Summary
Love books? Maitland Book Exchange is a profitable, well-loved local bookshop with an online presence now for sale due to a change in circumstances.
Revenue
$7,700 pm
Rent
$1,870 pm
Expenses
$4,500 pm
Net Profit
$1,330 pm
Location Details
495 High St Maitland NSW 2320
Main street of Maitland location with ample parking close by
Potential
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Opportunities like this — with short lease exposure, immediate income, and low upfront risk — are rare.
Business in Maitland since 1983, 12 months since store revamp and start of ecommerce store. The hard work has been done leaving a huge potential to continue growing and expanding the business with all training provided.
Skills
A LOVE OF BOOKS! Require usual retail skills plus IT and marketing skills to continue growing ecommerce store and online presence.
Hours
Currently:
Monday to Friday 10am-3pm
Saturday 9am-12pm
Suit someone looking for school hours
Lease
Ends 28 February 2026 with options to renew
Employees
No employees - family-run
Reason for Sale
The business is being sold due to a change in personal circumstances.
The owners are motivated to achieve a smooth handover before lease expiry.
About the Business
A rare, low-risk opportunity to own a loved local bookshop
Maitland Book Exchange is a well-established independent bookstore specialising in quality pre-loved books, with a loyal local customer base and a growing online presence.
Following a significant store refresh and operational improvements, the business is now trading profitably and is offered for sale due to a change in the owners’ circumstances — not due to performance.
Key Highlights
- Currently generating ~$1,330 net profit per month
- Fully set-up retail store – walk in and trade
- Established ecommerce site
- Established brand with strong local reputation
- Loyal repeat customers and consistent foot traffic
- Shopify online store already live
- Low operating costs and simple systems
- Ideal owner-operator or lifestyle business
Major Advantage – Short Lease = Low Risk
The current lease expires at the end of February, giving the buyer full flexibility to Negotiate a new lease; or Relocate the business; or Convert to online-only
Trial the business before committing long term
This significantly reduces risk and makes this an ideal entry-level business.
What’s Included in the Sale
Business name and goodwill
Existing stock
All fixtures, shelving, POS systems, and equipment
Website, Shopify store, social media assets
Perfect For :
- Book lovers ready to turn passion into income
- First-time business buyers
- Couples or family-run operators
- Side-hustlers wanting a proven retail model
- Someone seeking a community-focused lifestyle business
Support & Handover
Full handover and training provided
Owner available to assist during transition
Flexible settlement options available
History
Established in 1983, Maitland Book Exchange is a much-loved local institution. In 2025, the business underwent a full modern refresh, including a redesigned storefront and the launch of an e-commerce site. These improvements delivered over 400% sales growth within 12 months, with books now shipped to customers Australia-wide.
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