The Gold Coast Vertical Living Boom! What Buyers Need To Understand in 2026

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 projects, how pricing and release strategies work, what drives demand in high-rise living, and the key risks and opportunities buyers should consider before committing to off-the-plan or apartment developments in today’s market.

In this episode, we cover:

-The Gold Coast vertical living boom and why it is accelerating

-How developers structure, stage, and price new projects

-The psychology behind staged releases and off-the-plan marketing

-The risks buyers overlook when purchasing off the plan

-How to assess whether a development truly stacks up before committing

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