Hundreds of Britons have been buying up property in the sunshine paradise of Bali. While a few live on the Indonesian island, most have bought for buy-to-let purposes, aimed at Balis year-round tourist trade.

Despite the terrorist attack in October 2002, which killed 202 people, property prices remained stable, while the Tsunami which devastated many other parts of South-East Asia, did not affect Bali.

Property prices on the south coast, where 300ft cliffs afford spectacular views over the Indian Ocean, have increased by 20% in the past six months with a few properties selling for more than $1 million.