WHY APARTMENT LIVING IS BOOMING IN BURLEIGH HEADS
Burleigh Heads is transforming into a luxury apartment hotspot, with One Burleigh leading a $5 billion wave of high-end coastal development.
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Burleigh Heads, once a laid-back coastal enclave, is rapidly emerging as one of Queensland’s premier destinations for luxury apartment living.
With more than $5 billion in residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects underway, this southern Gold Coast suburb is experiencing a transformation that blends natural beauty with sophisticated urban development.
A significant contributor to this evolution is the surge in apartment investments, driven by escalating demand and impressive returns.
Recent data shows that apartment prices in Burleigh Heads have risen by 9 per cent over the past year. This upward trend underscores the suburb’s appeal to both investors and owner-occupiers seeking a blend of lifestyle and profitability.
Central to Burleigh Heads’ allure is its unique lifestyle offering. Residents enjoy pristine beaches, a vibrant dining scene, and a passionate sense of community. The suburb’s charm lies in its ability to offer a relaxed coastal atmosphere while providing the amenities and conveniences of urban living.
At the forefront of Burleigh Heads’ luxury apartment boom is One Burleigh, a boutique development by MAYD.
Located at 88 The Esplanade, this project includes 16 full-floor residences, each offering expansive oceanfront views and unparalleled privacy. Construction has started, with completion expected in Summer 2026/27.
The apartments feature four bedrooms, three bathrooms, two powder rooms, a private office, and a media room with a bar, spanning up to 381 square meters of indoor and outdoor living space.
Pricing for the remaining residences starts from $9.05 million, reflecting not only the premium quality and design of the apartments but also the growing demand for luxury coastal living in Burleigh Heads.
MAYD’s commitment to exclusive, boutique developments is clear in One Burleigh’s design and amenities. The project emphasises meticulous craftsmanship and a harmonious blend with the natural surroundings. Wellness amenities rivalling global retreats, including spa facilities and a grand lobby lounge, further enhance the living experience.
MAYD distinguishes itself in the luxury development landscape through its unwavering commitment to exclusivity and a deep understanding of the premium market’s evolving desires. Unlike developers who prioritise volume, MAYD focuses on “carefully chosen, handcrafted projects,” ensuring each development is a bespoke masterpiece tailored to its environment and clientele.
MAYD’s Director, Todd Mould, emphasises the company’s dedication to creating sanctuaries that offer more than just a place to live. “One Burleigh is more than a residence; it’s a sanctuary that offers an exclusive lifestyle experience,” Mould said. He further notes the resilience of high-quality real estate investments, especially in times of economic uncertainty, highlighting the enduring value of such tangible assets.
This approach underscores MAYD’s unique position in the market, delivering developments that are not only architecturally and aesthetically superior but also aligned with the lifestyle aspirations of discerning buyers.
Early buyer interest in One Burleigh has been strong, with more than 50 per cent of apartments already under contract.
The success of One Burleigh reflects a broader trend in Burleigh Heads, where luxury developments are meeting the growing demand for high-end coastal living. As the suburb continues to evolve, it stands as a testament to the potential of combining natural beauty with thoughtful, innovative development.
For more information go to www.oneburleigh.com.au
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As interest rates, inflation and market sentiment fluctuate, investors are being urged to focus on data, not panic.
While many investors are waiting for commercial property prices to fall alongside the residential market, buyers’ advocate Abdullah Nouh says they’re looking at the wrong data, with demand strengthening across several commercial sectors.
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For months, Australia’s property conversation has centred on falling house prices, higher interest rates and the impact of the Federal Budget on investors.
But according to Melbourne buyers’ advocate Abdullah Nouh, many investors expecting commercial property to follow the same path are overlooking what’s actually happening across the market.
“The biggest mistake investors are making is treating commercial property as one market that moves in one direction at one time,” Nouh says.
“Office towers, neighbourhood medical centres, industrial warehouses and childcare centres all respond to completely different supply and demand dynamics.”
Rather than experiencing a broad downturn, he says that parts of the commercial market continue to perform strongly, particularly sectors supported by essential services and with limited new supply.
Neighbourhood retail centres anchored by supermarkets and medical services have proven more resilient than many expected, while industrial property continues to benefit from tight supply in most major cities.
Medical centres, childcare assets and other essential service properties are also attracting sustained tenant demand despite higher borrowing costs.
Office markets, however, are telling a different story.
Premium buildings in well-connected locations are beginning to stabilise, Nouh says, while secondary office stock in oversupplied precincts continues to face pressure.
“This isn’t a story about commercial property going up or going down,” he says.
“It’s a story about asset selection mattering more than the headlines.”
The changing market is also altering the questions investors are asking.
Rather than focusing solely on buying another residential investment property, Nouh says more investors are now looking for higher rental income and improved cash flow.
“Instead of asking how to buy another investment property, investors are increasingly asking how they can generate more income from their portfolio,” he says.
He believes commercial property has become part of that conversation because it can deliver stronger rental returns while still offering long-term capital growth when quality assets are selected carefully.
However, Nouh warns investors against assuming every commercial property represents a sound investment simply because it offers a higher yield.
“I’ve seen commercial properties remain vacant for years because they’re in locations with weak business activity,” he says.
“A high yield isn’t necessarily evidence of a good investment. Sometimes it’s evidence of the opposite.”
Instead, he says investors should focus on the same fundamentals that have always underpinned successful commercial acquisitions, including tenant demand, constrained future supply, location quality and whether another tenant would readily occupy the property if the existing lease expired.
“The lease and the tenant both matter,” Nouh says.
“But neither replaces buying a quality asset in a quality location.”
As investors continue to assess the outlook for property following this year’s Budget changes, Nouh believes the biggest opportunity may lie in recognising that commercial property is not a single market.
“Property has never moved as one market,” he says.
“The better question isn’t whether commercial property will fall in the short term. It’s which assets are likely to be in greater demand over the next decade, and whether today’s market creates an opportunity that looks obvious in hindsight.”
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