Wollongong & Illawarra

NSW government reveals high speed rail plan

Leading up to the March election, the Berejiklian government has committed to a fast rail network, claiming to reduce train travel times by up to 75 per cent.

New Western Sydney Performing Arts Centre images unveiled

The goal for the new $100 million arts and entertainment centre is to become an iconic tourism destination for people in New South Wales and beyond.

University of Wollongong ranks high in 2019 Good Universities Guide

The University of Wollongong is among Australia's leading teaching and learning institutions with the engineering and medicine programs boasting high full-time employment rates and median salaries.

Work begins on the University of Wollongong molecular research building

Construction has begun on an $80 million University of Wollongong collaborative research facility. Highly sensitive equipment for molecular research will be installed in the facility.

Australia's first university-based retirement community planned

The University of Wollongong plans to build a $500 million health precinct to mix retirees with students, combining research and teaching programs with health and aged care facilities.

Research

Sam Khalil’s property investment outlook for 2018

DPN’s Managing Director, Sam Khalil, looks back on 2017. He gives us his take on property investment around the country and what opportunities lie ahead for the canny investor in 2018.

Sydney market fades as regional NSW market rises

While the Sydney market has experienced a slow fade, regional New South Wales has more upwardly-mobile markets. Find out which areas are experiencing growth now.

Purchase

Why the Central Coast is still a hot market

Tags: Purchase Property investor Property buyer Beginner Intermediate Expert New South Wales Newcastle Wollongong & Illawarra Growth Sean Blattman

It’s gone from being a run down holiday destination to one of the jewels in the crown of regional NSW.

Strategy

Capital growth versus high rental yield…. and how you can enjoy both

Tags: Strategy Beginner Intermediate Expert New South Wales Newcastle Victoria Geelong Wollongong & Illawarra Growth Sam Khalil

If you’re an investor looking for both capital growth and high rental yield, we have the answer. As Sam explains, it comes down to thorough research, a willingness to look outside your comfort zone as well as understanding the many property markets in Australia.

Strategy

Where is the next Sydney or Melbourne?

Tags: Strategy Beginner Professionals Women Men Australia Capital Territory New South Wales Newcastle North Territory Queensland South Australia Tasmania Victoria Geelong West Australia Wollongong & Illawarra Growth

All the trends and predictions for this year are pointing towards a softening and even slowing down of the Sydney and Melbourne markets.