Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3: The 8 new stations and what they mean for property
Stage 3 of the Gold Coast light rail adds eight new stations between Broadbeach South and Burleigh Heads. This article breaks down the impact of the light rail development on properties bordering this corridor, built on suburb-level data from the Gold Coast Property Report 2026, our joint publication with Ryder Property Research. Figures are current […]
Why Gold Coast units are outperforming houses in 2026
For most of the past decade, the standard advice on a Gold Coast investment property pointed one way: buy a house, hold the land, and watch it grow. In 2026, the data tells a more interesting story. For the first time on record, more units sold than houses across the Gold Coast, and on several […]
Why the Gold Coast is Australia’s fastest-growing economy
Gold Coast city has grown into the fastest-expanding economy in the country, and the numbers behind that headline reward a closer look. For investors planning their next move before the end of the year, the question worth answering is whether this growth is structural and durable or simply a good run. This piece works through […]
Brisbane Property Report 2026
With the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games on the horizon, a $164 billion infrastructure pipeline and 600 new residents arriving every week, the river city now sits among Australia’s most compelling investment markets. The latest data, pulled together in our Brisbane Property Report 2026, shows exactly why. Download your FREE copy What’s actually inside For […]
Gold Coast vs Sydney: what $1.5M buys you in each market
Sydney buyers thinking about the Gold Coast already know the broad story: property is cheaper up here, the weather is better, and many people are making the move. What most of them don’t have is a like-for-like comparison. What does $1.5 million buy in the Sydney Eastern Suburbs right now, and what does the same […]
Best suburbs on the Gold Coast for investors in 2026 (ranked by yield + growth)
If you’re sick of reading “best suburb” lists built on gut feelings and personal bias, this article is for you. Every suburb ranked here has been scored across four metrics: rental yield, one-year capital growth, five-year average capital growth, and median days on market. We pulled the figures from our 2026 COAST Property Report, which […]
What smart investors do before June 30
End of financial year is often framed as a dreaded deadline. For many, it is a scramble to lodge receipts, reconcile accounts, and check in with your accountant before the clock runs out. For investors who understand how to use the calendar, the lead-up to EOFY is one of the most strategically valuable periods of […]
Gold Coast Property Report 2026
32 pages of suburb-level data, infrastructure analysis and price forecasts — co-published by COAST Buyer’s Agency and Hotspotting by Ryder. Built for serious buyers, investors and expats moving on the Gold Coast in 2026. Get instant access to the full report. Download your FREE copy What’s actually inside Most property reports recycle the same six […]
What ‘Contact Agent’ means in real estate
If you’ve been browsing property listings in the last 6-12 months, you’ve probably noticed agents not listing a price, but instead saying “Contact Agent”. For many buyers, this raises immediate questions. Is the property sold already? Is sellers price expectation too high to advertise? Is the agent hiding something? Does it mean the seller wants […]
The best suburbs on the Gold Coast for 2026
The Gold Coast continues to attract families, professionals and strategic property buyers seeking lifestyle, long-term growth and relative value compared to Sydney and Melbourne. We call this trend ‘exodus to affordability’, which saw huge migration numbers start around Covid. After a strong growth cycle during the pandemic, followed by selective price softening in parts of […]