Blackburn, VIC 3130, is a suburban area located approximately 19 kilometres east of Melbourne’s CBD. Known for its family-friendly atmosphere, green spaces, and well-established community, Blackburn offers a blend of suburban comfort and accessibility.
The suburb features a variety of housing options, including classic family homes, modern townhouses, and apartment complexes. The residential areas are often characterised by tree-lined streets, spacious gardens, and well-maintained properties, contributing to Blackburn’s appealing and relaxed environment.
Blackburn is renowned for its abundant green spaces and recreational facilities. The Blackburn Lake Sanctuary is a key feature, offering residents scenic walking trails, picnic areas, and opportunities for birdwatching. This natural reserve enhances the suburb’s family-friendly appeal and provides a peaceful retreat from urban life.
The local shopping precinct is centred around the Blackburn Village Shopping Centre, which includes a mix of retail stores, cafes, and essential services. This shopping hub offers convenient access to everyday necessities and contributes to the suburb’s welcoming atmosphere.
Education in Blackburn is well-supported with several reputable schools, including Blackburn Primary School and Blackburn High School. These institutions are known for their strong academic programs and extracurricular activities, adding to the suburb’s attractiveness for families.
Public transport in Blackburn is convenient, with the Blackburn railway station providing train services to Melbourne’s city centre and surrounding suburbs. Several bus routes also service the area, offering additional connectivity. The suburb’s proximity to major roadways, such as the Eastern Freeway, facilitates easy commuting by car.
Blackburn is known for its strong community spirit, with local events, markets, and community activities fostering a sense of belonging. The combination of green spaces, well-regarded schools, and accessible amenities makes Blackburn a desirable location for those seeking a balanced and well-connected lifestyle.
Aughtersons Solicitors offer a range of legal services across multiple areas:
Commercial Law: Corporate and business law, company acquisitions, business registrations, shareholder agreements, business sales and purchases, succession planning, commercial leasing, joint ventures, trusts, franchise agreements, employment law, copyright, and trademarks.
Conveyancing & Property: Preparation and review of contracts, property settlements, retirement village transactions, off-the-plan developments, property subdivisions, owners corporation advice, GST advice, loan and mortgage advice, adverse possession claims, stamp duty advice, lease advice, and lost title applications.
Family Law: Child support agreements, financial agreements, de facto advice, property settlements, divorce, domestic violence orders, parenting disputes, same-sex relationships, grandparent rights, child abduction, family law mediation, complex financial disputes, and spousal maintenance.
Wills & Estates: Preparing and reviewing wills, enduring powers of attorney, estate planning, probate and administration applications, re-sealing foreign grants, estate administration, will disputes, estate claims, and general wills and estate advice.
Litigation & Criminal Law: Contractual disputes, negligence claims, family and business disputes, land sale breaches, debt recovery, commercial leasing disputes, defence for summary and indictable offences, and representation in various courts.
Restrictive Covenants: Advice on creation, interpretation, enforcement, drafting, and dispute resolution of restrictive covenants in property law.