About Simply Gold Coast Property Advisors & Buyers Agents
Simply Gold Coast Property Advisors & Buyers Agents is a Southport-based buyer’s agency that helps homebuyers, investors and interstate relocators find and secure property across the Gold Coast. Founded by Tony and Eva Coughran, the agency combines independent buyer advocacy with certified property valuation expertise, drawing on more than 75 combined years of Gold Coast market experience to deliver results that go beyond a standard property search.
Simply GC works with a broad range of clients including first home buyers, families relocating from interstate, expats returning to Australia, and investors seeking to grow their portfolios. The team’s approach centres on independent, conflict-free representation, precise property valuations, and a deep off-market network built through decades of relationships with the Gold Coast’s leading selling agencies. Approximately one in four properties the team secures is purchased pre-market. Services span purchasing strategy, full search and secure, auction representation, selling advice and portfolio advice.
The agency operates across the Gold Coast, covering suburbs including Surfers Paradise, Palm Beach, Burleigh Waters, Miami, Paradise Point, Bundall, Merrimac, Tallai, Wongawallan, Bonogin, Kingscliff and Gilston, as well as hinterland locations such as the foothills of Mount Tamborine.
Tony Coughran is a REIQ Buyers Agent of the Year winner, a certified property valuer (AAPI CPV) and a licensed real estate agent, with 25 years of hands-on experience in the South East Queensland property corridor. He has purchased more than $950 million in property and conducted over 22,000 valuations totalling in excess of $3 billion across the Gold Coast. Co-founder Eva Coughran brings expertise in property investment strategy, design and communications. The agency has operated since 2010 and has assisted more than 1,000 clients.
Simply GC offers a strategy session as a starting point for new clients. The team provides a fully managed search-to-settlement service, with the engagement covering purchasing strategy, property valuation, negotiation and auction representation. Prospective clients can download a services guide from the agency’s website to understand the engagement model before committing.
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Inside the office, recent work and the team behind Simply Gold Coast Property Advisors & Buyers Agents.
Specialties & services
Search & Secure
Simply GC manages the full property search across the Gold Coast, leveraging an extensive off-market network to identify suitable properties — including pre-market opportunities — that match a client's brief before they reach public listing portals.
Auction Representation
Tony Coughran, a REIQ award-winning buyers agent and experienced negotiator, represents buyers at Gold Coast auctions, providing pre-auction valuation assessments and on-the-day bidding strategy to avoid overpaying in competitive conditions.
Purchasing Strategy
The team works with buyers to develop a clear acquisition strategy tailored to their goals, whether that involves owner-occupier lifestyle purchases, interstate relocation, or building an investment portfolio on the Gold Coast.
Independent Property Valuation
As a certified property valuer (AAPI CPV) with over 22,000 Gold Coast valuations completed, Tony Coughran provides independent market assessments to ensure clients understand the true value of a property before making an offer.
Selling Advice & Sales Strategy
Simply GC offers selling advice and sales mentoring to property owners navigating the Gold Coast market, providing strategic guidance on timing, positioning and agent selection to maximise outcomes without conflicts of interest.
Investment focus: Auction bidding, Auction representation, First home buyers, Independent property valuation, Interstate relocation, Investment property, Off-market access, Property valuation
Reviews
Reviews from Google
We couldn’t have asked for a smoother, more stress‑free home‑buying experience than the one provided by Simply Gold Coast. From our very first conversation, the team took the time to understand exactly what my wife and I were looking for—and then went above and beyond to deliver. They helped to source and negotiated the purchase of our dream home at an outstanding price, skilfully navigating a competitive market to secure the deal. But their service didn’t stop there. Simply Gold Coast managed every aspect of the due‑diligence process: arranging thorough building and pest inspections, organising specialist tradespeople to investigate specific concerns, and even coordinating directly with our conveyancing solicitors. At every turn they kept us informed, met tight deadlines, and shouldered the heavy lifting so that we could stay focused on our excitement—not the stressful process and paperwork. What truly set Simply Gold Coast apart was their responsiveness and genuine commitment to our best interests. Whenever a question or last‑minute hurdle arose, they were on the phone or email within minutes with clear, practical solutions. Thanks to their professionalism, deep local knowledge, and unwavering dedication, we’re now looking forward to moving into our new home with absolute peace of mind. We can’t recommend Simply Gold Coast highly enough to anyone looking to buy on the Gold Coast. Their expert guidance made all the difference, and we’re incredibly grateful.
Grant R · 11 months agoWe engaged Simply GC Buyers Agency after asking a GC local real estate agent for a buyers agent recommendation. With no affiliation, he said ‘Hands down, Tony Coughran. The only one I would recommend.’ We now understand why he said that. We are a young family moving up from Sydney and really had no idea about the GC market and fairproperty values or what locations would be suited to our needs. Tony & his team has great advice, recommendations and honest feedback which we greatly appreciated. And just genuinely lovely, friendly, down to earth people which we loved too. Thank you Tony & the Simple GC crew. You took all the stress away for us and we’ve made an exciting, informed property choice and cannot wait for the move! 👏🏻🍾 10/10 recommend!!
Courtnay Stubbs · 6 months agoTony and his team are fantastic. They understood my needs immediately and were very quick to find me a home. Tony replies incredibly fast, is very kind but also honest and truly appreciates your opinion and needs. Would give him 6 stars if that existed. I would highly recommend Simply GC to anyone and would not hesitate to hire him again if I decide to move.
Fabio Kullock · 4 months agoWe can’t thank Tony and the Simply Gold Coast team enough for their efforts in finding us a property that fit within budget and was well suited towards our goals. From day one, communication was exemplary and we felt well-looked after from the search process all the way to settlement. You want a buyer’s agent who is in your corner, which is what we got with Simply GC. Special shout-out to our agent Steve who worked tirelessly to find us listings and help us hone in on our ideal property. Highly, highly recommend!
Joanna C · 6 months agoA massive thank you to Tony, Eva, Donna and the team at Simply GC. Our recent property purchase wouldn’t have been so successful without the knowledge and support of this team. Genuinely caring, what seemed a daunting task to find the perfect property for our needs, turned into a stress free experience. A special shout out to our agent Donna, a dynamo with endless energy and extensive industry network - just what we needed. Highly recommend the Simply GC team to anyone in two minds about using the services of a buyer’s agent. Would do it all again with these guys!
Penny Bergmark · 3 months agoFrequently asked questions
Does Simply Gold Coast buy off-market properties?
Yes. Simply GC has spent years building relationships with leading selling agencies across the Gold Coast, which means the team is often first to hear about properties before they reach the open market. Approximately one in four properties they secure is purchased pre-market.
What suburbs does Simply Gold Coast cover?
The agency covers a wide range of Gold Coast suburbs including Surfers Paradise, Palm Beach, Burleigh Waters, Miami, Paradise Point, Bundall, Merrimac, Tallai, Wongawallan, Bonogin, Kingscliff and Gilston, as well as hinterland areas around Mount Tamborine.
Is Simply Gold Coast a REIQ-accredited buyers agent?
Yes. Tony Coughran is an REIQ Buyers Agent of the Year winner and holds qualifications as a certified property valuer (AAPI CPV) and licensed real estate agent, with more than 25 years of industry experience.
Does Simply Gold Coast help interstate buyers and relocators?
Yes. Interstate relocation is one of the agency's core services. The team has assisted numerous clients moving from other states and has experience managing the process remotely, including property search, valuation and negotiation on behalf of buyers who are not yet on the Gold Coast.
How do I get started with Simply Gold Coast?
New clients can book a strategy session directly through the Simply GC website. A services guide covering buying and selling engagements is also available to download to understand how the agency works before committing.
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