Clothing alterations and menswear, 30 years trading
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About the business
This business is a clothing alterations and menswear business in Oakleigh, Melbourne, Victoria, that has operated for more than 30 years. It has been under the same family ownership for 30+ years. Vendor estimates put the split at approximately 70% alterations and 30% menswear retail. It is open 6 days per week and closed Sundays. The lease runs to 31 May 2027, with a further 4-year lease option available. Two rear car spaces are allocated within a shared parking area. Alteration equipment and business assets are included in the sale. The owners have operated it as a traditional family business with little structured marketing. The broker reports a strong repeat and referral customer base. The broker reports strong gross margins in the service-based alterations business.
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Asking price$120,000
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Your cash$36,000
Secured loan, 7 years at 6.98%$84,000
Each month
Loan repayment$1,270
Repayments each month
$1,270
Over 7 years you repay $106,425, of which $22,425 is interest.
Secured on property: the RBA's average for small business new loans secured on residential property, August 2026. Lenders set their own rates and terms, and this leaves out stamp duty and fees. Source: Reserve Bank of Australia 2026.
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