New Apartments in Queensland

Queensland's off-the-plan apartment market runs along the South East corridor — Brisbane, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast — and the three behave quite differently. Brisbane's pipeline is weighted toward inner-city and inner-north infill. The Gold Coast is dominated by beachfront and near-beach towers where the aspect and the height of the neighbouring approval matter enormously to what you actually end up looking at. The Sunshine Coast delivers at lower density, with more low-rise and boutique projects.

Buyers should be aware of Queensland's sunset clause provisions for off-the-plan contracts, which restrict a seller's ability to terminate under a sunset clause without the buyer's consent or an order of the court. Body corporate arrangements also warrant scrutiny in Queensland, particularly in buildings with significant shared amenity or a letting arrangement in place, as both flow through to ongoing levies. Confirm the current position with the Queensland Government or your solicitor before signing, as the detail here changes.