Buying Gold Coast

A lot of Gold Coast owners are stuck right now. They need to sell to buy, but their property isn't moving. There are fewer buyers around, and the longer a listing sits, the harder it gets to sell. In this episode Matt breaks down four ways to get unstuck. If you're in this spot, send Matt a DM. 🏡 Gold Coast Buyers Agency 👉 https://www.thesramagroup.com/ In this episode, we cover: Why so many Gold Coast owners are stuck in the sell to buy window The market window: why selling and buying should happen close together Matt’s take on the Gold Coast property market from now to February How selling now and buying later can mean selling low and buying high When holding on beats selling below your price Bridging finance and other ways to buy before you sell Why the first 10 days decide how your property sells How to sell your house fast in a buyers market: price it right from day one Why weekly price drops make buyers think something’s wrong How a stale listing slides to page 2 or 3 of the real estate portals Choosing an agent who tells you the truth, not what you want to hear Property not selling? Why taking a breather can work Turning it into a property investment while you wait: renting or holiday letting over Christmas Relaunching fresh with new photos, a new campaign, a new agent or a new sale method Connect with usInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/matt_srama/?hl=en TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_srama LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-srama-b8647b1ba/?originalSubdomain=au BGC Podcast → https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZTdnNdku9iVdkBEFrND8V Gold Coast Buyers Agency → https://www.thesramagroup.com/ Join 3000+ for weekly insights → https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelist If you are serious about learning how to buy property on the Gold Coast, understand where the city is heading, spot lifestyle and development opportunities, and stay ahead of the Gold Coast property market, subscribe to Buying Gold Coast for weekly insights. → https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelist

This episode originally aired on Freedom Renegades with Aaron Thompson and Emily Greenaway, founders of Fast Flip Formula and Aussie Property Flippers → https://www.youtube.com/@freedomrenegadespodcast Matt joins Az and Em on Freedom Renegades to talk identity, the athlete mindset and what footy taught him about business. Then they get into Gold Coast supply, spotting gentrification, breaking through borrowing limits and why the best deals are won on terms, not just price. Plus the four free habits behind his morning routine. 🏡 Gold Coast Buyers Agency 👉 https://www.thesramagroup.com/ In this episode, we cover: From NRL to buyers agent, and losing your identity when the game ends Why discipline creates success in sport, business and property What his Polish father taught him about action over words Why business is a mind game, and why rest is productive How meditation builds the awareness behind better decisions Buying his first investment property at 22, and keeping it from his dad Why time in the market beats waiting for the perfect strategy Buy, renovate, hold: one simple real estate investing strategy for 14 years Why Gold Coast property market supply can't keep up with demand How to spot gentrification on a suburb's main street Breaking through your borrowing capacity with second tier lenders The biggest lie about property investing, and how generational wealth is really built Property negotiation tips: why terms win deals, not just price What separates a great selling agent from an average one Hydrate, invigorate, illuminate, meditate: a morning routine that costs nothing Connect with us Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/matt_srama/?hl=en TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_srama LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-srama-b8647b1ba/?originalSubdomain=au BGC Podcast → https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZTdnNdku9iVdkBEFrND8V Gold Coast Buyers Agency → https://www.thesramagroup.com/ Join 3000+ for weekly insights → https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelist Connect with Freedom Renegades Freedom Renegades on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@freedomrenegadespodcast Freedom Renegades on Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/033LA1nO3JEUwBwJCnukO1?si=11ab2f4438b6445a Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastflipformula/ If you are serious about learning how to buy property on the Gold Coast, understand where the city is heading, spot lifestyle and development opportunities, and stay ahead of the Gold Coast property market, subscribe to Buying Gold Coast for weekly insights. → https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelist

Recently Matt was interviewed for Bothsides Podcast by Daniel Beardall. This week we’re sharing that episode for all of you. The most expensive thing buyers are doing right now is staying out of the market. Not because they aren't motivated. Most have finance approved. They're just waiting for a certainty that never comes. Matt joins buyers agent Daniel Beardall on Bothsides to break down why low urgency markets are where the best buyers move. The Buy Zone framework, the Gold Coast price bracket Matt rates right now, and the bridesmaid suburbs picking up the ripple. 🏡 Gold Coast Buyers Agency 👉 https://www.thesramagroup.com/ In this episode, we cover: Why staying out of the market is the most expensive mistake buyers make The Buy Zone framework: positioning vs urgency Why the best time to buy property is when urgency is low The emotion of certainty, and why it stops most buyers Why a fair price for a good property beats a good price for a fair one How to spot gentrification early, and what's happening in Tweed Heads Barefoot, shoes, e-bike or car: the four price points of beach access The Gold Coast owner occupier bracket Matt rates right now Bridesmaid suburbs from Elanora to Labrador and Mermaid Waters How to find motivated sellers, and the question most buyers never ask an agent Why off market properties aren't always the best deal The property due diligence most buyers skip Negative gearing changes and buying through a company or trust Why granny flats are an S-tier asset for real estate investing Pigeon pairing: balancing capital growth with cash flow Connect with us Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/matt_srama/?hl=en TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_srama LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-srama-b8647b1ba/?originalSubdomain=au BGC Podcast → https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZTdnNdku9iVdkBEFrND8V Gold Coast Buyers Agency → https://www.thesramagroup.com/ Join 3000+ for weekly insights → https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelist Connect with Daniel: Bothsides by Daniel Beardall Youtube → https://www.youtube.com/@bothsidespodcast Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/3wNWmFad9vzMqAwHfNaNzT?si=7510743792304c96 If you are serious about learning how to buy property on the Gold Coast, understand where the city is heading, spot lifestyle and development opportunities, and stay ahead of the Gold Coast property market, subscribe to Buying Gold Coast for weekly insights. → https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelist

Some of the best pockets on the Gold Coast don't come up when you search. Not because they're secret. Because they're not suburbs. They're pockets inside suburbs, and unless you already know the name, you'll scroll straight past them. Matt sits down with Srama's northern Gold Coast specialist Olivia McCrea to go through five of the best hidden. Real streets and real price points. Plus the search tip that changes how you look for property anywhere. 🏡 Gold Coast Buyers Agency 👉 https://www.thesramagroup.com/ In this episode, we cover: Why searching by suburb and postcode makes you miss the best pockets Behind the Broadwater in Biggera Waters, and where to start looking Why units there start around $750K while houses sit in the early ones How to value a pocket when there's no local evidence yet Chirn Park in Labrador, and what's happened to sub $1M duplexes there Monterey Keys in Helensvale, and why the bad press created the value The only northern pocket with waterfront homes outside a gated estate Arundel Hills, bigger blocks and the Parkwood effect Oxenford and Riversdale Road: acreage without leaving the coast Why dual living is the fastest growing request on the northern Gold Coast Two separate houses on one block, secured under $2M Brisbane connectivity, 2032 and where the northern end is heading The best pocket around $2M for an owner occupier right now Where to eat and where to take the kids on a Sunday Connect with usInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/matt_srama/?hl=en TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_srama LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-srama-b8647b1ba/?originalSubdomain=au BGC Podcast → https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZTdnNdku9iVdkBEFrND8V Gold Coast Buyers Agency → https://www.thesramagroup.com/ Join 3000+ for weekly insights → https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelist If you are serious about learning how to buy property on the Gold Coast, understand where the city is heading, spot lifestyle and development opportunities, and stay ahead of the Gold Coast property market, subscribe to Buying Gold Coast for weekly insights. → https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelist

Can $800k get you anything on the Gold Coast? Should buyers act while the market is moving more slowly? In this Q&A episode of Buying Gold Coast, Matt and Justin answer your property questions. Matt also shares how buyers can use a slower market to strengthen their negotiating position. He explains when commercial property may fit into an investment portfolio and why capital growth can be important when trying to scale. 🏡 Gold Coast Buyers Agency 👉 www.srama.com.au In this episode, we cover: What $800,000 can buy on the Gold Coast Property investment opportunities and negotiation strategies Commercial property and rentvesting Capital growth versus cash flow Rising Gold Coast rents First-home buyer advice Granny flats, duplexes and cosmetic renovations New-build and house-and-land investment risks Creating value through renovation Finding reliable Gold Coast trades Episodes mentioned: Jason Pate episode https://youtu.be/qCQK5FS_X48 Grimmond episode https://youtu.be/JxMLF_0PsSc Darren Palmer episode https://youtu.be/w-fxGGZ1Kmo Connect with us Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/matt_srama/?hl=en TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_srama LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-srama-b8 647b1ba/?originalSubdomain=au BGC Podcast → https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZTdnNdku9iVdkBEFrND8V Gold Coast Buyers Agency → www.srama.com.au Join 3000+ for weekly insights → https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelist If you are serious about learning how to buy property on the Gold Coast, understand where the city is heading, spot lifestyle and development opportunities, and stay ahead of the Gold Coast property market, subscribe to Buying Gold Coast for weekly insights. → https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelist

The budget announcement stopped the market cold. For about three weeks barely anyone showed up to opens. That's turned around now. Open home numbers are back and so is agent confidence. More appraisals usually means more listings on the way. Matt sits down with Brandon for a chat on where the southern Gold Coast market actually sits. Brandon is one of the lead buyers agents at Srama. Then they walk through three deals the team just secured across the price points that move this market. Plus the best runs and the new spots worth eating at on the southern end. 🏡 Gold Coast Buyers Agency 👉 https://www.thesramagroup.com/ In this episode, we cover: Where the Gold Coast property market sits, and why October could be strong How to read the market in a 90 day window What open home numbers tell you before prices move Beachside units: what Brandon targets from Burleigh to Coolangatta Why blocks of eight or under beat high rises A boutique unit secured off market just north of $1M The price gap east and west of the Gold Coast Highway Why the same units traded in the high sevens a year ago Family homes: school catchments and bridesmaid suburbs Why off market isn't always the best deal Why they let an off market property run to market, and got a better price A Mermaid Waters corner block secured off market at $1.8M Why duplexes are running 2.8 to 3.2 right now The question most buyers never ask an agent Where to eat and the three best runs on the southern Gold Coast Connect with us Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/matt_srama/?hl=en TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_srama LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-srama-b8647b1ba/?originalSubdomain=au BGC Podcast → https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZTdnNdku9iVdkBEFrND8V Gold Coast Buyers Agency → https://www.thesramagroup.com/ Join 3000+ for weekly insights → https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelist If you are serious about learning how to buy property on the Gold Coast, understand where the city is heading, spot lifestyle and development opportunities, and stay ahead of the Gold Coast property market, subscribe to Buying Gold Coast for weekly insights. → https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelist

Being a developer isn't about buying sites. It's about knowing what's about to go wrong. The founder of Sherpa has been developing for decades, including through the GFC when buyers walked away from sold out buildings. He takes Matt through how a development gets funded, why he prices under the market deliberately, and the numbers that tell him a site won't work. Plus why he buys beachside, not beachfront. At Palm Beach that gap is 100%. 🏡 Gold Coast Buyers Agency 👉 https://www.thesramagroup.com/ In this episode, we cover: The 5 stages of every property development, and why one is always the constraint Why being a property developer isn't about buying sites Property development finance: senior debt, mezzanine funding and the capital stack Why equity is the dearest form of debt How a development approval creates equity before you build What goes wrong: builder insolvency, trades walking, a $9M loss Why Sherpa sells 5% under market on purpose The site model: 40x40 blocks and why car parking governs everything The 60% rule that kills most development sites Property development for beginners: the 900sqm filter Beachside vs beachfront, and the 100% price gap at Palm Beach Rooftops, retail income and lower body corporate fees What a $750K first home really costs to service Property of the week: an off market home in Elanora — Palm Beach quality, six minutes away. Connect with Sherpa Website → https://sherpagroup.com.au/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/sherpapropertygroup/ Connect with us: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/matt_srama/?hl=en TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_srama LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-srama-b8647b1ba/?originalSubdomain=au BGC Podcast → https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZTdnNdku9iVdkBEFrND8V Gold Coast Buyers Agency → https://www.thesramagroup.com/ Join 3000+ for weekly insights → https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelist If you're serious about how to buy property on the Gold Coast, understand where the city is heading, spot lifestyle and development opportunities, and stay ahead of the Gold Coast property market, subscribe to Buying Gold Coast for weekly insights. → https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelist

Surfers Paradise didn't make the list. Neither did Mermaid Beach. These are the ten most expensive Gold Coast suburbs for units right now. We're going off median prices, not one-off sales. That's why some of the names you'd expect are missing. Matt runs through why each suburb made the list and where the value still sits in every suburb. The top three will surprise a lot of people. Number one isn't a suburb most buyers have on their radar. 🏡 Gold Coast Buyers Agency 👉 https://www.thesramagroup.com/ In this episode, we cover: The 10 most expensive Gold Coast suburbs for units Why Surfers Paradise and Mermaid Beach miss the list entirely Why canal front units are surging Why Broadbeach makes the list despite high density and cheap one-bedders The suburb Matt tips to break into the top five within 24 months Palm Beach Gold Coast: from $700K to over $1.2M in roughly 12 months, and why Burleigh Heads now rivals Broadbeach An off market unit the team secured under $1M against a $1.3M median The unit type Matt looks for everywhere Prices are medians sourced from realestate.com.au and other market data at time of recording. Connect with us Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/matt_srama/?hl=en TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_srama LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-srama-b8647b1ba/?originalSubdomain=au BGC Podcast → https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZTdnNdku9iVdkBEFrND8V Gold Coast Buyers Agency → https://www.thesramagroup.com/ Join 3000+ for weekly insights → https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelist If you’re keen on learning about buying property on the Gold Coast and staying ahead of the market, subscribe to Buying Gold Coast for weekly insights. → https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelist

Surfers Paradise didn't make the list. Neither did Mermaid Beach. These are the ten most expensive Gold Coast suburbs for units right now, counted down from ten to one. We're going off median prices, not one-off sales. That's exactly why some of the names you'd expect are missing. Matt runs through why each suburb made the list and where the value still sits in every suburb. The top three surprised a lot of people. Number one isn't a suburb most buyers have on their radar. 🏡 Gold Coast Buyers Agency 👉 https://www.thesramagroup.com/ In this episode, we cover: The 10 most expensive Gold Coast suburbs for units, counted down from #10 to #1 Why Surfers Paradise and Mermaid Beach miss the list entirely Broadbeach Waters, Currumbin and Runaway Bay — canal front units and why they're surging Why Broadbeach makes the list despite high density and cheap one-bedders Miami — the suburb Matt tips to break into the top five within 24 months Palm Beach Gold Coast: from $700K to over $1.2M in roughly 12 months, and why Burleigh Heads now rivals Broadbeach Coolangatta, Greenmount and Rainbow Bay — plus an off market unit the team secured under $1M against a $1.3M median Main Beach, the Marina Mirage redevelopment, and the older high rises worth renovating The surprise at #1, why limited supply makes it hold, and the unit type Matt looks for everywhere — low-set brick walk-ups, blocks of six to eight, strong land to asset ratio Prices are medians sourced from realestate.com.au and other market data at time of recording. Connect with us Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/matt_srama/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/buying_goldcoast/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_srama LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-srama-b8647b1ba/?originalSubdomain=au BGC Podcast → https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZTdnNdku9iVdkBEFrND8V Gold Coast Buyers Agency → https://www.thesramagroup.com/ Join 3000+ for weekly insights → https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelist If you are serious about learning how to buy property on the Gold Coast, understand where the city is heading, spot lifestyle and development opportunities, and stay ahead of the Gold Coast property market, subscribe to Buying Gold Coast for weekly insights. → https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelist

Some Gold Coast pockets are up 85% in five years. So the question everyone's asking is fair enough, trees don't grow to the sky, so is the market about to crash? Matt gives his honest answer: this is a market normalising, not crashing. He explains why the Gold Coast doesn't boom and bust the way a mining town does, and the two things he rarely says publicly because people don't want to hear them. We also get to your questions on what AI will and won't replace in a buyers agent's role, the minimum spend for quality commercial property in an SMSF, and whether townhouses are a good first investment. Got a question for the show? We mention a dedicated email in this episode — that's still in the works. For now, the fastest way to get your question answered is to drop it in the YouTube comments or send us a DM on Instagram: @buyinggoldcoast or @matt_srama. We pull the questions for these Q&A eps straight from there. 🏡 Gold Coast Buyers Agency 👉 https://www.thesramagroup.com/ In this episode, we cover: Why 85% growth was never going to continue, and why that's a good thing Gold Coast property crash or market normalising — the difference explained Supply and demand on the Gold Coast, and why a landlocked city behaves differently Why one-industry towns boom and bust, and what that means for Australian property investors The thing Matt rarely says publicly, and why your rent is going up AI in real estate — what it replaces and what it never will Why authenticity is about to become more valuable, not less Minimum spend for quality commercial property in an SMSF on the Gold Coast Are townhouses a good first investment? Land to asset ratio explained What to look for when buying Gold Coast real estate in 2026 Connect with us Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/matt_srama/?hl=en TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_srama LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-srama-b8647b1ba/?originalSubdomain=au BGC Podcast → https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZTdnNdku9iVdkBEFrND8V Gold Coast Buyers Agency → https://www.thesramagroup.com/ Join 3000+ for weekly insights → https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelist If you are serious about learning how to buy property on the Gold Coast, understand where the city is heading, spot lifestyle and development opportunities, and stay ahead of the Gold Coast property market, subscribe to Buying Gold Coast for weekly insights. → https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelis

Is the Central Gold Coast about to change forever? In this episode of Buying Gold Coast, Matt Srama sits down with Luke Altschwager, former professional golfer and Managing Director of Palm Valley, to unpack one of the most ambitious projects ever proposed on the Gold Coast, and what it signals for the property market heading into 2026 and beyond. Luke shares how a tired, rundown golf course in Parkwood became the blueprint for a 234-dwelling precinct combining a world-class surf park, golf, wellness, hospitality and lifestyle living, 800 metres from the Health and Knowledge Precinct and minutes from the M1. They also break down where the Gold Coast property market is really heading, why the central and northern Gold Coast is primed to grow, and how you can get beachfront lifestyle and amenity without paying beachfront prices. 🏡 Gold Coast Buyers Agency 👉 https://www.thesramagroup.com/ 📧 Join 3000+ for weekly insights 👉 https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelist In this episode, we cover: How Palm Valley went from a rundown golf course to a landmark Gold Coast project Why wellness and lifestyle living are reshaping the Gold Coast property market Where the opportunity is in central and northern Gold Coast property Why Parkwood, Labrador and Southport are suburbs to watch How to get beachfront lifestyle without beachfront prices What makes a strong location for property and development The story behind the Gold Coast surf park and wave pool technology Why Mick Fanning, Rabbit Bartholomew and others are backing the project How golf courses and real estate have always been linked on the Gold Coast What the city needs to do to grow the right way to a million people Why location, amenity and lifestyle drive long-term property value Where Luke sees the best Gold Coast property growth areas next Connect with us Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/matt_srama/?hl=en TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_srama LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-srama-b8647b1ba/?originalSubdomain=au BGC Podcast → https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZTdnNdku9iVdkBEFrND8V Gold Coast Buyers Agency → https://www.thesramagroup.com/ Join 3000+ for weekly insights → https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelist Connect with Luke Altschwager Palm Valley → https://palmvalleygc.com Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/palmvalleygc/?hl=en Luke Altschwager → https://www.instagram.com/lukealtschwager/ If you are serious about learning how to buy property on the Gold Coast, understand where the city is heading, spot lifestyle and development opportunities, and stay ahead of the Gold Coast property market, subscribe to Buying Gold Coast for weekly insights → https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelist

How do you find hidden development opportunities on the Gold Coast? In this episode of Buying Gold Coast, Matt Srama sits down with Carson Bolt from Salt Development Projects and Unemployable Property to unpack how he went from carpet cleaning to building a full-time property development business. Carson shares how subdivisions, joint ventures, private lending and creative finance helped him get into deals without starting with huge capital. They also break down what makes a good development site, why big blocks, corner blocks and acreage can hold strong potential, and how developers spot value that most buyers miss. 🏡 Gold Coast Buyers Agency 👉 https://www.thesramagroup.com/ 📧 Join 3000+ for weekly insights 👉 https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelist In this episode, we cover: How Carson Bolt got started in property development Going from carpet cleaning to full-time development How to find subdivision opportunities on the Gold Coast What makes a good development site Why big blocks, corner blocks and acreage can be valuable Why feasibility and due diligence matter How joint ventures can help you get into property development Private lending, creative finance and long settlement terms Why Carson prefers subdivisions over some built form projects The role of town planners, engineers and development finance brokers Gold Coast pockets Carson is watching Why consistency and deal flow matter in development Connect with us Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/matt_srama/?hl=en TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_srama LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-srama-b8647b1ba/?originalSubdomain=au BGC Podcast → https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZTdnNdku9iVdkBEFrND8V Gold Coast Buyers Agency → https://www.thesramagroup.com/ Join 3000+ for weekly insights → https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelist Connect with Carson Bolt Salt Development Projects → www.saltdevelopmentprojects.com.au Unemployable Property → www.unemployableproperty.com.au Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/unemployableproperty/ If you are serious about learning how to buy property on the Gold Coast, understand development opportunities, avoid costly buyer traps and stay ahead of where the city is heading, subscribe to Buying Gold Coast for weekly insights. → https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelist

The Gold Coast is changing fast, but what does that actually mean for the future of the city? In this episode of Buying Gold Coast, I sit down with Deputy Mayor Cr Mark Hammel to discuss the big decisions shaping the city over the next decade. We unpack why the Gold Coast is attracting more national and global attention, how population growth is impacting housing supply, and why the planning scheme matters for investors and residents. Mark also shares his perspective on density, infrastructure, development opportunities and how the Gold Coast can grow without losing what makes it special. 🏡 Gold Coast Buyers Agency 👉 https://www.thesramagroup.com/ 📧 Join 3000+ for weekly insights 👉 https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelist In this episode, we cover: The future of the Gold Coast and it’s growing population Why the city of the Gold Coast is attracting global attention Growth, housing supply and affordability The role of the Gold Coast planning scheme What planning means for buyers, builders and investors Density, duplexes and future dwelling opportunities Infrastructure, light rail and public transport on the Gold Coast Why east-west connections matter How development supports jobs, business and lifestyle Opportunities for builders and developers How the Gold Coast can grow without losing its identity Mark’s long-term vision for the city Connect with us Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/matt_srama/?hl=en TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_srama LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-srama-b8647b1ba/?originalSubdomain=au BGC Podcast → https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZTdnNdku9iVdkBEFrND8V Gold Coast Buyers Agency → https://www.thesramagroup.com/ Join 3000+ for weekly insights → https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelist Connect with Mark LinkedIn → linkedin.com/in/mark-hammel-1159bb376

In this episode of Buying Gold Coast, I sit down with Jacqui Forrester from Team Srama to break down the pockets, price points and property types buyers should be watching in 2026. From beachside walk-ups, small brick blocks and duplexes around the $1 million to $1.2 million mark, to hidden pockets like Florida Gardens, Isle of Capri, Benowa Waters and prestige turnkey homes, this episode gives you a practical look at where opportunity may be opening up. If you are buying on the Gold Coast and trying to understand where the next opportunities could be, this episode will give you the clarity you need. In this episode, we cover: Where to buy on the Gold Coast in 2026 Gold Coast property opportunities by price point What to look for around the $1 million to $1.2 million mark Why beachside walk-ups and small brick blocks can still perform Duplex opportunities in Miami and Labrador Why scarce coastal assets matter Mermaid Beach, Main Beach and Surfers Paradise South opportunities Southern Gold Coast pockets including Currumbin, Tugun and Bilinga Why Florida Gardens is a hidden pocket to watch Buying in Isle of Capri and Benowa Waters What prestige buyers want on the Gold Coast Why turnkey homes are in demand Lifestyle, wellness, outdoor entertaining and aspect Why buyer competition may be softer right now How prepared buyers can use the current market window Connect with us Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/matt_srama/?hl=en TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_srama LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-srama-b8647b1ba/?originalSubdomain=au BGC Podcast → https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZTdnNdku9iVdkBEFrND8V Gold Coast Buyers Agency → https://www.thesramagroup.com/ If you want to learn how to buy property on the Gold Coast, understand the market, avoid costly buyer traps and stay ahead of where the city is heading, subscribe to Buying Gold Coast for weekly insights. → https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelist

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. Matt shares what he is seeing in the market, why buyer sentiment may have shifted, and why the fundamentals of the Gold Coast property market remain strong. He also breaks down where he sees opportunity right now, including renovators, boutique beachside units, commercial property and some of the “bridesmaid” suburbs that may start getting more attention. This episode also takes you behind the scenes, with Matt sharing how he balances running a business, managing a property portfolio, prioritising health, making time for hobbies and building a life with intention. MORE FROM ME Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/matt_srama/?hl=en TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_srama LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-srama-b8647b1ba/?originalSubdomain=au BGC Podcast → https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZTdnNdku9iVdkBEFrND8V Gold Coast Buyers Agency → https://www.thesramagroup.com/ Join 3000+ for weekly insights → https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelist

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-doubt and external noise she had to work through along the way. We talk about how much your “why” matters, why property should be seen as a vehicle rather than the whole destination, and how getting clear on what you actually want can change the way you make decisions in property, business and life. In this episode, we cover: Why money alone is not enough to sustain your property journey The mindset behind building wealth through property How Patty moved from wanting to flip properties to doing it full time Why fear often shows up when you are close to what you want What it means to “do it scared” How to cut through other people’s opinions and expectations Why knowing what you actually want matters How property can be a vehicle for freedom, purpose and family Why success is not just about the money The psychology of money, self-worth and ambition How your why can guide the way you build wealth MORE FROM ME Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/matt_srama/?hl=en TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_srama LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-srama-b8647b1ba/?originalSubdomain=au BGC Podcast → https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZTdnNdku9iVdkBEFrND8V Gold Coast Buyers Agency → https://www.thesramagroup.com/ Join 3000+ for weekly insights → https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelist MORE FROM PATTY Website → https://www.glennonproperties.com.au/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/reno.with.patty/ If you are serious about learning how to buy property on the Gold Coast, understand the market, avoid costly buyer traps, spot renovation opportunities and stay ahead of where the city is heading, subscribe to Buying Gold Coast for weekly insights.

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 owners need to understand before stepping into commercial property. They talk about commercial property lending, how much deposit buyers may need, why structure matters, how GST can impact a purchase, and why the right accountant, broker and buyer’s agent can make a major difference. This episode also covers commercial asset types, SMSF strategies, zoning, leases, tenants, valuations, and the Gold Coast commercial property pockets worth understanding. If you are a business owner thinking about buying your own premises, an investor looking at commercial property, or someone wanting to understand how commercial real estate works on the Gold Coast, this episode gives you a practical introduction to the opportunities, risks and key things to consider. In this episode, we cover: Why commercial property is becoming a hot topic on the Gold Coast The key differences between residential and commercial property What buyers need to know about commercial property lending How much deposit may be needed to buy commercial property Why business owners are looking at buying their own premises How GST can impact a commercial property purchase Why structure matters before buying commercial property Buying commercial property through an SMSF Industrial property, office space, retail, medical and mixed-use assets Why zoning can make or break a commercial property purchase How leases and tenants impact commercial property valuations Ways to manufacture equity in commercial property Commercial property pockets to watch on the Gold Coast Why getting the right accountant, broker and buyer’s agent matters MORE FROM ME Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/matt_srama/?hl=en TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_srama LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-srama-b8647b1ba/?originalSubdomain=au BGC Podcast → https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZTdnNdku9iVdkBEFrND8V Gold Coast Buyers Agency → https://www.thesramagroup.com/ Join 3000+ for weekly insights → https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelist MORE FROM IAN Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/barrbroker/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-barr-00239145/\ Website → https://campbellandbarrfinance.com.au/ MORE FROM ALBERTO Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/commercialbuyersagent/ Website → https://www.bespokecommercial.com.au/ MORE FROM REUBEN Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/reuben.bergola/?hl=en Website → https://thenewwavegroup.com.au/ If you are serious about learning how to buy property on the Gold Coast, understand the market, avoid costly buyer traps, spot investment opportunities and stay ahead of where the city is heading, subscribe to Buying Gold Coast for weekly insights.

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 market, how mindset shapes your investing decisions, why buffers are essential, and what changes when you stop treating property like a side interest and start treating your portfolio like a business. If you are building a property portfolio, wanting to create multiple income streams, or working towards long-term financial freedom, this episode will give you a practical look at the lessons that matter most. In this episode, we cover: Why time in the market beats timing the market What Matt has learned from building 20 income streams How mindset impacts property investment decisions Why fear and uncertainty should not make the decision for you The importance of having buffers in your property portfolio Why comparison can quietly derail your progress How to stay focused on your own property journey The shift from property investor to portfolio owner Why treating your portfolio like a business changes how you operate How property can create more options, control and peace over time MORE FROM ME Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/matt_srama/?hl=en TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_srama LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-srama-b8647b1ba/?originalSubdomain=au BGC Podcast → https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZTdnNdku9iVdkBEFrND8V Gold Coast Buyers Agency → https://www.thesramagroup.com/ Join 3000+ for weekly insights → https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelist If you are serious about learning how to buy property on the Gold Coast, understand the market, avoid costly buyer traps, spot renovation opportunities and stay ahead of where the city is heading, subscribe to Buying Gold Coast for weekly insights.

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 from renovating homes across the Gold Coast, including where money is made, where money is wasted, and why successful flipping is often more about discipline, numbers and smart decisions than flashy design choices. This episode is not just about making a property look good. It is about understanding the numbers, the buyer, the market and the decisions that can make or break a renovation. Sponsored by yourtown 👉 Win a luxury Gold Coast Prize Home in Miami while supporting vital services for young people across Australia, including Kids Helpline. 🎟️ Enter here: https://www.yourtownprizehomes.com.au/win-a-home/prize-draw-miami/ In this episode, we cover: -Gold Coast property flipping tips from 18 renovation deals -How to make money renovating property -Why you make your money when you buy -How to choose the right property to renovate -Why knowing your target market matters when flipping property -How to avoid overcapitalising on a renovation -The renovation costs buyers and first-time flippers forget -Why staging can help buyers emotionally connect with a property -How to save money on renovation materials and supplier discounts -When to DIY and when to bring in experts -Smart design choices that create a high-end look for less MORE FROM ME Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/matt_srama/?hl=en TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_srama LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-srama-b8647b1ba/?originalSubdomain=au BGC Podcast → https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZTdnNdku9iVdkBEFrND8V Gold Coast Buyers Agency → https://www.thesramagroup.com/ Join 3000+ for weekly insights → https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelist MORE FROM PATTY Website → https://www.glennonproperties.com.au/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/reno.with.patty/ If you are serious about learning how to buy property on the Gold Coast, understand the market, avoid costly buyer traps, spot renovation opportunities and stay ahead of where the city is heading, subscribe to Buying Gold Coast for weekly insights.

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 follow the money, not the headlines, how infrastructure spend is shaping the Gold Coast, and why some builders and developers are stepping back right now. It is not just about buying during uncertainty. It is about understanding where the real opportunity is before the market shifts again. Sponsored by Yourtown 👉 Win a luxury Gold Coast Prize Home in Miami while supporting vital services for young people across Australia, including Kids Helpline. 🎟️ Enter here: https://www.yourtownprizehomes.com.au/win-a-home/prize-draw-miami/ In this episode, I cover: Why global uncertainty could create buying opportunities on the Gold Coast What rising fuel prices, construction costs and interest rates mean for buyers Why buyers should follow the money, not the headlines How Gold Coast infrastructure spend is shaping long-term demand Why some builders and developers are sitting on the sidelines The price point where Matt sees the biggest opportunity right now Why sub-$1 million properties are still moving fast The opportunity in renovators, knockdown rebuilds and blue-chip sites How a sit-and-hold strategy could work in this market Why this could be a timing window, not a permanent market shift MORE FROM ME Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/matt_srama/?hl=en TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_srama LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-srama-b8647b1ba/?originalSubdomain=au BGC Podcast → https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZTdnNdku9iVdkBEFrND8V Gold Coast Buyers Agency → https://www.thesramagroup.com/ Join 3000+ for weekly insights → https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelist If you are serious about learning how to buy property on the Gold Coast, understand the market, avoid costly buyer traps and stay ahead of where the city is heading, subscribe to Buying Gold Coast for weekly insights.