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Should you rent or buy first when you are an international buyer on the Gold Coast
When you already own property overseas, a move to Australia raises a big question: should you sell, hold, or buy again here? This guide walks through the main options for foreign investors, how visa and tax settings can shape the decision, and what makes sense for families considering the Gold Coast.
What your Sydney or Melbourne home can buy you on the Gold Coast when you downsize.
Thinking about selling in Sydney or Melbourne and downsizing to the Gold Coast. This article walks through realistic scenarios for families with school age kids and empty nesters, including trade offs, suburb choices and how much home your budget can really buy.
Gold Coast home values jump more than 10% in a year: what buyers need to know
Gold Coast home values have jumped more than 10 percent in a year. This article explains what that means for relocators, investors, and local buyers who are planning to purchase in 2026.
Surfers Paradise Investor Snapshot (November 2025)
Surfers Paradise is the Gold Coast’s best-known high-rise beach suburb, with strong rental demand and tight vacancy. This snapshot breaks down prices, yields, risks, and top-performing pockets for investors.
Broadbeach Investor Snapshot (Nov 2025)
Broadbeach is a highly walkable beachside apartment market with strong rental demand and tight vacancy. This investor snapshot outlines current prices, yields and the pockets that perform best.
Palm Beach Investor Snapshot (Nov 2025)
Palm Beach is a tightly held coastal suburb with strong owner-occupier demand, low vacancy, and solid rental returns. This investor snapshot outlines current prices, yields, and the pockets that tend to perform best.
Rent or buy first when you are relocating to the Gold Coast
Buying first on the Gold Coast often beats renting for a year. See the one-year numbers on a $1.5 million home, the true cost of renting, and a simple plan to buy with confidence.
Gold Coast Real Estate: What’s Hot Right Now and What’s Overhyped.
See the suburbs, property types, and buyer trends driving the Gold Coast market right now, plus insider tips to spot real value and avoid overpaying in fast-moving areas.
Buying Off the Plan on the Gold Coast: Risks and Rewards
Buying off the plan on the Gold Coast can be an opportunity to secure a new, low-maintenance apartment before it is built, but it is not risk-free. This guide walks through the key rewards and the traps to watch for so you can decide whether an off-the-plan purchase fits your goals and risk tolerance.
Burleigh Investor Snapshot (July 2025)
Burleigh Heads investor snapshot for Gold Coast property investors, with current median prices, rental yields, vacancy, buyer demand and lifestyle drivers.
3 Things Most Buyers Get Wrong on the Gold Coast
Buying on the Gold Coast looks simple from the outside, but many buyers misread local micro-markets, miss off-market opportunities, and chase “bargains” that do not suit their lifestyle or goals.
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