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501/653 George Street

Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia
$655,000
1 bed 2 bath

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On offer is a high net returning, renovated apartment located in the Mantra Sydney Central building, which is run by the world-renowned Accor group. An amazing opportunity to capitalise on massive net returns by leasing through a specialized short term leasing agency. Enjoy a hassle free, high preforming income generating mid-city asset, conveniently located only 100m walk from the Capitol Theatre and footsteps away from the China Town light rail. The apartment is currently leased via a short term rental agency and has achieved an annual net return of $40,918.18 = 6.2% net return on the asking price, plus there is scope for improvement. Note - the strata levies have changed to $2,960.30 p/q for a 3-year strata loan period (they were previously $2,077.10), factoring these strata levies in, the net return would be $37,385.38 = 5.7%. The above figures have been calculated on the original strata levies. - Renovated with new timber flooring, new paint, new kitchen doors, led lighting, new blinds and curtains, new sofa bed and more - Ability to use the apartment on occasion and short term lease to generate income whilst not using it - Flexibility to short term let or lease through Mantra, fully furnished - Well appointed, contemporary interiors with two balconies and two bathrooms - Centrally located building, 24hr concierge (with Mantra Lease), on-site restaurant - Footsteps to the Capital Theatre, easy walk to Town Hall Station - Council: $242.80, Water: $21.64 p/q approx. Comparable Sale - apartment 701 which is the same floorplan and unrenovated sold for $700k in August 2025. This apartment (501) has had extensive renovations. *For investment only, the apartment cannot be lived in. Call Brenden Taliana on 0402 634 828 or email brenden@sydneycoveproperty.com. All information contained herein is gathered from sources we deem to be reliable, however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy and interested persons should rely on their own enquiries.

Property Details

Property Type
apartment
Listing Type
For Sale
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Listed
3 months ago

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$3,175/month
$1,588 /fortnight
Loan $524,000 at 6.10% over 30 years

Upfront costs

Deposit$131,000
Stamp duty$20,129
Conveyancing (est.)$2,000
Total upfront$153,129
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This 1-bedroom apartment in Sydney, NSW 2000 sits within reach of public transport, local shops and nearby schools. It is listed 51% below the $1.34m median of 77 comparable apartmentswithin 5 km.

Schools near Sydney

  • St Andrew's Cathedral Schoolcombined · K-12 · CoEd
  • St Mary's Cathedral Collegecombined · K-12 · CoEd
  • Fort Street Public Schoolprimary · K-6 · CoEd
  • St Andrew's Cathedral Gawura Schoolprimary · K-6 · CoEd
  • Australian International High Schoolsecondary
  • Macquarie Grammar Schoolsecondary · 7-12 · CoEd

What's nearby

  • Chifley Tower, Bent St (bus)1.7 km away
  • Cupra1.5 km away
  • Hyde Park North1.0 km away
  • Wynyard Park1.5 km away
  • Domain Crescent Precinct1.5 km away

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Population
16,667
Median age
32
Household income
$2,227/wk
Median rent
$600/wk
Median mortgage
$2,691/mo

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