Some renovations feel timeless, calm, and valuable. Others look expensive and miss the mark.

In this episode, Luli Farrell, Co-Founder of ABI Interiors, breaks down what actually makes Gold Coast homes feel luxurious and why great renovation outcomes are rarely about budget alone.

We unpack the real story behind ABI Interiors, from a family side project to a global brand, and explore how design decisions, pairing materials, and understanding buyer psychology can dramatically impact how a home looks, feels, and performs in the market.

If you are renovating, building, or buying on the Gold Coast, this episode will change how you think about luxury, value, and design.

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Matt’s IG → https://www.instagram.com/matt_srama

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LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-srama-b8647b1ba/?originalSubdomain=au

BGC Podcast → https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZTdnNdku9iVdkBEFrND8V

Connect with Luli Farrell & ABI Interiors:

IG → https://www.instagram.com/abiinteriors/

Website → https://www.abiinteriors.com.au/

In this episode, we cover:

-What actually makes a Gold Coast renovation feel luxurious, not just expensive

-The real story behind ABI Interiors and how it scaled from a family business to a global brand

- Why luxury renovations are more about decision-making than budget

- Interior design trends shaping modern Gold Coast homes

- How to achieve high-end renovation outcomes on a realistic budget

- The importance of pairing fixtures, finishes, and materials correctly

-Common renovation mistakes that quietly hurt property value

- How buyers emotionally respond to well-designed homes

- Designing modern coastal homes for lifestyle, longevity, and resale appeal

- Where opportunity is emerging across the Gold Coast and Tweed region

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Prestige property on the Gold Coast is changing fast and if you are not paying attention, you will miss where real demand is actually forming.In this episode of Buying Gold Coast, I sit down with Ian Perkins from Srama to explain what prestige property really means today and why it now goes beyond traditional beachfront markets.We break down how luxury homes on the Gold Coast, from Palm Beach luxury homes to emerging prestige suburbs, are being shaped by lifestyle, scarcity, and buyer demand and what this means when buying Gold Coast luxury real estate.In this episode, we cover:-What defines prestige property in the current market-How luxury homes on the Gold Coast are shifting beyond traditional beachfront locations-Why prestige suburbs on the Gold Coast are expanding into new pockets-The growing demand for luxury waterfront homes-Why Palm Beach, Mermaid Waters, Runaway Bay, Currumbin, and the Tweed are attracting serious buyers-Who is buying Gold Coast luxury real estate right now, from downsizers to interstate and high net worth buyers-How buyers can identify prestige opportunities before prices move into the eight, ten, and twenty million dollar rangeIf you have been wondering what is prestige property, where the next high demand areas are forming, or whether the Gold Coast luxury market still represents value, this episode will give you clarity.Connect with meInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/matt_srama/?hl=enTikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_sramaLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-srama-b8647b1ba/?originalSubdomain=auBGC Podcast → https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZTdnNdku9iVdkBEFrND8VSubscribe to Buying Gold Coast for weekly insights into Gold Coast property, emerging suburbs, lifestyle driven buying, and expert market analysis.

The Gold Coast market has changed, but most buyers haven’t changed how they think.

In this episode, I sit down with Tim Sayce, Founder of Kai Konstruct, to break down what’s really happening in the dual living and granny flat space on the Gold Coast.

We unpack how secondary dwellings are being used to create a dual income property, improve cash flow, and extract more value from one block. With gold coast granny flats becoming more common, this episode cuts through what works, what doesn’t, and the mistakes buyers make when they build a granny flat.

This is a practical conversation for investors and home buyers who want to move forward in the Gold Coast market with better structure, stronger cash flow, and more control.

Connect with me

IG → https://www.instagram.com/buying_goldcoast

Matt’s IG → https://www.instagram.com/matt_srama

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

Connect with Tim Sayce

IG → https://www.instagram.com/kaikonstruct/?hl=en 

Podcast → https://www.youtube.com/@kaikonstruct418

Website → https://kaikonstruct.com.au/

In this episode, we cover:

• Why dual living and granny flats are gaining momentum on the Gold Coast

• How secondary dwellings actually work under current council rules

• When it makes sense to build a granny flat and when it does not

• What separates high-performing gold coast granny flats from poor projects

• How buyers are turning one property into a dual income property

• Approval pathways, planning risks, and common mistakes

• Why design, privacy, access, and site services matter for long-term value

• How banks and valuers are viewing secondary dwellings today

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Buying on the Gold Coast is changing fast and if you are not paying attention, you will miss what is actually driving demand right now.

In this solo episode of Buying Gold Coast, I break down the three hottest trends shaping the Gold Coast real estate market and what they mean for buyers heading into the housing market in 2026.

From dual income buyers (DINKs) entering the market in force, to the rise of secondary dwellings and intergenerational living, these trends are quietly reshaping prices, competition, and opportunity across the Gold Coast.

In this episode, I cover:

• The rise of DINK buyers and how dual income property demand is shifting the market

• Why intergenerational living is becoming a major buying driver

• How secondary dwellings and granny flats are creating strong cash flow opportunities

• Why single-level homes are outperforming expectations on the Gold Coast

• What today’s buyers are prioritising in the Gold Coast real estate market

• How to think strategically before buying in a competitive housing market 2026

Connect with us

Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/matt_srama/?hl=enTikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_sramaLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-srama-b8647b1ba/?originalSubdomain=auBGC Podcast → https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZTdnNdku9iVdkBEFrND8V

If this episode helped you understand what is really happening on the Gold Coast, subscribe and leave a comment. It helps us reach more buyers who want clear, practical property insights.

Some buyers win, build wealth, and scale into development. Others stay stuck. 

In this episode, Josh Morrissey, Founder of HIVE Property, one of Australia’s top-performing real estate agencies, breaks down the exact thinking, strategy and decision-making that separates the two. We unpack everything from analysing deals and understanding market psychology to risk, timelines and building the right team to move with confidence.

If you’re wanting to invest, develop, or level up your understanding of the Gold Coast market, this conversation will completely shift the way you look at property.

Connect with us!

IG → https://www.instagram.com/buying_goldcoast

Matt’s IG → https://www.instagram.com/matt_srama

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

Connect with Josh Morrissey: IG → https://www.instagram.com/josh_hiveproperty.co/ HIVE Property → https://hiveproperty.co/

In this episode, we cover:

• How Josh started in property development and built one of Australia’s strongest real estate businesses

• The mindset shift new developers need before they begin

• How to analyse property deals like a developer (and what most buyers overlook)

• Why risk isn’t the enemy, timelines are

• How top developers build a team that protects margins and speeds up decisions

• The biggest mistakes buyers make on the Gold Coast

• Market trends, growth pockets, and where experienced operators are looking next

If this episode gave you value, follow the show. It helps us reach more people who want real conversations about development, strategy and the Gold Coast property market.

Most people buy a home and stop there, but one equity move took Andrew Firth (Jack of the Dust) from a $600k first home to a luxury waterfront property on the Gold Coast.

This week, I sit down with Andrew to reveal the exact strategy he used, how he picked the right pocket at the right time, and the fundamentals behind choosing a premium waterfront block. 

Learn how to assess value, avoid buyer mistakes, and use equity to level up your position.

Connect with us!

IG → https://www.instagram.com/buying_goldcoast

Matt’s IG → https://www.instagram.com/matt_srama

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

Connect with Andrew:

IG → instagram.com/jackofthedust

Website → jackofthedust.com

In this episode, we cover:

• How Andrew used equity to upgrade into a luxury waterfront home

• What defines a high-quality Gold Coast waterfront property

• Renovation vs rebuild: which creates better long-term value

• How investors analyse deals and choose the right suburb

• Why luxury builds are booming on the Gold Coast

• What buyers get wrong in today’s market

If you enjoy this episode, follow the show and leave a review. It helps us reach more people who want real, transparent conversations about buying and investing on the Gold Coast.

Buying property isn’t just about finding a listing. It’s about knowing what others don’t.

This week, I’m sharing my interview with the Unemployable Podcast, where I share how we secure deals most buyers never even hear about. From off-market strategies and negotiation tactics to buyer psychology and the mistakes that cost people thousands, this episode pulls back the curtain on how a top buyer’s agency operates on the Gold Coast.

If you’re thinking about buying, investing, or building, you’ll learn how professionals analyse properties, choose the right suburbs, avoid emotional decision-making, and create long-term wins in a fast-moving market.

Connect with us!

IG → https://www.instagram.com/buying_goldcoast

Matt’s IG → https://www.instagram.com/matt_srama

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

Connect with Unemployable Podcast:

IG →instagram.com/unemployablemedia

Youtube →www.youtube.com/@UnemployableMedia

Website →unemployable.com.au

In this episode, we cover:

• What a buyer’s agent actually does behind the scenes

• How to buy off-market property (and why it matters)

• The biggest mistakes buyers make when choosing a buyer’s agent

• Why negotiation starts long before you put in an offer

• How to renovate for profit and what money can’t fix

• High-demand Gold Coast suburbs and what’s driving growth

If you enjoy this episode, follow the show and leave a review. It helps us reach more people who want real, transparent conversations about buying and investing on the Gold Coast.

The Truth Behind the Building Industry That NOBODY Talks About…

Most people think the building industry is all about luxury homes and big projects… but behind the scenes, something far more important is happening.

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Nikki Harms from PJH Projects and Jasmine Dowthwaite from Three Balls Red, two award-winning women in construction who share how Her Good Foundation is using the power of the design and building community to support women facing homelessness on the Gold Coast, while completely redefining how we build homes.

Connect with us!

IG → https://www.instagram.com/buying_goldcoast

Matt’s IG → https://www.instagram.com/matt_srama

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

Connect with Her Good Foundation:

Website → https://www.hergoodfoundations.com.au/ 

IG → https://www.instagram.com/hergoodfoundations/ 

FB → https://www.facebook.com/hergoodfoundations 

You’ll also hear the behind-the-scenes realities:

• Why women are becoming a driving force in Gold Coast architecture and building

• The importance of connection in an often-isolated industry

• How luxury home design is evolving

• The hidden homelessness crisis affecting women on the Gold Coast

• What every homeowner should know before starting a custom build

• The role Her Good Foundation plays in supporting vulnerable women

• Why the building industry is more powerful than people realise

If you found this episode helpful, subscribe and leave a comment - it helps us reach more people who love real conversations about Gold Coast property, lifestyle, and the building industry.

You’re probably making the home design mistakes Darren Palmer says are ruining your space and you won’t believe how simple they are to fix.

In this episode, I sit down with Darren Palmer for an honest, practical deep dive into choosing an interior design style, the 2026 trends already emerging, and the renovation mistakes he sees over and over again.

We also unpack Darren’s journey from a country kid to one of Australia’s most influential designers, what really happens behind the scenes on The Block, and the design thinking behind the new YourTown Prize Home.

If you want your home to feel better, function better, and look better this episode is a game-changer.

🏡 Gold Coast’s #1 Buyers Agency → https://www.thesramagroup.com/

🎥 Watch next: https://youtu.be/lGxbG9TjnT0?si=be-WsSOYv-h0aj_P

In this episode, we cover:

• The biggest renovation mistakes to avoid in 2026

• How to choose a design style you’ll never regret

• The unexpected interior design trends for 2026

• Why lighting design can make or break your home

• Darren’s breakdown of regulating lines and why your rooms feel “off”

• How to design a home that actually feels good to live in

• The surprising link between lifestyle, amenity and long-term value

• A behind-the-scenes look at the new YourTown Prize Home

• How you should buy for the things they cannot build

Connect with us:IG → https://www.instagram.com/matt_srama

TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_srama

LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-srama-b8647b1ba

BGC Podcast → https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZTdnNdku9iVdkBEFrND8V

Connect with Darren:

IG →  https://www.instagram.com/darrenpalmerofficial/?hl=en

TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@darrenpalmerofficial

Podcast→ https://open.spotify.com/show/5xlEendV3yLTOs2gyNvWLS?si=ef5a46b73560459b

Website → https://darrenpalmer.com/

If you enjoyed this conversation, follow the show and leave a quick rating, it helps more people find real, practical episodes about property, design, and the Gold Coast real estate market.

Everyone’s talking about the Gold Coast property boom, but no one is talking about where the real opportunity is. 

In this episode, I sit down with two of our top Buyers Agents, Amelia Nankervis and Olivia Mccrea, to break down the suburbs seeing intense buyer activity, the overlooked pockets delivering huge returns, and how the new First Home Buyer Scheme (as of October 1) is reshaping the market in real time.

If you’re building a property portfolio, buying your first investment, or trying to get in before the next price jump, this episode will give you clarity, confidence, and a clear plan forward.

We dive deep into:

• The Gold Coast suburbs set to surge next

• How the First Home Buyer Scheme is changing demand

• Where smart investors are buying under $1M

• The Tweed Heads pocket delivering huge competition

• Northern Gold Coast suburbs with high yields + strong growth

• Why duplexes are outperforming apartments in 2025

• How price disparity creates major upside

• Real client examples and quick wins happening right now

Connect with us:

IG → https://www.instagram.com/matt_sramaTikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_sramaLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-srama-b8647b1baBGC Podcast → https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZTdnNdku9iVdkBEFrND8V

If you enjoy the episode, follow the show and leave a quick review. It helps more people find real, practical conversations about Gold Coast property, investing, and building long-term wealth.