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Ashgrove is a suburb of Brisbane in the state of Queensland. It is located 5.1 km northwest of the Brisbane General Post Office. Ashgrove has a total land area of 5.9 km². There are 22 parks in this suburb that cover 12.4% of the total land area. Suburbs surrounding Ashgrove have seen an increase in the number of residential apartments built in the past decade. Ashgrove still remains predominantly suburban with old Queenslander homes and detached single dwelling houses. 

The population of Ashgrove was 12,916 in 2011. According to the 2016 census of population and housing, the number of permanent residents had increased to 13,039. This reflects a 0.95% increase. Real estate has been impressive in the last decade. The positive growth has been very encouraging for investors. 

The median age of the permanent residents of Ashgrove is 36 years. People working in a professional occupation make up a larger percentage of the working class. Households in Ashgrove comprise primarily of established couple families living with their children. Families where one parent works full-time and the other works part-time are predominant in Ashgrove. 

The median sale price of houses in Ashgrove is $1,200,000. Units in this suburb have a median sale price of $453,000. The median price often changes, with houses having a 17.11% price change in the last 12 months. Rental houses have a median rent of $620 per week, while units have a median rent of $420 per week. 

• The median price change of units in this suburb was 8.6% in the last 1 year
• Investors have seen a compound growth rate of 8.6% for houses in the last 5 years
• The median gross yield for houses and units in the last 12 months was 2.6% and 4.8%, respectively

The processes involved in buying or selling a real estate property in Ashgrove are complex. This makes conveyancing services necessary. Conveyancing is the process of legally transferring the title of ownership of a property to a new owner. A conveyancing lawyer will take charge of all these complexities and assist you in navigating the process seamlessly. First-timers buyers of real estate property in this suburb of Brisbane usually encounter problems. These problems can be compounded if the buyer insists on settling the property without professional help. 

Any mistake made during the exchange of contracts of sale can be costly. The buyer can risk losing the property and the 10% deposit. An Ashgrove conveyancing lawyer will offer you valuable advice. They will also assist in troubleshooting problems as they emerge. Choosing the right professional is very important. A licensed conveyancer and conveyancing lawyer are slightly different. 

The state government grants a license to a licensed conveyancer. This license enables the conveyancer to provide services to residential property buyers and sellers in Queensland. On the other hand, a conveyancing lawyer is granted a practicing certificate by the legal services commission. These lawyers can offer services in and outside Queensland. 

An Ashgrove conveyancing lawyer will make sure the three stages of a conveyancing transaction are successful. These stages include the pre-contract, pre-completion, and post-completion stages. For sellers, a conveyancing lawyer will help in completing legal documents. Your lawyer will also represent you in all dealings with the lawyer of the buyer. 

The sale of properties in Ashgrove is usually governed by laws and regulatory practices. Your conveyancing will keep you abreast of any change in legislation. Professional conveyancing lawyers contact the other party’s lawyer regularly. You will be able to focus on moving in while the conveyancing lawyer oversees the settlement process. LEAD Conveyancing will offer you excellent service.

Ashgrove is a residential suburb with a thick, healthy, and natural growth of trees and shrubs. It is widely known for its hilly terrain. Ashgrove contains the localities of Dorrington and St. Johns Wood. This suburb of Brisbane was originally inhabited by the indigenous ‘Turrbal’ or ‘Duke of York’ clan. Its native name is ‘Kallindarbin.’ Land sale in Ashgrove began in 1856. It stopped in the year 1875 when all the available land was sold out. A short while after the land sale ended, the first Post Office and the Ashgrove State School were established. 

The tram line from Red Hill was extended to Ashgrove along Waterworks Road in 1920. This tram line connected this suburb with the rest of Brisbane but closed in the year 1968. The Ashgrove Library opened in the year 1967 and underwent a major refurbishment in 2011. Ashgrove, which was established in the year 1856, celebrated ‘Ashgrove 150’ in the year 2006. The Ashgrove Historical Society organized this event to mark 150 years of Ashgrove. About 78.1% of the permanent residents of Ashgrove were born in Australia, compared to the national average of 66.7%.

Suburbs surrounding Ashgrove includes: 

• Newstead
• Hamilton
• Coorparoo
• Belmont
• Enoggerra
• Red Hill
• Bardon
• Alderley 

Ashgrove is lusciously green and breezy. It is the perfect place to be during Brisbane’s sub-tropical summers. Despite its proximity to the city, Ashgrove has a cozy neighborhood feel.  There are several things to do and places to visit in this suburb of Brisbane. Some of them include: 

Sunset Dog Park 

This space is one of the largest fenced spaces on the West. It has a relaxing and scenic forested backdrop of Enoggera Hill. If you’ve ever wanted a perfect place to hang out at the end of the day, only a few places beat the Sunset Dog Park. Visit this park with your dog and watch the sun slowly disappear behind the hill. 

Rufus Seafoods 

Get the best seafood in Ashgrove at Rufus Seafoods. You can get delicacies ranging from prawn meat, crabs, whole fish, fish fillets to mussels, oysters, squid, scallops, and Balmain bugs. One thing that endears this spot to the residents of Ashgrove is that all fish sold is fresh.

Dorrington Park Enchanted Forest 

Kids will find this park truly enchanting. The playground is located at the base of an enormous gnarled tree. The branches of this tree provide much-needed shade from the blazing sun. The Dorrington Park Enchanted Forest features a talking toadstool, a climbing web to reach the House of Hex, and a good luck store for play-shopping. 

Other interesting places to visit in Ashgrove include: 

• Cakes By Judy C 
• Marche Du Macaron
• St John’s Wood Ashgrove
• The Skukum Lounge
• Osaka Japanese Dining Bar