Ashmore, Why Buyers Are Focusing on Renovation Potential
🏡 Ashmore in 2026: Why Buyers Are Focusing on Renovation Potential
By Norton Real Estate | Ashmore Property Focus | 500 Words
🔨 Introduction: Ashmore’s Renovation Appeal Is Driving Buyer Interest
Located in the heart of the Gold Coast, Ashmore has long been admired for its leafy streets, generous block sizes, and central location. But in 2026, a new trend is emerging: buyers are flocking to Ashmore for its renovation potential.
While neighbouring suburbs have already undergone significant gentrification, Ashmore still offers a mix of original-condition homes, brick lowsets from the 1980s and 90s, and properties with solid bones ready for transformation. For savvy buyers and sellers alike, this presents an exciting opportunity.
🧱 Why Renovation-Ready Homes Are Hot in Ashmore
Ashmore homes appeal to a wide range of buyers — from first-home buyers to experienced renovators and investors — thanks to their:
Larger land sizes (often 600–800m²+)
Functional layouts that are easy to modernise
Central location with quick access to Southport, Benowa, and the M1
Proximity to schools, TAFE, medical centres, and shopping precincts
With building new homes becoming increasingly expensive, many buyers are choosing to buy and renovate — and Ashmore delivers the perfect stock.
💡 Sellers: Don’t Renovate Everything — Highlight the Potential
If you’re planning to sell a home in Ashmore that’s older or in mostly original condition, you don’t need to fully renovate. Buyers in 2026 are often happy to do the work themselves — but only if the home is:
Clean, functional, and well-maintained
Structurally sound with a clear, open layout
Presented to show off renovation potential (e.g., cleared yard, neutral walls)
Staging the home to show what could be can help buyers visualise their plans — and increase your sale price without the renovation cost.
🔨 Investor Interest Is Also Climbing
Ashmore’s rising popularity with renovators has also caught the eye of investors, who see value in:
Renovating and flipping for profit
Modernising homes and holding for rental income
Capitalising on growing demand from tenants looking for central, upgraded homes
With strong rental yields and consistently low vacancy rates, Ashmore is becoming a favourite for value-add investors in 2026.
📞 Thinking of Selling in Ashmore?
At Norton Real Estate, we specialise in Ashmore and surrounding central Gold Coast suburbs. We can help you:
Position your property as a renovator’s opportunity
Price accurately for condition and location
Market to the right buyer demographic (renovators, builders, investors)
Use drone photography, video walkthroughs, and pay-on-settlement options via Realty Assist
Disclaimer
This article is for general information only and does not constitute legal, financial, or real estate advice. Market data is accurate as of 2025–2026 and is subject to change. Please consult with a licensed professional before making property-related decisions. Norton Real Estate accepts no liability for actions taken based on this content.