The Gold Coast region has once again caught the attention of property developers and investors.

Off the back of a surge in buyer demand and interstate migration, investors from all over Australia are flocking to the region to make the most of the opportunity. 

But, what do you need to know before undertaking a new residential project in the region?

The Urban Developer presents a developer masterclass on the town planning, design, construction and project marketing essentials to successfully delivering residential real estate in the Gold Coast region. 

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Course Outline

1. Town Planning Considerations

• planning policy environment
• city plan major amendments
• draft neighbourhood framework
• population growth
• zoning, heights and setbacks.

Presenter: Matthew Schneider - Director, URBIS

2. Architecture and Design

• site analysis and context
• suitable apartment typologies

2 x case studies covering:

• location and site area                            
• floor plates and unit layouts               
• structural elements and impact on apartment planning          
• mixed use or residential - building services
• architectural façade intent.

Presenter: Ewald DeWeerd - Director/Architect, DBI Architects

3. Construction and Delivery

• Gold Coast construction outlook - by product type and location
• construction costs and building price index
• procurement strategies
• construction methodologies.

Presenter: Darryl Bird - Partner, Mitchell Brandtman

4. Project Marketing and Sales

• Gold Coast market drivers 
• apartment sales and price activity
• buyer profiles and demographics
• Gold Coast apartment mix trends.

Presenter: David Higgins - Director, Residential Projects Gold Coast, Colliers International

The presentations will be followed by an interactive Q&A moderated by Adam Di Marco, founder and CEO of The Urban Developer.