Gold Coast house prices surge as buyers abandon units for detached homes
The split reflects stronger demand for houses in beachside pockets while units face slower growth.
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Good morning and welcome to Gold Coast in 5 minutes. House prices on the Gold Coast are surging as buyers abandon units for detached homes. The split reflects stronger demand for houses in beachside pockets while units face slower growth. First time buyers entering the market this year must weigh easing prices against strong lifestyle demand in key coastal pockets. SiteLive launches its AI powered construction platform on July 10. The Australian built platform brings scheduling, QA, compliance and grounded AI into one system for builders, developers and subcontractors. Federal MPs face Gold Coast voter pressure on the cost of living crisis as voters demand action on cost of living pressures and climate impacts. The federal budget delivers 180 million dollars for Gold Coast roads and housing relief though residents and local leaders say more is needed to ease rent pressures and congestion. That is your briefing for today.
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