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 Heads investor snapshot for Gold Coast property investors, with current median prices, rental yields, vacancy, buyer demand and lifestyle drivers.