Gold Coast’s first Westin Hotel confirmed for Surfers Paradise tower
A management deal has been inked for the Gold Coast’s first Westin Hotel, tipped to open in 2029. Developed under a franchise agreement with M Property, the new-build in Surfers Paradise will be run by La Vie Hotels & Resorts. The hotel is intended to occupy levels six to 25 of the mixed-use development at […]
Gold Coast emerges as a national growth powerhouse
Latest figures show the Gold Coast economy has grown 25% since 2020/21 to more than $55 billion, cementing its position as Australia’s largest non-capital city economy. The 2026 State of the City Report released today shows the Gold Coast is growing faster than Greater Brisbane and has outpaced the average growth of Australian capital cities since 2020. The report also […]
Brisbane’s riverfront properties see huge demand from Downsizers
Downsizers swapping standalone houses for water views are pushing Brisbane’s luxury riverfront apartment market to new heights. A lack of options and little space left to develop is adding to demand, with riverfront properties expected to pull serious returns ahead of the 2032 Olympics. In 2025 alone, riverfront property sales grew 14 per cent. The […]
Brisbane 2032 organisers consider mega-development to overhaul South Brisbane for Olympics
Brisbane 2032 organisers will investigate how Mark and Tracy Stockwell’s overhaul of South Brisbane could be used during the Olympic and Paralympic Games. In a major boost for the city, the Stockwells have proposed a transformation of South Brisbane’s industrial sites into a masterplanned 12-tower development with hundreds of eateries, cafes and entertainment venues. The former Olympians’ […]
Why savvy buyers are securing brand-new apartments before the Olympics
Sydneysiders and Melburnians relocated to South-East Queensland in record numbers during the pandemic, and today, interstate migration remains strong. Driven by the search for lifestyle appeal, many buyers are skipping traditional hotspots in favour of suburbs that feel more liveable day to day. Enter South Surfers. The area offers convenient connectivity thanks to its proximity to Broadbeach and the G:link Gold […]
$173.5k surge: Brisbane houses double Qld take-home pay in 1 yr
Brisbane home prices have hit a new record – with houses surging by a shocking $173,500 in just one year, now an insane $241,000 more expensive than Melbourne as four other capitals fall. This as the latest PropTrack Home Price Index for May – out Monday – found half of Australia’s state capital cities more […]
Gold Coast on track to become Australia’s priciest housing market in a year
The Gold Coast is closing in on Sydney as Australia’s most expensive housing market, with new data showing the city’s median house price is rising fast enough to claim the top spot within 12 months. Sydney remained the most unaffordable housing market in the country, with its median house price hitting $1.604m in May – […]
Artemus $500m Howard Smith Wharves Expansion Approved
Brisbane is about to take its next head-first dive into its riverfront renaissance as it strives to execute a perfect 10-point pike in its preparations for the 2032 Olympics. Shedding the last remnants of the dusty, derelict industrial past beneath its landmark Story Bridge, the developers who reawakened the Howard Smith Wharves have been greenlit […]
Gold Coast real estate soars years ahead of 2032 Olympics, new data shows
The 2032 Olympic Games might still be six years away, but the Gold Coast property market has already decided it is time to go for gold. If you’ve been to a local open home recently, you know the frenzy is real. But a new joint report from iBuyNew and Hotspotting gives a glimpse into the […]
The inner-city suburbs leading Brisbane’s next apartment wave
Building is booming in this state capital, and two inner-city suburbs are proving particular hotpots. As Brisbane continues to shift toward higher‑density living, buyers are prioritising convenience, design and long‑term liveability over proximity to the CBD alone. Inner‑north and inner‑west suburbs are emerging as clear hotspots, offering an alternative to CBD living without sacrificing convenience or amenity. According to listings on realestate.com.au, Lutwyche and West End are among […]
Revealed: What the Miami Arts District could become as City looks for partner
The City has revealed a first glimpse of a planned arts district “unprecedented in the world” which is estimated will generate $130m each year in economic activity. Renders of what is being for planned for the proposed Miami Arts District have revealed a unique green and water-themed precinct surrounded by rustic, low-level high rises. The […]
New data reveals where interstate buyers are moving
Interstate house-hunters armed with deep pockets are dominating Brisbane’s inner suburbs, leaving locals to retreat to the outer-northern fringes for mortgage relief. New relocation data tracking more than 250,000 house moves reveals former Melburnians and Sydneysiders are targeting fashionable pockets like New Farm, Newstead, and the CBD, triggering a wave of property upgrades. The suburb-level […]