Balikpapan and Samarinda are Profitable Supporting Cities for IKN

July 25, 2024

Agung Podomoro presents strategic projects in the supporting cities of the Indonesian Capital City (IKN). The two main projects that are ready are Borneo Bay City in Balikpapan and The Premiere Hills in Samarinda. These projects are not new projects, but are ready to be occupied and used as promising investments.

The presence of IKN in East Kalimantan has had a positive impact on the growth of surrounding cities, including Balikpapan and Samarinda. Like other national capitals around the world, IKN buffer cities have the potential to experience significant growth. Entrepreneurs, business people and investors need strategic housing near IKN before the builders of this new capital city have adequate infrastructure.

Agung Podomoro, with two large projects in Balikpapan and Samarinda, is ready to welcome and provide solutions to the great needs that arise as a result of the relocation of this capital city. Borneo Bay City and The Premiere Hills offer profitable investments for home and business bases.

The Agung Podomoro Project is Present in IKN Buffer City

The process of building a complete and operational capital city with all supporting resources takes quite a long time. Moving the capital from Jakarta to East Kalimantan is a big step that requires support from surrounding cities, such as Balikpapan and Samarinda. These two cities already have complete supporting infrastructure and are ready to become business and residential bases for those who will carry out activities in IKN.

Balikpapan and Samarinda currently have adequate facilities to support a comfortable lifestyle for entrepreneurs, government officials and the general public who will move to IKN. The presence of the Agung Podomoro project in these two cities further strengthens confidence that the need for housing and business premises around IKN can be met.

Those who work at IKN will most likely look for entertainment, shopping, or find places to relax in Balikpapan and Samarinda. Thus, these two cities will become important centers of economic and social activity.

One aspect that many people are not aware of is that population movement to IKN does not only involve the State Civil Apparatus (ASN), but also the entire business and government ecosystem. It is estimated that around two million people will live in IKN, including ministries, state institutions, etc.

When business and government centers move, national and international entrepreneurs as well as representatives of friendly countries will follow, creating a great need for housing and business premises around IKN. This condition makes Balikpapan and Samarinda the main options, considering that both are IKN support cities.

This population increase of course has an impact on the need for ready-to-move-in housing, and projects such as Borneo Bay City in Balikpapan and The Premiere Hills in Samarinda are the right solution. The location is close to IKN and has complete facilities making these two projects a choice for residential or business bases.

It should be noted that the oil companies entering Balikpapan are foreign companies, most of which were originally American companies. Their presence brings a high standard of living. Therefore, when expatriates want to be close to IKN, they will most likely choose Balikpapan as a place to live.

Balikpapan is known as the cleanest city in Indonesia with very low pollution levels. The city's infrastructure is also very well prepared, with clear and orderly city planning from the start. With the presence of IKN, Balikpapan City will continue to develop and become the center of new economic growth in Indonesia.

Borneo Bay City and The Premiere Hills projects

Agung Podomoro, has taken strategic steps by presenting large projects in Balikpapan and Samarinda, right before the announcement of the move of the new capital to East Kalimantan. With the launch of the Borneo Bay City apartment project in Balikpapan and The Premiere Hills in Samarinda, Agung Podomoro has proven his forward vision in anticipating rapid growth in this area.

The Borneo Bay City apartment project is located in a strategic location in SCBD Balikpapan, this superblock offers very promising prospects. With its strategic location, residents can easily access various important places such as the new capital city, international airport and port in a short time.

Living in this Balikpapan apartment provides a comfortable and calm residential experience with a Seafront Living concept that offers stunning sea views. The rental guarantee program provided in the amount of IDR 121 million for two years for the 1 bedroom type is also very attractive.

News of the IKN transfer has become a hot issue and has attracted the interest of many investors. Many of them bought apartment units in Borneo Bay City as investments, while others used them for business purposes in Balikpapan.

Even the interest of foreign investors in the Agung Podomoro project is also clearly visible. Hyundai Corporation, for example, has placed around 300 apartment units in Borneo Bay City for their employees. Strategic location, complete facilities and high security guarantees make Borneo Bay City the main choice for them.

The rapid population growth in Balikpapan, with the addition of more than 60,000 people from 2021 to early 2024, shows the great potential of this area. The increase in the number of direct flights to Balikpapan from various cities in Indonesia is another indicator of this rapid growth.

In Samarinda, Agung Podomoro presents the exclusive landed house project The Premiere Hills, which is connected to Samarinda's Mediterranean Hill. With a land area of 24 hectares and 600 housing units, almost all of which are occupied, Agung Podomoro opened a new cluster to meet high demand. The Premiere Hills offers contoured residences with landscape designs from Singapore, making it a new icon in Samarinda.

Attractive Investment with Various Benefits

Agung Podomoro offers various types of properties to suit investors' needs and preferences. In Balikpapan, strategic and exclusive apartments and shophouses are available, with shophouses facing the sea being one of the most sought after. Meanwhile in Samarinda, there are a variety of landed houses available that are suitable for new families.

These projects offer various benefits, including a government subsidy program that ends in June 2024. With the 11% VAT incentive provided by the government, investing in Agung Podomoro properties becomes even more attractive and affordable.

IKN's location between Balikpapan and Samarinda makes these two cities the main gateway to the new capital. With toll access that only takes 40 minutes from Balikpapan to IKN, and 40 minutes from Samarinda to IKN, this area has great potential to develop rapidly. And making the Borneo Bay City and The Premiere Hills projects a profitable investment.

With large projects in Balikpapan and Samarinda, Agung Podomoro has taken a step forward in anticipating rapid development in the IKN area. Investing in Agung Podomoro property offers various attractive benefits, from rental guarantee programs to VAT subsidies. The strategic location and high interest from investors, both local and foreign, make these projects a smart and promising investment choice.

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