/9 times and especially during the end of my employment. Ex staff are still owed salary!! 2. Clients asking for updates on their build and the resort that was supposed to be building and marketed for at least 2 years. 3. Clients asking for resale values after a few years and getting no information from Lombok 4. Clients requesting their deposit refunded as they were not proceeding and in most cases the company would need to put together a repayment schedule as they didn't have the client's money. 5. Lack of communication between the Hong Kong office and the Lombok office. When progress on developments and clients land prices/sales was communicated to us, we had no way of knowing if it was true or not as the excuses seem to always be the same and was always ended with a " we will know more in 3 months time". From a personal perspective, I was owed a large amount of money in commission from a sale that they couldn't pay (although the client has already completed the transaction), therefor after 8 months of waiting for them to resolve I had no alternative but to take them to the labour tribunal court. This caused great stress for my family and myself, not to mention the time and collecting of documents to prove my case. I was awarded the case and they were ordered by the courts to make a payment sum to me in 12 monthly installments (due to cash problems again) . This, surprisingly went as scheduled , up until August when I received a request to pay half on the due date and half two weeks later, again, due to cash flow) payments then stopped altogether in month 9!! After several attempts at liaising with them to rectify this I was met with the same story that clients were being fed: " we have a group of investors looking to buy into the company and then we can settle our debts, we will know more in 3 weeks" This went on for 3 months and has now brought me to this review. I have spoken to a few clients (mine as well as others) that have been treated very badly by Invest Islands with empty promises from Jack Brown the CEO. One client (who I inherited off the CEO Jack Brown) while I was working there, I had to call to tell him his building, that he had spent a considerable amount of money on, was no longer being bult as the resort was not going ahead. I feel sorry for these clients that get zero communication. These clients are spread far and very near (the office opened on Lamma, a very close-knit community where a number of clients still live) including Europe. This company have no morals and show no remorse!! Jack Brown the CEO should feel ashamed!!There is no more staff at the Hong Kong office, however, the office remains open.
The whole experience has been amazing. Invest Islands helped us identify the perfect location on Lombok for us to build. They have been supportive and responsive since day one. Answering questions and coming up with solutions to all our questions and conserns. I would highly recommend Invest islands.
We have been dreaming of Investing in Asia for a long time and I had researched extensively. Invest islands reached out to me soon after I enquired and gave me insights, options and opportunity to invest in land for the purpose of living in South Lombok part time. They were attentive to my needs, on time with meetings and once we had selected our plot were transparent about the process of viewing before finalising our contract and our options if we were unsure. Bradley was on hand to show us our plot personally and also around other projects on separate days without fuss, giving us all details to put our minds at ease. invest Islands presented us with the perfect plot, in our budget and was easy to deal with throughout the transaction. They have since followed up with topography and asked if I need help with design, which we are looking forward to.
I purchased a piece of land, and I was advised that the best option was to create a PMA company. Now in 2024, after several years, the government is threatening to seize my land, citing that a PMA is a company and I do not have any business activities, taxes, or employees associated with it. As a result, I am at risk of losing everything. While this isn't a scam, it does feel deceptive. Regulation in Indonesia for foreigners is maximum 25 years of rent, don´t try to be tricky because you will lose all as me.
Great experience all the way. Very professional team with all range of skills to secure reliable and quality investment. Exactly what I needed, as not being located in Indonesia is a challenge for safe investment. Kevin and his teams onsite and in Hong Kong made it all easy and smooth.Strongly recommending, for mid-long term investment with great potential in a booming market!
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