Overview

Houses and buildings can obviously be classified as a primary human need and are also a vital part of business operations. Moreover, massive demand for housing and office space has resulted in the expansion and creation of new residential and office areas within their surrounding urban environments. In Indonesia, from the administrative point of view, one of the most important basic licenses required for the construction of new houses and offices is the Building Construction Permit (Izin Mendirikan Bangunan – “IMB”), a license which is issued by regional governments. Indeed, this license is not only required for the construction of houses and office buildings but is also needed when selling or collateralizing said buildings.