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Buyers agent · Wollongong

Buyers Agent Wollongong for Property Investors

Rising Returns buys investment property in Wollongong for investors Australia-wide. We research, inspect, negotiate and manage the purchase through to settlement, on and off market, and we act only for you.

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How we buy for Wollongong investors

  • A strategy built around your budget and goals
  • Searching Wollongong and every other market that fits
  • On and off-market access
  • Negotiation, due diligence and settlement handled
neighbourhoods screened
15,000+
data points per property
250+
years in the industry
11+

Buying in Wollongong

How we buy investment property in Wollongong

We start with what you want the property to do, then test Wollongong against every other market that fits your budget, so you know it's the right place before we search it. When it is, we search on and off market, have every shortlisted property inspected in person, negotiate with the selling agent and manage the contract through to settlement.

Buying investment property from Wollongong

Wollongong sits between the escarpment and the sea, which limits how much new land is available and keeps demand concentrated in established suburbs. Its proximity to Sydney also means local buyers compete with commuters and people moving down from the city. For an Illawarra investor, that can make buying locally harder to justify on rental return alone. Prices in the northern beach suburbs, such as Thirroul and Austinmer, are shaped by lifestyle buyers, while suburbs closer to Port Kembla are driven more by local workers.

Some Wollongong investors buy in the Illawarra or the Shoalhaven, while others look to regional or interstate markets with different price points and economic drivers. We work out what your purchase needs to achieve, then let your brief determine where we search.

As a national buyers agency, we work with Wollongong clients the same way we work with clients anywhere: online meetings, video walk-throughs and photos of every shortlisted property, and inspections arranged in person. Research, due diligence, negotiation and settlement are handled for you, with your approval at each step.

  • Escarpment risks

    Homes near the escarpment can be affected by landslip and bushfire overlays. We check these before any property reaches your shortlist.

  • Sydney commuter demand

    Rail and road links to Sydney support demand in northern suburbs, which can push prices above what local rents support.

  • Industry and jobs

    Port Kembla, the steelworks, the university and the hospital are major employers. Their influence varies by suburb.

  • Looking further afield

    Investors already living in the Illawarra may prefer a second property in a different market. We can research both.

Buying property in NSW: rules investors should know

  • Cooling-off

    Private sale contracts have a five-business-day cooling-off period, and you forfeit 0.25% of the price if you pull out. There's none at auction, and it can be waived with a section 66W certificate.

  • The contract comes first

    The seller's contract, with the title search, zoning certificate and drainage diagram, must be ready before a property is marketed, so it can be reviewed before you offer.

  • Tenancy rules

    Since 19 May 2025, landlords need a valid reason to end a lease and tenants can apply to keep a pet. Rent can rise only once every 12 months.

  • Land tax

    Land tax applies once the combined land value of your NSW investment land passes the threshold, which a single Sydney house can reach on its own.

General information only, current as at October 2026. Your conveyancer or solicitor will confirm how the rules apply to your contract.

Stamp duty in NSW

Transfer duty on an investment property in NSW at 2026-27 general rates:

  • $600,000 purchase$21,187
  • $800,000 purchase$30,187
  • $1,000,000 purchase$39,187
NSW stamp duty calculator

Buyers agent fees in Wollongong

Buyers agents in Wollongong typically charge a fixed fee of about $15,000 to $30,000, or 2% to 4% of the purchase price. Fees differ for investment and owner-occupier purchases. We give you our fee in writing, with exactly what it includes, on a free discovery call.

How buyers agent fees work

Why invest with a data-driven buyers agent?

Property is a long game. We start with what you want it to do for you, then build the purchase around that.

  • Grow wealthProperties chosen for long-term capital growth, not hype.
  • Financial freedomA portfolio built step by step towards your passive income goal.
  • Early retirementA plan with a timeline, then purchases that fit it.
  • DiversifySpread your risk across states and markets.
  • Escape the 9 to 5Build income that doesn’t rely on your salary alone.
  • Family flexibilityProperty that fits your family’s plans, not the other way round.

How it works

From first call to keys in hand

See the full process
  1. 01

    Strategy · Free

    Discovery call

  2. 02

    Strategy

    Strategy session

  3. 03

    Strategy

    Strategic brief

  4. 04

    Acquisition

    Research and selection

  5. 05

    Acquisition

    Negotiation and due diligence

  6. 06

    Acquisition

    Settlement and handover

Rising Results

Selected client purchases

How a selection of past purchases have tracked since settlement. Results vary by property and market.

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  • Brick house with double garage

    Equity gained in 12 months

    $158,000

    Purchase price
    $610k
    Capital growth
    26%
    Rental yield
    5.9%
  • Single-storey brick house with front garden

    Equity gained in 12 months

    $104,000

    Purchase price
    $550k
    Capital growth
    19%
    Rental yield
    6.1%
  • Rendered house behind a wrought-iron fence

    Equity gained in 12 months

    $117,000

    Purchase price
    $585k
    Capital growth
    20%
    Rental yield
    5.8%
  • Investment property purchased for a client

    Equity gained in 24 months

    $189,000

    Capital growth
    24%
    Rental yield
    5.8%
  • Investment property purchased for a client

    Equity gained in 13 months

    $149,000

    Capital growth
    23%
    Rental yield
    6.1%
  • Investment property purchased for a client

    Equity gained in 13 months

    $134,000

    Capital growth
    22%
    Rental yield
    6.0%

Individual client results since settlement. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

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What clients say about working with us

  • Really knows his stuff

    “My property's value has gone up by over 20% while generating really good rental return even with rising interest rates. Mossy really knows his stuff, he helped me immensely. I definitely recommend having a chat with him!”
    Gary Anderson, Rising Returns client

    Gary Anderson

  • Supported every step

    “My partner and I felt supported and secure every step of the way in our buying journey with Rising Returns totally exceeding our expectation. Not to mention the invaluable amount of knowledge gained about property and investing in the process. Would highly recommend!”
    Chloe Lawson, Rising Returns client

    Chloe Lawson

FAQ

Buyers agent Wollongong: common questions

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How much does a buyers agent cost in Wollongong?
Most buyers agents charge a fixed fee of about $15,000 to $30,000 for a residential purchase, or 2% to 4% of the purchase price, and the fee differs for investment and owner-occupier purchases. Our fee depends on your brief, and we give it to you in writing on a free discovery call. See buyers agent fees in Australia.
Do you only buy investment property in Wollongong?
No. We work only with investors, and we're location agnostic: we buy wherever the numbers suit your strategy. For Wollongong investors that might be Wollongong itself or another city or state where your budget works harder. We also buy in Wollongong for investors who live elsewhere.
How much is stamp duty on an investment property in Wollongong?
At 2026-27 general rates, stamp duty on an $800,000 investment property in NSW is about $30,187. On $600,000 it's about $21,187, and on $1,000,000 about $39,187. Work out your own figure in the NSW stamp duty calculator.
Is there a cooling-off period when buying property in NSW?
Yes, for private sales. NSW residential contracts have a five-business-day cooling-off period, and a buyer who pulls out forfeits 0.25% of the price. There's no cooling-off at auction, and a buyer can waive it with a section 66W certificate.
How much money do I need to start?

You need a minimum of $100,000 in cash or equity, and our minimum purchase price is $400,000.

Should I buy now or should I wait?

It depends on your finances, borrowing capacity and goals more than on timing the market. Waiting has a cost if well-chosen property keeps rising, and buying has risks if it stretches your finances. On the discovery call we look at your position and tell you honestly whether buying now makes sense for you.

What is the average price of the properties you buy?

We source properties from $400,000, our minimum purchase price. The final price depends on your personalised strategy and goals.

How long does the process take from the discovery call?

If you qualify to work with us, the next step will be a 45-minute Strategy Session with one of our advisors. From here, it takes 4 to 12 weeks from signing up to settlement, depending on your criteria, goals, and strategic brief.

Do you recommend accountants, brokers, property managers, lawyers, and tax agents?

Yes, we have recommendations for all of those partners. As part of our service, we find the right team for you, and your property depending on the location of the investment. We handle the admin so that this is seamless for you.

What happens if I don't like the property that you present?

Typically, this does not happen since we spend so much time at the start of the journey developing a plan and understanding your needs and how they will fit into your property portfolio. When we create a Strategic Brief, we are extremely clear about the results and do not deliver any properties that do not fit that brief. We typically look at 60 properties before we present the ONE to you. So you can be sure, we are sure.

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