Buying Gold Coast

In this Q&A episode of Buying Gold Coast, Matt Srama is joined by Justin Hughes to answer some of the biggest questions coming through from Gold Coast property buyers and investors right now. With recent market noise, budget conversations and uncertainty around negative gearing, a lot of buyers are wondering whether people are still buying on the Gold Coast or whether everyone has pulled back....

Property can build wealth, but money alone is not always enough to keep you going when things get hard. In this episode of Buying Gold Coast, I sit down with Gold Coast renovator Patty Glennon to talk about the mindset behind property, purpose and financial freedom. Patty shares what it really took to move from wanting to flip properties full time to actually doing it, including the fear, self-dou...

Commercial property investing is becoming one of the biggest conversations on the Gold Coast, but it is a very different game to residential property. In this episode of Buying Gold Coast, Matt sits down for a round table discussion with Ian Barr from Campbell & Barr Finance, Alberto Di Gravio from Bespoke Commercial, and Reuben Beigel from New Wave Group to unpack what buyers and business own...

In this solo episode of Buying Gold Coast, Matt reflects on securing his 20th income stream through property and shares the five biggest lessons he has learned from more than a decade of investing. This is not about chasing the perfect deal, it’s about understanding what matters if you want to stay in the property game long enough for it to work. Matt shares why time in the market beats timing the...

The Gold Coast property flipping market looks exciting from the outside, but the people making money are not guessing. They are treating it like a business. In this episode of Buying Gold Coast, I sit down with Gold Coast renovator Patty Glennon to talk about what it actually takes to buy, renovate and flip property for profit. After securing her 18th deal, Patty shares the lessons she has learned...

Is global uncertainty creating the next major Gold Coast buying opportunity? In this episode, I break down why current market conditions could be opening up a clear window for prepared buyers. With rising fuel prices, construction costs, interest rates and global pressure making some buyers nervous, competition is starting to shift in certain parts of the market. I talk through why buyers need to...

Gold Coast buyers are making costly mistakes right now, and most do not realise it until after they have signed. In this episode of Buying Gold Coast, I sit down with Srama Buyers Agents Morgan D’Souza, Amelia Nankervis and Ian Perkins to talk about the biggest mistakes buyers are making in the Gold Coast property market in 2026. We talk about why the market is still competitive, why buyers feel p...

The Northern Gold Coast is no longer just the affordable option. It is becoming one of the strongest opportunity zones for buyers in 2026. In this episode of Buying Gold Coast, I sit down with Olivia McRae from Team Srama to unpack what is happening across Paradise Point, Helensvale, Labrador, Biggera Waters, Southport and Ashmore. We cover where buyers are still finding value, why Southern Gold C...

The Gold Coast property market is not just expensive. It is changing how an entire generation thinks about buying, renting and building a future here. In this episode of Buying Gold Coast, I sit down with Ryo Takamizawa to unpack the Gold Coast housing conversation from a Gen Z perspective. We talk about what young buyers are really feeling right now, why Gen Z has not given up on property ownersh...

The Gold Coast holiday rental market is not just growing. It is separating the investors who treat it like a business from those who don’t. In this episode of Buying Gold Coast, I sit down with Teliah and Halle from Khove, specialists in holiday letting across the Gold Coast and Northern New South Wales, to break down what actually makes a short term rental successful in 2026. It is not just about...

The Gold Coast hinterland is no longer a backup option. It is becoming one of the most in-demand property markets in Australia. In this episode, I sit down with Glenn Tozer to break down what is really happening behind the scenes in the Gold Coast hinterland and why more buyers are shifting west. We unpack how the hinterland has evolved from a quiet, overlooked region into a family-driven, high-de...

The Gold Coast property market is not just competitive. It is exposing who is ready… and who is not. In this episode of Buying Gold Coast, I break down what actually determines success when it comes to how to buy property in Australia right now. Because it is not just strategy. It is your property investing mindset, money mindset, and decision making in property that will either move you forward o...

The Gold Coast property market is not slowing down. It’s evolving. I sit down with Andrew Bell, Chairman of Ray White Bell Group, to break down what is really happening in the Gold Coast property market in 2026. With over 40 years of experience on the ground, Andrew has seen every property cycle. And right now, he is calling one of the strongest markets he has ever witnessed. Record auction result...

The 4217 might be the most important postcode on the Gold Coast in 2026. In this episode of Buying Gold Coast, I sit down with local specialist Jacqui Forrester to break down why Surfers Paradise, Bundall, Sorrento and the wider 4217 pocket are seeing strong buyer demand and long-term growth. This is not just a popular postcode. It is one of the most strategically positioned areas on the Gold Coas...

Success in property investing is not just about numbers or strategy. In this episode of Buying Gold Coast, I sit down with entrepreneur and investor Georgie Stevenson, founder of NU Harvest and Rise and Conquer, to unpack the mindset behind building wealth through property and business. We break down the connection between mindset, entrepreneurship and property investing, how successful investors...

Surfers Paradise is not finished. It’s positioning. In this episode of Buying Gold Coast, I break down why I believe Surfers Paradise is setting up for a serious resurgence, and the three surrounding pockets smart buyers should be watching closely over the next 12–24 months. Reputation fades. Infrastructure doesn’t. And right now, infrastructure is stacking up. We unpack what’s changing, where inf...

Most people think the Gold Coast boom has already happened. I disagree. In this episode of Buying Gold Coast, I share a keynote speech I recently delivered at the Gold Coast City Council event at HOTA, where I break down why I believe the Gold Coast is still a sleeping giant and why the biggest opportunities in this city may still be ahead of us. Drawing on what we are seeing on the ground buying...

Most people renovate for lifestyle. The smart ones renovate for equity. In this episode of, I am joined by Sounny and Alicia from The Block Season 2025 to unpack how experienced renovators think about ROI, trade-offs and long-term positioning in the Gold Coast market. This is not a styling conversation. It is a money conversation. We break down how to renovate strategically without overcapitalisin...

You do NOT need $2 million to win on the Gold Coast. Most people think you need blue-chip beachfront money to get real capital growth here. You don’t.  In this episode of Buying Gold Coast, I am joined by Brandon Dorn from our team to break down the three solid investment types under $2 million on the Gold Coast right now. We unpack where the real opportunities are in 2026, which suburbs are quiet...

The Gold Coast is entering a new era of vertical living. Luxury apartment developments are rising across the coastline and the way buyers approach these projects needs to evolve. In this episode of Buying Gold Coast, I am joined by Carly Cottam from Motiv to unpack the Gold Coast vertical living boom and what buyers need to understand in 2026. We break down how developers plan and stage new projec...

Most buyers don’t lose property on the Gold Coast because of price. They lose because they negotiate the wrong way. In this episode of Buying Gold Coast, I break down the three negotiation secrets that actually decide who wins in a competitive market, from buyer behaviour and first impressions to offer structure and strategy. Drawing on experience from both sides of the table, including time spent...

Some renovations feel timeless, calm, and valuable. Others look expensive and miss the mark. In this episode, Luli Farrell, Co-Founder of ABI Interiors, breaks down what actually makes Gold Coast homes feel luxurious and why great renovation outcomes are rarely about budget alone. We unpack the real story behind ABI Interiors, from a family side project to a global brand, and explore how design de...

Prestige property on the Gold Coast is changing fast and if you are not paying attention, you will miss where real demand is actually forming. In this episode of Buying Gold Coast, I sit down with Ian Perkins from Srama to explain what prestige property really means today and why it now goes beyond traditional beachfront markets. We break down how luxury homes on the Gold Coast, from Palm Beach lu...

The Gold Coast market has changed, but most buyers haven’t changed how they think. In this episode, I sit down with Tim Sayce, Founder of Kai Konstruct, to break down what’s really happening in the dual living and granny flat space on the Gold Coast. We unpack how secondary dwellings are being used to create a dual income property, improve cash flow, and extract more value from one block. With gol...

Buying on the Gold Coast is changing fast and if you are not paying attention, you will miss what is actually driving demand right now. In this solo episode of Buying Gold Coast, I break down the three hottest trends shaping the Gold Coast real estate market and what they mean for buyers heading into the housing market in 2026. From dual income buyers (DINKs) entering the market in force, to the r...