Engineering - Steel Fabrication AGREED SALE
Established in 1984 by the current owner. This business provides pipe and plate rolling, cropping, punching, archwork and lintels and structural steel work for the construction industry. T/O last year was approx. $463,000 with a profit to the owner around $100,000. Based in Melbourne's northern suburbs, this is an ideal 1st business for an enthusiastic new owner with some understanding of metalwork and construction. The current owner is ready to retire but will happily provide a generous hand over period, if required.
Price now: $50,000 + SAV ($10,000)
Contact Alex Jackman
03 9690 6464

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Powder Coating
Timber, metal and heat sensitive substrates
High value-added powder coating business with timber and metal capabilities. ‘As –new’ plant, 6 years old, highly automated, impressive capacity, technically sound. Attractive high growth niche market sector along with a good degree of exclusivity. Strategic alliance in place with major national raw materials producer who offers extensive support. The current owner has competing priorities in product development making this opportunity possible. Fully operating plant, experienced staff, well documented procedures and systems and a comprehensive training/handover package.
Selling on a ‘best-offer’ basis.
Contact Peter Stark
03 9690 6464

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Cabinet Maker / Custom Built Kitchens
Based in the outer eastern suburbs and established by the current owner over 30 years ago, this business provides custom built kitchens to both retail (60%) and trade (40%) customers. Trading 5½ days per week, turnover has been consistently around $600,000 PA over the past 4 years. The factory is spacious and well equipped and the business has a very unique benefit from its location. The current owners are planning to retire but will provide a generous hand over period if required. This business will suit an enthusiastic new owner / operator looking for a business with opportunity to grow.
Price: $180,000 WIWO
Contact Alex Jackman
03 9690 6464

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Fresh Juice Manufacturing
Highly profitable "non-core" division of a specialist food manufacturer, established approximately 20 years ago. The fresh juice division is being sold to enable the owner to concentrate on the main product range. T/O approx. $280,000 PA. With a return to the owner around $121,000. The operation manufactures 2 nights per week and delivers five days per week. Purchaser will need to have access to cool-room and freezer facilities as business will need to be relocated. Simple business and easily learnt.Can be run by one person or as an addition to an existing food manufacturing business.
Price: $195,000 plus SAV ($80,000)
Contact Gordon Sutherland
03 9690 6464

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Timber Fabrication NEW
North Eastern suburbs location - easy access from the Eltham and Doncaster/Templestowe areas. Simple, easy to manage operation, owned by the same family for more than 25 years. Trades 5 days per week, turnover and profit have been consistently growing. Profit to the owner last year was around $240,000 PA. The business is very well equipped and the staff have been here for many years. There are no technical or trade skills required and the owner is happy to provide a generous handover to the successful purchaser. This is a terrific business with real growth potential and should be an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic owner operator.
Price: $360,000 + SAV ($50,000)
Contact Alex Jackman or Wayne Marlow
03 9690 6464

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Manufacturing - Plastic Packaging AGREED SALE
Excellent bag and film manufacturer with strong customer base and reputation for quality. T/O approximately $1.0 mil PA with solid profits and very good plant and equipment. The owners undertake virtually no advertising or promotion allowing huge scope for improvement for the successful purchaser. Importantly, the business does not manufacture the high volume/low quality carry bags for supermarkets and most customers are end users - not resellers or distributors. The owners started the business more than 15 years ago and are now looking to retire. This is a rare opportunity to purchase small film and bag maker with plenty of equipment and genuine growth prospects.
Price: $450,000 + SAV ($20,000)
Contact Wayne Marlow
03 9690 6464

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Food - Own Brand and Contract Manufacturing PRICE REDUCED AGREED SALE
Elderly owner looking to retire after 25 years. This highly regarded business manufactures a range of sauces, marinades and pastes for other manufacturers, food service, wholesale and some retail. Fantastic customer mix including multi nationals, large, medium and small business around Australia and some export sales. T/O around $1.6 mil PA with healthy, regular profits. Very well equipped, HACCP accredited factory. HUGE GROWTH POTENTIAL - There are many expansion opportunities in the market place and the business has plenty of spare capacity, as it only operates a single shift, 5 days per week. Ideal for owner operators or add to existing food business.
Price Now: $480,000 NEG+ SAV ($140,000).
Contact Wayne Marlow or Alex Jackman
03 9690 6464

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Manufacturing
One of the original pre cast concrete manufacturers in Melbourne. Established in the early 1970's and still owned by the same family. This business is a supplier (supply only, no installation) to many of the major construction companies in Melbourne and provides a quality product for use in large commercial and residential developments and large scale infrastructure projects. The business is NOT involved in the low margin areas of the industry, such as providing cheap panels for builders/developers of small factories. Turnover for the 06/07 year should be around $4,0 mil with profit to the owner of $350,000 +. This is an excellent opportunity to purchase a well known and very profitable business with a strong customer base and huge up side.
Price now: $495,000 + SAV ($10,000)
Contact Alex Jackman
03 9690 6464

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Manufacturing, Assembly and Design - Niche market AGREED SALE
Highly regarded supplier to a fantastic, blue chip client base around Australia in hospitality, healthcare, building industry and government and semi government organisations. T/O approx $2.0 mil PA with profit to the owner around $400,000 PA. A familiarity with design would be handy but not essential as the owner is willing to remain as a consultant for a reasonable time after the sale. The vendor has been involved in the industry for many years and has been considering retiring for some time. As a consequence, the business has had little focus on growth, resulting in the relatively flat trading/profit results over the last 3 to 4 years. We believe new, enthusiastic owners will, with minimal effort, improve sales and profit dramatically over the short to medium term.
Price: $820,000 + SAV ($15,000)
Contact Wayne Marlow
03 9690 6464

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Wholesale/Import/Distribution

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Auto Consumables
Exclusive distributor of spare parts and workshop consumables in Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. 5 days per week. "One man band" operation, ideal for first timer with sales rep or courier background. Easily learnt, no technical skills required.
Price Reduced : $40,000 + SAV ($15,000)
Contact Gordon Sutherland
03 9690 6464

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Distribution - Packaging AGREED SALE
Same owner for 20 years. This business has evolved from a typical warehouse based operation supplying Melbourne clients, to what is today a national business with a strong web presence and a growing national client base, exports have also grown. T/O for 06/07 was just over $2.8 million and profit to the owner of more than $250,000. Due to the ready availability of stock from a range of suppliers, the business is able to generate and grow sales without carrying large amounts of stock, therefore providing excellent cash flow and low working capital requirements. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a first class distribution business with a solid clientele and excellent product lines, supplying into a strong and continually growing local and overseas market.
Price: $650,000 + SAV ($140,000)
Contact Wayne Marlow
03 9690 6464


Import / Distribution - Food service industry
Small machinery, spares and consumables to a large client base in Australia and New Zealand. The business was established in the early 1980's and sells product under it's own brand and a number of other well known brands from Europe and Asia. T/O was approximately $3.0 mil last year was $2.8 mil with profit to the owner around $480,000 PA. Debtors are only $60,000 to $90,000 and the business is virtually a COD operation. Perfect for owner operators or as a addition to an existing business. Can be easily relocated.
Price: $1.3 million + SAV
Contact Wayne Marlow
03 9690 6464

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Import / Distribution / Fabrication
Established by the current owners 21 years ago, this Melbourne based business exclusively imports a range of commercial catering equipment from Europe. Turnover last year was approx. $4.3 million with a net profit of approx. $560K. The business also supplies and installs commercial kitchens to an impressive range of customers. The operation is located in the Eastern suburbs and has quality, key staff in place. The current owners, although beginning to plan their retirement, are willing to continue on in the business for a reasonable amount of time after settlement if required. This is an exceptional opportunity to purchase a business with huge growth potential.
Price: $1,395,000 + SAV ($600,000)
Contact Alex Jackman
03 9690 6464

Service & Other

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Internet Service Business
Established in July 2004 this interactive web site has been designed to assist Australians citizens either approaching retirement or already retired. This is an ideal business for someone who is looking to retire from the demands of a full time job that has a computer at home and a basic understanding of managing and editing a web site. This business is ready for an enthusiastic buyer to take it over and drive it towards its full potential.
Price: $15,000
Contact Alex Jackman
03 9690 6464

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Retail Cake Supplies/Design Decorating and Tuition
Same owner for more than 18 years. This well established business sells an extensive range of cake decorating supplies from Australia and Overseas.. It also designs, produces and decorates wedding and novelty cakes. This business also offers cake decorating courses by qualified and well trained staff. Trades 6 days per week. T/O for 05/06 approximately $500,000. Profit to owner is around $90,000 PA but should be easily improved by new enthusiastic owners. Perfect first business with plenty of potential to grow.
Price: $170,000 + SAV $80,000
Contact Alex Jackman
03 9690 6464

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Steel Fencing Supplier
Established by the current owner in 1998. Supplies fully installed or Do It Yourself (DIY), servicing the northern and western suburbs of Melbourne. Turnover this financial year approx. $900,000 with a return to the owner of around $100k. Clients include builders, property developers and a major public infrastructure supplier and the general public. Flat packed DIY fencing is also sold throughout Australia. All installation work is currently contracted out allowing a new owner to concentrate on growing the business through effective sales and marketing strategies.Trades 5½ days per week. No technical skills required, this business would be ideal for a motivated owner / operator or husband and wife team.
Price now: $140,000 + SAV ($40,000)
Contact Alex Jackman
03 9690 6464

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Electronics Repairs and Service TV,VIDEO and AUDIO
Established and owned for more than 20 years. Located in the eastern suburbs in a busy shopping strip. T/O approximately $228,000. Excellent customer base. Great mix of work including manufacturer's warranty, insurance claims and retail customers. Business operates 5½ days per week. Profit to the owner around $113,000. Ideal business for the qualified person.
Price: $195,000 W.I.W.O.
Contact Gordon Sutherland
03 9690 6464

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Hardware & Equipment Hire
Trading since 1970, the main activities of this established business include retail sales of hardware and new builders equipment, hire of plant & equipment and the sale and delivery of bulk products such as sand and screenings. Well-located corner block inner suburban position with excellent road frontage and parking. Most sales are cash/EFTPOS. Trades 5 ½ days per week. T/O last year approx $290k. Hire equipment & motor vehicles value approx. $165,000. This business provides an excellent base for an enthusiastic owner/operator looking for an established business to grow.
Price: $245,000 including stock (approx $78,000)
Contact Gordon Sutherland
03 9690 6464

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Ceramic Tiles
Terrific retail and trade supplier, located at the centre of one of Melbourne's biggest growth corridors. Operates 6 days PW (no late nights) and approximately 50% of sales are COD. Professional and trustworthy staff are in place making the business suitable for either a full time or part time owner operator. Profit last year to a full time owner/operator would have been around $130,000. Ready access to a range of suppliers means the business does not need to carry a large amount of stock. No technical or trade skills are required, this is a very simple and profitable business with excellent growth potential.
Price: $195,000 + SAV ($35,000).
Contact Alex Jackman
03 9690 6464

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Retail Gifts / Franchise
This gifts and novelties shop is a member of a fast growing Australia wide franchise. Well located in one of Melbourne's best known and busiest shopping centres, this business is only 18 months old. The current owners have done well since starting the business but now wish to move interstate. Turnover this financial year is expected to be around $1 million. This is a good opportunity for a new owner/s with a flair for retailing and merchandising.
Price: $260,000 + SAV ($180,000).
Contact Alex Jackman
03 9690 6464

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IT & Communications Services NEW AGREED SALE
Over the 12 years since establishment, this service provider within the IT & communications industry has been very successful. The business model is different to that of competitors and has resulted in higher margins, strong cash flows and lower risk. It is a preferred contractor to many of its blue chip, public and private clients across a large range of industries around Australia. The business does not carry any stock as all supplies are drawn from wholesalers as required. T/O in 06/07 was in excess of $1.0 million with profit to the owner of approx. $265,000. This business will appeal to potential purchasers with an electrical, IT or communications background with the desire to further develop the business to the next exciting level. The business would also be a profitable addition to an existing operation or to a wholesale supplier with a strategy to vertically integrate with an established, higher margin business servicing the IT & communications industry
Price: $500,000
Contact Gordon Sutherland
03 9690 6464

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Digital Colour Copy/Printing - NOT a franchise PRICE REDUCED
This successful well-established business has been operating from the same ideally located inner city premises since 1989. The business has consistently generated excellent gross margins over recent years. Plant and equipment has been updated as and when required. A dedicated manager and team are in place. Sales are well spread over a number of product categories. Trades 5 1/2 days per week. Many repeat customers including SMEs, government departments, professional firms and members of the public. Approximately 19% of turnover is cash sales. T/O around $1.16m with profit (under management) approx $106,000. Suited to either an owner/operator with experience in digital quick copy/printing and sales or a new owner wishing to continue to run the business under management.
Price now: $550,000 plus SAV (approx. $20,000)
Contact Gordon Sutherland
03 9690 6464

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Timber & Building Products
This specialist supplier of timber, building products and hardware was established approximately 5 years ago in the South Eastern metropolitan area of Melbourne. T/O last financial year was in excess of $3.7 million with profit to the owner of more than $240,000. The focus of the business has been on the building trade, but owner-builders and landscapers are also catered for. Trades 6 days per week. Would suit an owner/operator with experience in either the building or timber industries. Alternatively would be a great addition to an existing timber and building products business from another area wishing to expand into an established eastern suburbs location.
Price: $580,000 plus SAV (approx. $300,000)
Contact Gordon Sutherland
03 9690 6464

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Instrumentation / Calibration
Geelong based business with metro and regional clients. Repairs and service to blue chip manufacturers and others in food, chemicals and petrochemical. Fully fitted and equipped workshop and laboratory. ISO 9002, NATA and AS quality assurance. T/O around $1.3 mil PA with profit around $200K PA. Fully trained, many long term staff. Ideal for the suitably qualified person (fitter & turner/electrical engineer etc.) to run as an owner/operator or family business. Alternatively the business would be a profitable and easily incorporated addition to an existing engineering, parts sales or service operation. The owners are looking to retire after many profitable years and will provide a generous hand over to the successful purchaser. VENDOR TERMS AVAILABLE T.A.P.
Price: $575,000.
Contact Wayne Marlow or Alex Jackman
03 9690 6464

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Services to Construction / Engineering
This business was established in 1995 by the current owner and provides a range of services including steel pipe work welding, general fabrication, maintenance and labour hire.This business has experienced strong growth over the past few years with sales this financial year expected to be around $1.7 million with a return to the owner of approximately $300,000. Clients come from a variety of fields such as construction, engineering, and process plant managers in the water, food and waste industries and operate mainly in the Melbourne metropolitan area.This is an ideal operation for a motivated owner/operator (or partners) with relevant trade or engineering experience. Excellent growth potential.
Price: $650,000
Contact Alex Jackman
03 9690 6464

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Civil Construction
This 21 year old successful and well run business specialise in civil construction. Demand from established 'blue-chip' repeat customers (many of whom have been customers since the inception of the business) has resulted in impressive sales growth - the current level is approx. $2.0 Mil PA. Experienced reliable employees, excellent plant / fleet. Great reputation stemming from on-time, in-spec projects over many years. New owner should have general management skills and building industry experience. Genuine growth prospects. Strong profit - approximately $368,000 (average over last 3 years).
Price $850,000 + SAV (approx. $20,000).
Contact Peter Stark
03 9690 6464

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Timber Yard / Building Supply
Very long established operation in the inner metropolitan area. Currently run by manager but equally suitable for an owner operator. T/O around $3.0 mil PA with profit of approx. $300K. Many long term, loyal customers and fantastic cash flow as more than 60% of sales are COD. Trades only 5 1/2 days per week. Enjoy the benefits of a retail style business without the huge overheads and long trading hours of a shopping centre.
Price: $875,000 + SAV ($350,000)
Contact Wayne Marlow
03 9690 6464

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Rural Products / Stockfeed
Established in 1976 by the current owner. Two specialty rural products/services outlets - Central Gippsland and West Gippsland. Reputable and profitable business. T/O $4.0 million + PA with an excellent sales history. Profit to the owner has averaged $340,000 PA over the last 4 years. The business supplies stockfeed, animal health, fencing, chemicals and rural and pet products to a long standing, well spread customer base. The outlets have loyal, experienced staff and secure leases. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a well established operation with great potential to grow.
Price: $950,000 + SAV ($700,000)
Note: This business is located approximately 1½ hours from Melbourne and require a 'hands on' owner operator. It is not realistically suitable to be run by management staff as passive investments for an owner. Information about this business will only be supplied by appointment.
Contact Wal Henderson
03 9690 6464

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Restaurant and Immaculate Property
Tasmanian Based

The property and business is located 37 km south of Hobart on a prominent corner within Huonville township, adjoining the end of the Huon River bridge. The Short Street aspect of the property directly faces the pristine Huon River, affording an uninterrupted, panoramic view of the river and its tree lined banks.It is in a very popular sought after area attracting many tourists.
This unique business and property is situated in an excellent position in the main shopping precinct, which has a good diversity of shops and several other services and businesses catering for most needs, such as a Supermarket, Take-away Food Shop, Garage, Hotel, etc.
There is ample area set aside for car parking. Customers are extremely loyal and a 'village' type atmosphere prevails.

The Restaurant:
The Restaurant is an excellent size with seating capacity for 145 people in total. There are four sections. The main dining room with seating capacity for 80 people, Special Occasions room directly overlooking the river with seating capacity for 20, Outdoor gardens with seating capacity for 30 people, Deck area with seating capacity for 15 people. The deck is at the front of the restaurant overlooking the majestic Huon River. All sections of the restaurant have some view of the river.

The Property:
The land is zoned business-commercial under the provisions of the Huon Planning Scheme 1979. The property is held on two titles, one of which has an area of 590 square metres and fronts the main road. This title is currently primarily lawn with a minimal landscape garden and is suitable for development. The second title has an area of 677 square metres and contains the main building. The total area of the two zones is 1,267 square metres. The property is listed with the Tasmanian Heritage Council meaning that the outside structure of the building cannot be altered without approval and that all alterations must be in keeping with the original architecture of the external structure. There is also a very comfortable 3-bedroom home attached to the main building with access from the main building.

"GENUINE OFFERS WILL BE CONSIDERED"

Net income approximately $120,000+ per annum.

Business & Property: $950,000
Stock (approx.) $ 15,000
TOTAL PRICE: $965,000
Contact Nino Ruscitti or Joe Ruscitti
03 9690 6464

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Printer Commercial
Brilliant, hard to fault commercial printer. Established over 30 years by present owner. This is a high quality business. Undertakes a wide range of print jobs for long standing 'blue-chip' customer base. Sound strategies, excellent reputation, and a market leader in its sector. Highly profitable, Net Profit approx $336k pa. Solid infrastructure, modern purpose-built factory/office convenient to CBD. Top of the range equipment, skilled staff with long industry experience. New owner needs good general management experience.
Price: $980,000 + SAV (approx. $15,000)
Contact Peter Stark
03 9690 6464

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Business, plant and equipment: $265,000
Stock (approx): $ 13,000
Property and improvements: $295,000
TOTAL PRICE: $573,000
Contact Nino Ruscitti or Joe Ruscitti
03 9690 6464

(74) Skipton PRICE REDUCED
Post, Mail Run (Town delivery) located approximately 165 km west of Melbourne. New shop fit just completed. This business includes 1 Australia Post Epos machine plus all of the required Australia Post Tech knowledge. A very spacious shop with plenty of storage areas located in a main road handy to Ballarat with heaps of passing traffic. The shop has private boxes and adequate facilities to increase the private boxes. This sale includes a very comfortable, spacious 3 bedroom home on a good size block of land. The business operates very reasonable retail hours and is suitable for a young family or a husband and wife team.

(95) Riverina Area NSW.
Electronically operated one terminal stand alone Post Office, and Mail Run. Sale includes the shop premises and a very comfortable three bedroom home. There is a great opportunity to increase sales by introducing a larger range of products, catering for the local population and the rapidly increasing tourists trade. This town is a small, friendly community situated about 55 km North West of Wagga Wagga & 50 km East of Narrandera and is reputed to be situated in one of the richest agricultural and pastoral districts in the Riverina. The town enjoys the best of both worlds-the friendly, relaxed atmosphere of rural living, within close proximity to great shopping, health, cultural, recreational and education facilities

(97) Beauty Point TAS.
One terminal electronic Post Office, Newsagency and mixed business together with the property, located in a small town in the Tamar Valley, 50 minutes drive north west of Launceston with a population of approximately (1,000) people. The town has the oldest deep water port in the area; it was developed to serve the nearby Beaconsfield gold mines. The town serves as a good starting point for exploring some of northern Tasmania's natural attractions. Greens Beach, north west of Beauty Point and at the very mouth of the Tamar River, has a scenic lookout and is a popular holiday town. Garden Island, immediately north of the town, also has a scenic lookout and is known for its fishing. Sandy Beach offers safe swimming. Beauty Point is the main teaching campus of the Australian Maritime College. There is daily ferry service across the Tamar to George Town. Beauty Point is also the location of the start of the Three Peaks yacht race, held each Easter.

(99) Alexandra - NE Vic
Post Office stand alone 5½ days, situated approximately 130 km north east of Melbourne and has a population of around 2,500 people. Located close to Lake Eildon, Alexandra is a vibrant town, well established and is quite picturesque with historic buildings, schools, shops, parks and restaurants all in close proximity to the Licensed Post Office. The Post Office is extremely spacious, bright and clean with a large counter and is computerised with (2) two Australia Post Epos terminal machines that services the (CBA, NAB and Adelaide Bank) normal banking with most other major banks plus nearly 60 participating Credit Unions. The premises is a beautiful heritage listed building that adjoins the Court House and comprises the Post Office at the front, an enormous mail sorting room at the rear, office, two further storage areas, a separate kitchen, rear access, parking and much more.

(104) Raywood PRICE REDUCED
One terminal Post Office stand alone & mail run. Included with the property is a beautiful, 100 year old, 4 bedroom period home. The home will be completely repainted externally (including the roof) and the spouting will also be replaced. Located approx 2.5 hrs from Melbourne and approx 30mins from the centre of Greater Bendigo, Ideal for young family or semi retired couple.

(105) Merino
1 terminal Post Office and general store, fuel, hardware and takeaway food, The shop is large and spacious with plenty of room to introduce many other products, adjacent to the business there is separated vacant block of land which is also included in the package. Attached to the shop there is a pleasant 4 bed home with established gardens, double garage and outbuildings. This business has an excellent opportunity to expand and increase turnover due to business developments in the area.

Net income approximately $80,000 + per annum.

Business Price: $140,000
Stock (approx.) $ 30,000
Shop (Building) $ 75,000
Home & outbuildings $140,000
Vacant Land $ 10,000
TOTAL PRICE: $395,000
Contact Nino Ruscitti or Joe Ruscitti
03 9690 6464

(109) Wagga Wagga, NSW
South-west New South Wales, approx. 480 kms from Sydney, approx. 460 kms from Melbourne and approx. 320 kms from Canberra, a city with a population of about 57,000 people. This Licensed Post Office is situated in a busy Shopping Mall comprising a good mix of shops, including a Newsagent, Pharmacy, Supermarket, Butcher Shop, etc. There is ample car parking at the front and all around the shop. The premises are in good condition and have ample space to conduct day-to-day operations. The shop is very spacious, bright and clean, with one good size counter equipped with three (3) Australia Post Epos machines. The rear of the shop has a comfortable working area plus a good lunchroom and plenty of storage facilities.

Net income approximately $153,000 + per annum.

Business Price: $770,000
Stock (approx.) $ 30,000
TOTAL PRICE: $800,000
Contact Nino Ruscitti or Joe Ruscitti
03 9690 6464

(112) Eastern Suburbs AGREED SALE
Straight two (2) terminal Post Office in very busy location, one of best in Victoria, recently undergone shop fit out, no money to spend, move straight in and start. Strong Business and residential clientele. Call for more information today.

(113) North West Vic. PRICE REDUCED
A Major Service Centre in the heart of the Mallee.
This town has a population of approximately 1,500 people and represents one of the largest towns of the Mallee area. The town is located approximately 103 km south of Mildura at the intersection of the Mallee Highway (Adelaide-Sydney) and the Calder Highway (Melbourne-Mildura) approximately 457 km north-west of Melbourne. The business is equipped with 1 terminal Post Office, 1 terminal Tattersall's and is a Fully Authorised News-agency centrally located in the town. Also included is the entire property, which comprises of a very spacious shop and storage areas, a very comfortable fully refurbished 3-bedroom home and other outbuildings all on a large corner allotment. The entire business and property is in immaculate condition.