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Why buy property in The Gap, Brisbane?
For anyone looking to buy a house in the Brisbane suburb of The Gap, north-west of the City, you are sure to be delighted living there. Many residents call it a 'bush retreat' with the city on your front doorstep. This is clearly why it's one of the most popular suburbs to live in and around Brisbane.
What's it like to live in The Gap, Brisbane?
The Gap is tranquil while still being closely connected to the city. The Gap offers all the amenities of a city lifestyle with the bonus of lush native bushland surounding you. As it's only ten kilometres from the city of Brisbane, The Gap is a fantastic place for young families to settle, as well as a restful haven for accomplished professionals.
On The Gap's leafy streets, many homes in this suburb offer a traditional and laid-back setting, skirting the edges of National Parkland as well as the foothills of Mount Coot-Tha. With several excellent schools like St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School and The Gap State High School nearby, and numerous sporting grounds, clubs, bikeways and parks - even the most choosy kids will find it hard to be bored in The Gap.
The Gap provides ample shops in The Gap Village Shopping Centre, which offers a decent range of services, over 30 specialty retailers and both Coles and ALDI. You can also find popular cafes like The Lodge and Cafe Tara near the shopping centre, and other yummy cafes further out like Vecino Cafe. If you're looking for an evening out, restaurants like Little Hoi-An, Blind Tiger Bar, Zegatos at Ashgrove Golf Club and The Gap Tavern are local hotspots.
Property Prices in The Gap, Brisbane
The median property price in The Gap over the last year, and as of April 2024, has ranged from $1,153,000 for houses to $859,000 for units.
For property investors, it's worth considering that houses in The Gap rent out for $725 per week, offering an annual rental yield of 3.7%. For units, rent is around $700 per week with a yield of 4.2%.
From the last five years of sales, The Gap has experienced a compound growth rate of 9.8% for houses and 5.8% for units at of April 2024, which may still make it a perfect time to buy for future growth.
Home lending expertise for The Gap, Brisbane
Having the right home loan for your property in The Gap can make all the difference, now as well as down the track. The same can be said of an investment property, so you want to be sure the finance you have in place will be right for your current and future needs.
Our Mortgage Choice in Paddington mortgage brokers have the local expertise to help you buy a home in The Gap. Our team have been assisting The Gap locals and the surrounding areas for over 20 years, so don't hesitate to give us a call.
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From our office in Paddington, Jed Meddings and Adam Bourke offer expert mortgage broking advice for your refinance, home loan, investment property needs and more. We're based in Paddington, our mortgage broker team services Milton, Bardon and The Gap areas, as well as all areas of Brisbane and across Australia.
