716/570 Swanston Street, Carlton VIC 3053

7th floor park view | 2 bed 1 bath 1 car | central Carlton tower | updated interior | compact city unit This apartment’s primary buying case rests on a rare combination: a secure car space and uninterrupted park outlook on the 7th floor in a tightly held Carlton tower, offered at a price point that aligns with entry-level investor and first-home buyer demand. The recent floorboards and paint remove immediate renovation burden, while the university and CBD adjacency ensures a deep rental pool. For a buyer seeking low-maintenance inner-city foothold with parking, this unit holds a positional advantage over comparable stock lacking either the car space or the view. The compact floorplan limits family or upsizer appeal, and the building’s older tower profile may carry higher body corporate fees or future special levies. Buyers should verify sinking fund health and compare per-square-metre rates against newer nearby builds. The rental yield, approximately 4.5–5% based on comparable weekly rents, is solid for the suburb and supports a hold-for-cashflow strategy. Treat this as a functional city base or a buy-and-hold rental with moderate capital growth tied to Carlton’s ongoing demand.