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02/06/2026

𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗳𝗳-𝘁𝗵𝗲-𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁?

In some cases, yes — but it needs to be handled carefully.

In Queensland, an off-the-plan purchaser may sometimes be able to on-sell their interest in an unfinished project to another buyer using a Transfer by Direction.

In simple terms, this means the original buyer directs the Developer to transfer the completed property directly to the new buyer at settlement, rather than the property first transferring to the original buyer and then again to the new buyer.

This can be a useful structure, but it is rarely automatic.

Most off-the-plan contracts require the Developer’s prior written approval before a buyer can nominate, assign, transfer, direct or on-sell their interest. The Developer may impose conditions, such as payment of legal costs, proof that the new buyer can settle, or the signing of additional documents.

There may also be important issues involving transfer duty, GST, finance, deposits, disclosure obligations, sunset dates and whether the original buyer remains liable if the new buyer does not complete.

Before you agree to on-sell an off-the-plan property, it is essential to check your contract and obtain legal advice.

A Transfer by Direction can be helpful — but only if it is properly structured.

Thinking about on-selling an off-the-plan property? Speak with a Queensland property lawyer before you commit.

𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦.

30/05/2026

🏡 Weekly Property Report | Gold Coast City Solicitors
30 May 2026

The Gold Coast property market continues to show strong demand, but there are some important shifts buyers and sellers should be aware of.

📈 Property values remain strong

Gold Coast dwelling values have increased more than 12% over the past 12 months.
Median dwelling values are now approaching $1.2 million, reflecting ongoing demand from local, interstate and overseas buyers.

🏗️ Housing supply remains the biggest challenge

The Gold Coast is expected to need around 185,000 new homes by 2046.
Current construction and approval rates are falling well short of what will be needed to meet future demand.

🏢 Units are no longer the "affordable alternative"

Apartment prices continue to rise, particularly in coastal locations.
Buyers should pay close attention to body corporate records, insurance costs and building compliance before signing a contract.

🏠 Rental market remains extremely tight

Vacancy rates remain near historic lows, creating ongoing pressure for tenants and continued interest from investors.

⚖️ Legal Update: Seller Disclosure Requirements
Since August 2025, Queensland sellers must provide mandatory disclosure documents before a contract is signed. This has significantly increased the importance of obtaining legal advice before listing a property for sale.

💡 Our Tip This Week
Whether buying or selling, don't focus solely on price. Flood overlays, body corporate records, insurance costs, zoning issues and disclosure obligations can have a significant impact on your transaction.

If you're thinking of buying or selling on the Gold Coast, our team is here to help you navigate the process with confidence.

📞 Gold Coast City Solicitors
Your trusted local property and conveyancing team.

25/05/2026

𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗯 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗔𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲

Ashmore continues to appeal to buyers looking for central Gold Coast convenience, established homes, family-friendly streets and strong access to schools, shops, medical services and major roads.

Unlike the beachfront suburbs, Ashmore offers a more suburban lifestyle while still being close to key Gold Coast destinations. This makes it attractive to families, upgraders, investors and buyers seeking value relative to coastal locations.

With established homes, townhouses and infill development across the suburb, buyers should pay close attention to searches, building and pest inspections, easements, approvals, contract dates and any special conditions.

At Gold Coast City Solicitors, we guide buyers through the conveyancing process and help identify important legal issues before settlement.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲? 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴.

25/05/2026

𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗯 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁

Southport is one of the Gold Coast’s most important urban centres, combining business, education, health, public transport and Broadwater lifestyle.

Buyers are drawn to Southport for its central location, access to Griffith University, the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct, hospitals, light rail, shopping and the Broadwater Parklands.

It is a suburb that appeals to a wide range of purchasers: first-home buyers, investors, professionals, students, families and those wanting strong connectivity across the Gold Coast.

With a mix of houses, townhouses and apartments, buyers should ensure they understand the details of their contract, title, body corporate obligations, searches and settlement requirements.

At Gold Coast City Solicitors, we make the conveyancing process easier to understand from contract review through to settlement.

𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁? 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴.

24/05/2026

At Gold Coast City Solicitors, we’re proud to provide our clients with professional, reliable and friendly legal service, but our commitment to the Gold Coast goes beyond the office.

We’re also proud to be a major sponsor of the Southport Tigers Rugby League Football Club, helping support local sport and keeping kids active, healthy and connected with their community.

It’s great to receive support from our community, but it’s even better to be able to give back.

Gold Coast City Solicitors — supporting our clients, our clubs and our community.

24/05/2026

𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗯 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵

Broadbeach offers a rare mix of beachside living, dining, shopping, entertainment and public transport, all in one highly walkable location.

From Pacific Fair and The Star to the Convention Centre, light rail access, restaurants and the beach, Broadbeach is attractive to buyers who want lifestyle and convenience without compromising on amenity.

It is especially popular with apartment buyers, downsizers, investors and lifestyle-focused purchasers who want to be close to the action.

When buying in Broadbeach, it is important to carefully review the contract, disclosure documents, body corporate information, by-laws, special levies and settlement obligations before committing.

At Gold Coast City Solicitors, we assist buyers with clear, practical conveyancing advice so they understand exactly what they are signing.

𝗕𝘂𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵? 𝗟𝗲𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱.

23/05/2026

𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗯 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗺 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵

Palm Beach continues to be one of the Gold Coast’s most sought-after coastal suburbs and it is easy to see why.

With its relaxed beach lifestyle, access to Tallebudgera Creek, vibrant café scene and strong family appeal, Palm Beach offers the kind of lifestyle buyers often imagine when they think of living on the southern Gold Coast.

For buyers, the appeal is not just the beach. It is the combination of lifestyle, community, walkability, schooling options, parks and long-term scarcity of coastal property.

Whether you are purchasing your first home, upgrading, downsizing or investing, Palm Beach remains a suburb where due diligence matters, particularly around contract conditions, finance dates, building and pest, body corporate matters and settlement timing.

At Gold Coast City Solicitors, we help buyers move through the conveyancing process with clarity and confidence.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝘂𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗺 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵? 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻.

10/05/2026

𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲

With speculation around CGT and negative gearing changes ahead of the Federal Budget, many property owners and buyers are asking whether they should act now.

The answer depends on your circumstances.

For investors, the key issues may include whether any changes are grandfathered, whether they apply only to future gains, and how they interact with negative gearing.

For home buyers, the key issue is whether the market becomes less competitive, or whether local supply pressures continue to outweigh tax changes.

For sellers, timing may matter if buyer sentiment shifts after the Budget.

Before making a major property decision, it is important to get advice from the right professionals, including your solicitor, accountant and financial adviser.

At Gold Coast City Solicitors, we assist clients with residential conveyancing, contract reviews and property transactions across the Gold Coast.

𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭, 𝘵𝘢𝘹 𝘰𝘳 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦.

09/05/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗚𝗧 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁-𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀

Possible CGT changes may create a small window of opportunity for some first-home buyers.

If investor demand softens, first-home buyers may face less competition for certain established homes, units and townhouses, particularly in investor-heavy parts of the Gold Coast market.

But buyers should be careful not to assume that prices will suddenly fall.

Gold Coast property remains supported by strong demand, limited supply and a tight rental market. For many buyers, waiting for a major correction could mean continuing to pay higher rent while prices merely slow rather than drop.

Before signing a contract, first-home buyers should make sure they understand:

• finance approval conditions
• building and pest rights
• settlement obligations
• cooling-off periods
• transfer duty and first-home buyer concessions
• risks in off-the-plan contracts

Gold Coast City Solicitors can assist with contract reviews and conveyancing before you commit.

𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘳 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦.

08/05/2026

𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗚𝗧 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁?

If the Federal Government reduces the CGT discount or changes how capital gains are taxed, property investors may reassess the after-tax return on investment properties.

On the Gold Coast, this could mean:

• fewer investors competing for some properties
• more cautious bidding at auction
• potential cooling in parts of the established housing and unit market
• possible increased interest in new builds, depending on how the rules are designed

However, any impact is likely to be balanced against strong local demand, limited housing supply, population growth and the Gold Coast’s ongoing appeal as a lifestyle market.

In other words, possible CGT reform may reduce some investor heat, but it is unlikely on its own to solve housing affordability.

If you are considering buying or selling property, now is a good time to understand how ownership structure, timing and contract terms may affect you.

𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺. 𝘚𝘦𝘦𝘬 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘪𝘳𝘤𝘶𝘮𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴.

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