Newcastle and Hunter Commercial Property Loans Up To 75% LVR

Newcastle Port handles 150+ million tonnes annually as the world's largest coal export facility, driving demand for logistics and warehousing properties. The $1.5 billion container terminal development positions Newcastle as NSW's second container port by 2028. Industrial properties near Mayfield and Carrington achieve 5-7% yields with 85-90% occupancy as major logistics operators secure 10-15 year leases.

The 24/7 port operations support 3,500+ direct jobs requiring approximately 400,000 sqm of industrial space. Recent Amazon and Woolworths distribution centres totaling $250+ million validate the logistics corridor with rents reaching $120-140/sqm, approaching Sydney's western suburbs while offering 30% lower land costs.

Newcastle attracts 2.5+ million overnight visitors annually with the Hunter Valley's 120+ wineries driving hospitality and retail property demand. Commercial properties in Pokolbin and Cessnock achieve 6-7% yields as cellar doors pay premium rents for highway frontage. The $80 million Newcastle Airport upgrade increases international arrivals by 30%, boosting accommodation and conference venues.

Hunter Valley accommodation reports 12-18 month booking leads supporting $500-600/sqm rents for function spaces. The cruise ship terminal brings 70,000+ passengers yearly through Newcastle CBD, driving waterfront retail occupancy to 92%. Tourism operators sign 7-10 year leases providing stable income with annual 3-3.5% escalations as the region captures $1.2 billion visitor spending supporting approximately 7,000 commercial properties.

The $780 million John Hunter Hospital redevelopment creates demand for medical suites and specialist facilities achieving $600-750/sqm rents with 15-20 year government leases. Newcastle hosts 35,000+ university students driving mixed-use commercial development around Honeysuckle and the city campus. Medical precincts at New Lambton and 70% vacancy with the Hunter Medical Research Institute expansion adding 25,000 sqm of premium space.

The $400 million Calvary Mater redevelopment intensifies competition for healthcare real estate with yields holding steady at 5.5-6.5%. Student accommodation integrated with ground-floor retail achieves 7.5% returns as international enrollments recover to 110% of pre-2020 levels.

The $500+ million Honeysuckle continuation transforms 15+ hectares of waterfront into premium commercial precincts with harbour views commanding 20-25% premiums. Newcastle's heritage adaptive reuse projects like the Wool Stores achieve $450-500/sqm combining character with modern fitouts. The light rail extension to John Hunter Hospital adds $150+ million in land value along the corridor with transit-oriented developments securing pre-commitments at 6-7% yields.

Former BHP industrial sites totaling 70+ hectares progressively release for mixed commercial development with contamination remediation creating staged supply constraints. The 15-minute city concept drives walkable precincts where ground-floor retail achieves $700-850/sqm – exceeding many Sydney suburban centres while maintaining authentic urban character that attracts creative industries and professional services.