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.
The founders
No call centre, no faceless portal. When you reach out, you reach James or Saket personally.
James co-founded Lombok Compass to be the honest guide through a market that too often runs on hype. With years of on-the-ground experience in South Lombok property, James leads buyer relationships and due diligence oversight.
His whole model is radical transparency: verified title, public pricing, and never making you feel naive for asking a question.
Saket brings deep expertise in Indonesian property law structures and investment analysis. He leads the PT PMA, Hak Pakai and ownership structure guidance, ensuring every buyer understands exactly what they own and how.
Saket believes that informed buyers make better decisions — and that transparency is the only sustainable business model in a trust-dependent market.
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.