Danckert Quarterdeck Spring 2026

QUARTERDECK SPRING 2026

W W W . D A N C K E R T. C O M . A U

THIS SEASON SPRING ON THE PENINSULA

A s wi n t e r g e ntly giv es way to spr in g, t he Mor n i ng t on Peninsula awakens wit h r e n ew e d e n e r gy. Nativ e gard ens bu r st i n t o col ou r, viney ard s come aliv e wit h f re sh gr owt h, and longer d ay s inv i t e a r e t ur n t o t he c o astline, local markets an d o u t d oor di ni n g. There’s an unmistak ab le s e n se of pos s ib ility in the air as ho m e s 2

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f ill wit h n at u r al ligh t an d t h e lands ca p e sh if t s in t o it s m o st v ib r an t se aso n . S p r i ng is a t im e o f f r e sh b e gin n in gs, w h e th e r pr e par in g a pr o pe r t y f o r sale, d isc o v e r i ng a n e w n e igh b o u r h o o d o r sim ply e m b r a ci ng t h e Pe n in su la lif e st y le. It ’s a se aso n th a t c e le b r at e s c o n n e c t io n , b e au t y a nd th e pr o m ise o f e v e r y t h in g st ill t o c o m e.

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18 4 . S P R I N G O N THE PENINSULA

1 8 . O U R S O L D LISTINGS

6 . W H A T W E LOVE FOR...

SPRING

2 0 . T H E LOCAL FILES– ANDY & JASON QUIN

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C o v e r I m a g e : C r u d e n Fa r m Image: Beleura House & Garden

S P R I N G FAV E S

1 0 . L O C A L F A R E

2 2 . R E A L E S T A T E TIPS

1 2 . W E S U P P O R T LOCAL

2 4 . O U R L O C A L LISTINGS

1 6 . L O C A L M A R K E T U P DAT E

2 6 . T E A M U P D A T E

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RING THE NINSULA WELCOME TO THE SPRING EDITION OF QUARTERDECK

“Af te r a n ext end ed period of eco n o m ic u n ce r t a i n t y, t here are emerging sign s t h at c o n fi de n ce i s b eginning to return to t h e p ro pe r t y ma r ket.

Hi g he r i nt e r e st rates and cost-of-liv in g p re ss ur e s ha v e und erstand ab ly m ad e b u ye r s mor e cautious, creating a m ar ke t w he r e r e a l i s t i c expectations and sk ille d n e g ot i a t i on h av e b ecome increa sin gly i m por t a n t .

While cond itions re m ain m e a s ur e d, t he economic outloo k is g ra d u a l l y i mp r ov ing, with inflation easin g an d c on fi de n ce expected to stren gt h e n o v e r t i me.

Wh e t h e r y o u ’ r e b u y in g, se llin g o r s i m p l y wat c h in g t h e m ar ke t , o u r c o m m i tme nt r e m ain s t h e sam e : pr o v id in g h o ne s t ad v ic e, lo c al ex pe r t ise an d a m e a s ur e d pe r spe c t iv e to h e lp you m a ke in f o r m e d d e c isio n s.

T h an k y o u f o r y o u r c o n t in u e d su p p o r t o f D an c ke r t Re al Est at e. I h o pe y o u e n j o y th i s Spr in g e d it io n o f Qu ar t e r d e c k and w i s h y o u a wo n d e r f u l se aso n ah e ad .”

War m r e gar d s, SAM DANCKERT FO U N D E R | DA N C K E R T R E A L E S TAT E

W h a t ha s n’t changed are the qualities t h at m ake our pa r t of the Mornington Pen in su la s u c h a s oug ht-after place to call h o m e.

I t s s t unni n g coastline, strong sense o f c o mmu n i t y, excellent schools and env iab le l i f e st yl e c on t i nue to und erpin long -t e r m d e ma n d. Ma r kets will alway s mov e th r o u gh c y c l e s , bu t l ocations with end uring appe al h a v e c on s i s t e ntly d emonstrated resilie n c e.

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SPRING “T he c o asta l w a lk ing t r a ck s a rou n d M o u n t M art ha a r e s o m et hin g I d on’t t h i nk ge t eno ug h r eco g ni t i on .”

IAN ROSS

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S p r i n g i s whe n the Mornington Penin su la re al l y come s aliv e. I ’d encourage pe o ple t o s i mp l y explore b ey ond their u su al ro u ti n e — whe t her that’s v isiting on e o f o u r l oca l fa r mers’ markets, taking in t h e s e a son a l ga r dens, or spend ing a Su n d ay d i s c ove r i ng vi llages they d on’t often v isit .

The Pe n i ns ul a reward s curiosity, an d s p ri ng i s t he perfect time to red iscove r it .

On e o f t h e b e st t h in gs ab o u t spr in g o n th e M o r n in gt o n Pe n in su la is sim ply g e tti ng o u t d o o r s b e f o r e t h e su m m e r cr o w ds ar r iv e. It ’s t h e pe r f e c t t im e t o ex p l o r e o u r b e ac h e s, walk in g t r ails an d wi ne r i e s .

Wh e t h e r it ’s a m o r n in g walk alo ng th e c o ast lin e o r a lo n g lu n c h at o n e o f th e r e gio n’s m an y win e r ie s, spr in g is w h e n t h e Pe n in su la r e ally c o m e s t o lif e.

O n e of my fav ourite experience s is w a l ki ng t hr ou gh the Balcomb e Es t u ar y i n Mt Ma r t ha . I t’s peaceful, incre d ib ly d i v er s e i n i t s wild life and only min u t e s f r o m t he be a ch, y et many locals h av e n e ve r expl or e d it properly. I t reminds y o u j u s t how s p e cial the Peninsula’s na t u r al e n vi r onme nt r eally is.

T h e c o ast al walk in g t r ac ks ar o u n d M o unt M ar t h a ar e so m e t h in g I d o n’ t t h i nk g e t e n o u gh r e c o gn it io n . T h e walk f r o m M o unt M ar t h a So u t h B e ac h t o war d s B a l co mbe C r e e k o f f e r s in c r e d ib le sc e n e r y a nd a d if f e r e n t pe r spe c t iv e o f t h e c o a s tl i ne.

It ’s o n e o f t h o se plac e s t h at r e m inds y o u wh y so m an y pe o ple c h o o se t o c a l l th e Pe n in su la h o m e.

– SAM DANCKERT

– ALEX CORRADI

The Ca pe S c hanck L ighthouse and co ast al w a l k a r e gr e a t for all ages. The scene r y is s p e c t a c u l a r a t any time of y ear, b ut s pr in g b r i n gs a s pe cial freshness and a r e al s e n s e t ha t a new season is b eginning o n t h e Pe n i ns ul a .

– IAN ROSS

Fo r m e, spr in g is all ab o u t ge t t in g ba ck o u t d o o r s. I lo v e se e in g t h e lo c al m a r ke ts r e t u r n , e spe c ially t h e M o u n t M ar t h a B r i a r s M ar ke t , an d m ak in g t h e m o st o f t h e l o ng e r d ay s b e f o r e su m m e r ar r iv e s. It ’s a l s o a gr e at t im e t o ex plo r e o u r lo c al vi l l a g e s , su ppo r t sm all b u sin e sse s an d e nj o y e v e r y t h in g t h at m ake s t h e Pe n in sul a s uch a spe c ial plac e t o liv e.

On e o f m y f av o u r it e t h in gs t o d o i s w a l k t h e c lif f t o p t r ac ks t o war d s T h e P i l l a r s .

M o st pe o ple h e ad st r aigh t f o r t h e be a ch , b u t t h e v ie ws f r o m ab o v e ar e in c r e di bl e. I st ill f in d m y se lf st o ppin g t o t ake i t a l l i n, e v e n af t e r liv in g in M o u n t M ar t h a f o r mo r e t h an 30 y e ar s. It ’s o n e o f t h o se plac e s th a t n e v e r lo se s it s m agic .

– JASMIN SCOTT

Image: Balcombe Sanctuary

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C r u d e n Fa r m

Mount Martha South Beach

South Beach Project

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Flinders Main Street

“ S pr i ng mor n i ngs on the coastline are h ar d t o be a t . Whe t her it’s walking the clif f t o ps a ro un d Mt Martha, enjoy ing b reakfast at S o u t h B e a ch Project ov erlooking th e b ay o r fi n i s hi n g t h e afternoon at one o f o u r w i ne r i e s , t he longer d ay s and w ar m e r w e a t he r ma ke it the id eal season t o b e o u t d oor s . It ’s also when gard ens ar e at t he ir be s t , making it a wond erful tim e t o exp l or e s ome of the Peninsula’s b eau t if u l ho me s a nd l a nd scapes.”

“Spr in g is m y f av o u r it e t im e o f y e ar o n th e Pe n in su la. T h e we at h e r is war m in g up, th e d ay s ar e ge t t in g lo n ge r an d e v er y th i ng f e e ls a lit t le qu ie t e r b e f o r e su m m e r a r r i v e s .

I lo v e st ar t in g t h e d ay wit h a walk a l o ng M o u n t M ar t h a So u t h B e ac h , gr ab bi ng a c o f f e e af t e r war d s an d t h e n spe n di ng a n af t e r n o o n ex plo r in g so m e o f t h e Pe n i ns ul a’s win e r ie s o r e n jo y in g a lo n g lu n c h wit h fa m i l y an d f r ie n d s.”

– ALEX CORRADI

– SAM DANCKERT

“A leisurely drive to Flinders offers so much to enjoy. Take a stroll along the iconic Main Street, stop for coffee, browse the boutiques or visit the art gallery - it has a lovely, relaxed feel and it’s within easy access from anywhere on the Peninsula.”

– IAN ROSS

“Spr in g is d e f in it e ly m y f av o u r it e s e a s o n o n t h e Pe n in su la. I lo v e st ar t in g t h e da y wit h a walk alo n g So u t h B e ac h be fo r e wo r k wh ile it ’s st ill qu ie t , t h e n sp e ndi ng we e ke n d s c at c h in g u p wit h f am ily o r fr i e nds o v e r a lo n g lu n c h at o n e o f o u r wi ne r i e s .

Ev e r y t h in g f e e ls f r e sh again , t h e g a r de ns ar e in b lo o m an d t h e r e’s a r e al b u zz a r o und t h e Pe n in su la as pe o ple st ar t sp e ndi ng m o r e t im e o u t d o o r s.”

– JASMIN SCOTT QUARTERDECK

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Red Gum BBQ

Many Little

LOCAL FA R E I’ve always enjoyed Many Little in Red Hill for its relaxed atmosphere and seasonal menu.

It’s the sort of place that captures everything that’s great about dining on the Peninsula.

W h i l e i t ’s n ot a new v enue, Mr Vince n zo’s i n Mor n i ng t on has recently und e r go n e a be a ut i fu l r e nov ation and is well wo r t h v i s i t i ng t hi s s pring. The refreshed spac e, c o mbi n e d wi t h its consistently good f o o d an d we l comi n g atmosphere, makes it a g re at a ddi t i on to any local’s d ining li st .

Cibo is always a favourite. The friendly team brings genuine Italian hospitality, the coffee is consistently excellent, and their lunch menu never disappoints. It’s one of those places that always makes you feel welcome.

– SAM DANCKERT

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So u t h B e ac h P r o je c t in M o u n t M a r th a wo u ld h av e t o b e m y f av o u r it e. Wh e th e r i t’s b r e ak f ast , lu n c h o r ju st a c o f f e e af t e r a w a l k alo n g t h e f o r e sh o r e, it ’s h ar d t o b ea t th e c o m b in at io n o f gr e at f o o d , exc e lle n t co ffe e an d o n e o f t h e b e st b e ac h f r o n t lo c a ti o ns o n t h e Pe n in su la.

On e o f t h e n e we r ad d it io n s I’ v e r e a l l y e n jo y e d is M r V in c e n zo’s in M o r n i ng to n.

It ’s qu ic k ly e st ab lish e d it se lf as a f a nta s ti c d in in g d e st in at io n , o f f e r in g a gr e at I ta l i a n in spir e d m e n u , qu alit y lo c al pr o d u ce a nd a r e laxe d at m o sph e r e o v e r lo o k in g t h e ba y.

Re d Gu m B B Q is also a f av o u r it e. I e nj o y t ak in g t h e f am ily t h e r e, par t i cul a r l y d u r in g t h e c o ld e r m o n t h s, an d s h a r i ng t h e in c r e d ib le se le c t io n o f m e at s th e y h av e t o o f f e r. It h as a r e laxe d at m o s p h e r e, c o n sist e n t ly go o d f o o d an d is alwa y s a n e n jo y ab le f am ily o u t in g.

– ALEX CORRADI

F o r fa mi l y fu n R ACV Cape Shanck is gr e at f o r food a nd activ ities for the kid s. We o f t e n g o j u s t for a lazy lunch.

W i l dfl owe r C afe is the perfect pla c e t o s t o p, u n wi n d and enjoy the b est of Mc C r ae.

Pe rfe ct l y p ositioned opposite M c C r ae B e a c h a n d i t s iconic lighthouse, it’s e v e r y

b it as c h ar m in g an d d ist in c t iv e as its na m e su gge st s. Wit h it s b e au t if u l so f t -pi nk a nd sage -gr e e n in t e r io r, t h e c af e o f f e r s, q ua l i ty c o f f e e an d war m , we lc o m in g s e r v i ce.

Wh e t h e r y o u ’ r e c r av in g a h e ar t y b re a k fa s t o r a f r e sh , ligh t e r lu n c h , t h e m e n u o ffe r s so m e t h in g f o r e v e r y o n e. B e su r e to l o o k o u t f o r t h e f am o u s h o m e m ad e pie s a nd sau sage r o lls.

– IAN ROSS

Mr Curtis

Dreamer Cafe

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Cibo

Wildflower McCrae Mr Vincenzos

O n e of my fa v ourite places is Mr Cur t is in M o u n t Ma r t ha . I t has such a relaxed c o ast al f e e l a n d i s t h e perfect spot to en jo y a l o n g l u n ch or ev ening tapas in the spr in g s u ns hi n e. T he menu is fresh, seaso n al a n d cons i s t e n tly excellent, and it’s o n e o f t ho se pl a c e s where y ou can settle in wit h g r e a t food a n d ev en b etter company. It ’s a v e n u e I fi n d my self returning to tim e an d t i m e a ga i n.

While there are always new venues popping up across the Peninsula, I think one of the best things about living here is rediscovering old favourites. Every season brings something different, whether it’s

a new menu, local produce coming into season or simply an excuse to try somewhere you’ve been meaning to visit. That’s one of the things I love most about calling the Mornington Peninsula home.

Dreamers Café at the Dava Shops is always a favourite, especially in spring. The outdoor seating is perfect on a sunny morning, and with the park just across the road it’s ideal for young families. Great coffee, friendly service and a relaxed community atmosphere make it one of those places you keep coming back to.

– JASMIN SCOTT QUARTERDECK

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WE SUPPORT LOCAL

Dahlia

The Briars Conservation

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Peninsula Vine Hop

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ommunity Support

I ’ v e l ove d s e e i ng D ahlia open in the h e ar t o f Ma i n St r e e t, Mornington. I t’s su c h a be au t i ful a ddi tion to the area, b rin gin g t o g et he r fr e s h flowers, great coffee an d de l ic i ous t oa s ties and sweet treats u n d e r o n e r oof. It ’s quickly b ecome one of t h o se p l a ce s t ha t l ocals pop into, whether th e y ’ r e m e et i ng a fr i e nd , b uy ing a last-minute gif t o r s i mpl y t r e a t ing themselv es after a st r o ll t hr ou gh t ow n. I t’s b usinesses like t h e se t ha t c on t i nue to ad d to the wond e r f u l v i l l age fe e l of our community.

O n e i n i t i a t i ve I’d encourage more peo ple t o g e t i nvol ve d w ith is the community pla n t in g da y s a nd n a t iv e gard ening program s at T h e B r i a r s i n Mount Martha. I t’s a fan t ast ic o p por t u n i t y t o connect with nature, le ar n m o re a bou t o ur local env ironment an d he l p p r e s e r ve the b eautiful land scape t h at m a ke s t he Mor nington Peninsula so sp e c ial.

I t ’s a wonde r ful d ay out for ind iv id uals an d f am i l i e s a l i ke.

T h e r e a r e s ev eral local groups d o in g i n c r e di bl e work within our comm u n it y.

S o u t he r n Pe ninsula Community Su ppo r t c o n ti nue s t o prov id e v ital assis t an c e t o l oc a l fa mi l ies, while the Mornin gt o n Pe ni n s u l a Land care Network giv e s l o c al s t he op portunity to get inv olv e d in e n v i r on me n t a l conserv ation through t r e e p l a nt i n g a nd hab itat restoration. Th e y ’ r e bo t h wonde r ful organisations mak in g a r e al di ffe r e nc e on the Peninsula.

– JASMIN SCOTT

It is gr e at t o se e D r e am e r ex pan d in g be y o nd M o r n in gt o n an d o pe n in g a se c o n d ca fé i n B aln ar r in g. It h as b u ilt a lo y al f o l l o w i ng t h r o u gh it s f o c u s o n qu alit y f o o d , co ffe e an d ge n u in e c o m m u n it y c o n n e c t io n, s o i t is exc it in g t o se e an o t h e r lo c al b us i ne s s h av in g t h e c o n f id e n c e t o gr o w an d i nv e s t f u r t h e r in t h e Pe n in su la.

Pe n in su la V in e H o p is r e t u r n ing th i s No v e m b e r an d is alway s a f an t ast ic w a y to ex pe r ie n c e t h e Pe n in su la. It b r in gs t o g e th e r m o r e t h an 30 lo c al win e r ie s, b r e w e r i e s , c id e r m ake r s an d d ist ille r ie s ac r o ss s e v e n v e n u e s, wit h liv e m u sic an d f o o d t h r o ug h o ut t h e d ay. It is a gr e at c e le b r at io n o f th e pr o d u c e r s an d b u sin e sse s t h at m a ke o ur r e gio n so spe c ial.

D an c ke r t Re al Est at e is pr o u d t o c o nti nue su ppo r t in g o r gan isat io n s t h at m a ke a ge n u in e d if f e r e n c e wit h in o u r c o mm uni ty, in c lu d in g t h e M o r n in gt o n C o m muni ty Su ppo r t C e n t r e, T h e B ay s H e al th ca r e, B alc o m b e K in d e r gar t e n , B alc o m b e E s tua r y Re se r v e s Gr o u p, Ou r V illage M o u n t M a r th a , M o u n t M ar t h a C r ic ke t C lu b an d M o unt M ar t h a B o wls C lu b. B e in g a lo c al b u s i ne s s m e an s c o n t r ib u t in g t o t h e c o m m u ni ty th a t su ppo r t s u s, an d t h e se par t n e r sh i p s a r e so m e t h in g we ge n u in e ly v alu e.

– ALEX CORRADI

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Mount Martha continues to evolve in all the right ways. It’s encouraging to see local businesses investing in quality hospitality and retail experiences, while improvements to village precincts and community spaces continue to strengthen the area’s appeal.

It’s these incremental improvements that help preserve the lifestyle people move here to enjoy and with the formation of ‘Our Village’ group under way there are some exciting plans in the works for our unique coastal village.

The Mt Martha Yacht Club continues to do a fantastic job fostering community through its sailing program and social events. Their fundraising initiatives help make the sport more accessible and support the next generation of local sailors, creating benefits that extend well beyond the club itself.

This season we’re pleased to be s u p p o r t i n g t h e M t M a r t h a Ya c h t C l u b ’s fundraising efforts, with proceeds helping f u n d F u s i o n M t M a r t h a ’s a c c o m m o d a t i o n p r o g r a m . I t ’s a w o n d e r f u l ex a m p l e o f l o c a l organisations working together to create positive opportunities for young people in o u r c o m m u n i t y.

Ne ar b y, t h e r e c o n st r u c t io n o f t h e i co ni c D r o m an a P ie r is pr o gr e ssin g, wit h ne w pile s an d d e c k in g alr e ad y b e in g in s ta l l e d.

T h e pr o je c t is ex pe c t e d t o pr o v id e a m a j o r b o o st f o r lo c al t o u r ism , h o spit ali ty a nd su r r o u n d in g b u sin e sse s o n c e c o m p l e te d.

A c r o ss t h e wid e r Pe n in su la, C o u n ci l h a s also c o m m it t e d $4 6 . 8 m illio n t o ca p i ta l wo r ks d u r in g 2026 –27, in c lu d in g signi fi ca nt in v e st m e n t in r o ad s, f o o t pat h s, parks a nd c o m m u n it y f ac ilit ie s.

We are proud to have supported Mornington Soccer Club for two consecutive years, reflecting our strong commitment to the local community. With two boys representing the club in both under 8s and under 13s we are looking forward to the redevelopment of the club grounds and facilities.

A s a lo c ally b ase d b u sin e ss, we b el i e v e i t is im po r t an t t o giv e b ac k t o t h e c lubs a nd o r gan isat io n s t h at b r in g pe o ple t o g e th e r an d pr o v id e v alu ab le o ppo r t u n it i e s fo r play e r s an d f am ilie s. We’ r e d el i g h te d t o c o n t in u e su ppo r t in g t h e c lub a nd c o n t r ib u t in g t o t h e gr o wt h o f lo c a l s p o r t ac r o ss t h e M o r n in gt o n Pe n in su la.

– IAN ROSS

– SAM DANCKERT

There are several positive changes happening around Safety Beach and the Mornington Peninsula. The most exciting locally is the continued improvement of the Safety Beach foreshore, including plans for a new sealed pathway connecting the yacht club area with the playground and facilities.

A broader shared path linking Dromana and Safety Beach is also being planned, which should make the coastline safer and more accessible for walking and cycling.

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LOCAL MARKET U P D AT E “C u r r e nt l y I a m seeing activ ity with we llp r i c e d pr ope r ties. There are b uy ers st ill l o o k i ng a nd I think we are lucky th at we l i v e i n a n a r e a that people want to co m e t o f o r t he s e a c hange from sub urb ia.

T h e r e i s a l ot of stock on the m ar ke t c o m p a r e d t o a ty pical winter period . B u t s a y i n g t ha t for the last few y ears we h av e s e e n not hi n g that is ty pical d ue t o t h e n e ga t i ve s e nt i m ent out there with Vi c t o r ia a n d F e de r a l gov ernment taxes etc . T h e bu y er s I a m s e eing are well calculated an d n o t r i s k t a ke r s. The positiv e is that wh e n t he y do fi n d t he right property, they ar e r e ady t o commit.

H e adi n g ou t of the winter market a n d in t o s p r i n g I t hink we will see some v e r y w e l l pr i c e d p roperties aligning wit h t h e m a rke t s e nt i ment. I f y ou b uy and sell in t h e s a me ma r ke t , you’re winning. Pay ing le ss s t a mp dut y a nd generally y ou can st e p u p to a pr ope rty that was possib ly o u t o f r e ach p r e vi ously. There are some gr e at o p por t u n i t i e s o ut there and I think t h at t r e nd w i l l c on t inue.”

– IAN ROSS

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“T h e lo c al pr o pe r t y m ar ke t is ex pe r ie nci ng a pe r io d o f ad ju st m e n t , wit h b u y e r s b eco m i ng m o r e c o n sid e r e d an d pr ic e se n sit ive th a n t h e y h av e b e e n in r e c e n t y e ar s. We l l pr e se n t e d pr o pe r t ie s t h at ar e r e ali s ti ca l l y pr ic e d c o n t in u e t o at t r ac t st r o n g in te r e s t, wh ile pr o pe r t ie s t h at ar e po s i ti o ne d ab o v e m ar ke t ex pe c t at io n s ar e ta k i ng lo n ge r t o se ll.

B u y e r s ar e b e c o m in g in c r e asin gly r e s e a r ch d r iv e n an d ar e t ak in g m o r e t im e t o a s s e s s v alu e b e f o r e c o m m it t in g. Se lle rs w h o u n d e r st an d t h e im po r t an c e o f co r r e ct pr ic in g, pr e se n t at io n , an d st r at e g y fr o m t h e b e gin n in g ar e ac h ie v in g t h e st r o ng e s t r e su lt s.

We ex pe c t t h e m ar ke t t o r e m ain s te a dy, wit h b u y e r c o n f id e n c e gr ad u ally im p r o v i ng as in t e r e st r at e c o n d it io n s st ab ili s e a nd af f o r d ab ilit y pr e ssu r e s e ase. H o we v e r, th e f u n d am e n t als o f ac h ie v in g a su cce s s ful r e su lt will r e m ain t h e sam e : s tr o ng pr e par at io n , r e alist ic ex pe c t at io n s, a nd a n e f f e c t iv e m ar ke t in g st r at e gy.”

– ALEX CORRADI

SAM DANCKERT

ALEX CORRADI

“ The Mor ni n gton Peninsula marke t is b a l anc e d a nd selectiv e. Buy ers are a c t iv e, b u t t he y’r e t a king their time and m ak in g w e l l- i nfor me d d ecisions, so propertie s t h at ar e we l l p r e s e nted and priced appropr iat e ly ar e con t i nui n g to achiev e excellent resu lt s.

Bu y er s ha ve become more d iscerning t h an t h e y w e r e a few y ears ago. Presentat io n , re al i s t i c pr i c i ng and quality marketin g ar e m ak i n g a r e a l d ifference. Sellers wh o ar e p re pa r e d t o m eet the market are b e in g re w a r de d wi t h strong competition an d q u al i t y out c omes.

S p r i ng i s t r a di tionally one of the b u sie st t i m es of ye a r fo r real estate, and I expe c t t o s e e mor e homes come to market ov e r t h e c o mi n g mont hs . Buy ers are out enjoy ing t h e Pe n i ns ul a , ga r d ens are looking their b e st an d home s naturally present b eautif u lly.

W h i l e t he r e’l l be more choice for b u y e r s, w e l l- pr e pa r e d and well-priced prope r t ie s s h o ul d cont i n u e to attract strong inter e st .”

– JASMIN SCOTT

“ The l oca l market is activ e b ut h igh ly d i s ce r n i ng . B uy ers are prepared to ac t d e c is i ve l y w he n a property offers gen u in e q u al i t y a n d value, while homes that ar e c o mp r omi s e d or priced b ey ond cu r r e n t ex p ect a t i ons a re taking longer to sell.

Buyers are conducting more due diligence, comparing properties carefully and remaining disciplined on price. Sellers are increasingly

JASMIN SCOTT

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recognising that presentation, accurate pricing and a clear campaign strategy are essential—particularly at the premium end, where the buyer pool is naturally smaller.

One of the most interesting insights I recently heard from Cotality’s Tim Lawless, in conversation with Mark Bouris, was the widening value gap between Melbourne and Sydney. Historically, the difference between the two median values has been closer to 15%, whereas Sydney’s median is now around 55% higher. While that reflects Victoria’s recent underperformance, it also highlights Melbourne’s relative value and the potential for the gap to narrow over time.

I ex pe c t t h e m ar ke t t o r e m ain se l e cti v e in t h e n e ar t e r m , wit h t h e V ic t o r ian s ta te e le c t io n o n 28 No v e m b e r like ly t o in f l ue nce c o n f id e n c e an d d e c isio n -m ak in g. G r e a te r po lic y c e r t ain t y —an d a st r o n ge r f o cus o n su ppo r t in g pr iv at e e n t e r pr ise, in v e s tme nt an d t h e pr o d u c t iv e par t s o f t h e e c o no my t h at ge n e r at e e m plo y m e n t an d ta x r e v e n u e —wo u ld b e po sit iv e f o r se n ti m e nt.

Lo o k in g f u r t h e r ah e ad , I r e m ain o pt i mi s ti c.

M e lb o u r n e’s r e lat iv e af f o r d ab ilit y, s tr o ng po pu lat io n b ase an d e n d u r in g life s ty l e appe al pr o v id e a so u n d f o u n d at i o n fo r r e c o v e r y. On t h e M o r n in gt o n Pe ni ns ul a , ge n u in e ly go o d h o m e s in d es i r a bl e lo c at io n s will c o n t in u e t o at t r ac t d em a nd, par t ic u lar ly wh e n t h e y ar e pr e se n t ed a nd po sit io n e d c o r r e c t ly.”

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OUR SOLD LISTINGS SOLD FOR

$4M

SOLD

SOLD

24 AVO C A AV E N U E MT MARTHA

336 ESPLANADE MT MARTHA

352 ESPLANADE MT MARTHA

4 B e d | 3 Bath

3 B e d | 2 B at h

Vac an t Lan d

A n in s pi r e d a r chitectural s ta t e me n t of luxury.

E lev ate d wat e r f r o n t liv in g.

So ld o f f m ar ke t.

$1.93M

SOLD

SOLD

19 FA I R B A I R N AV E N U E MT MARTHA

553 ESPLANADE MT MARTHA

35 NORTH BEACH MT MARTHA

4 B e d | 2 Bath

2 B e d | 2 B at h

B e ac h b ox

E l e v at e d coa s t a l liv ing with s we e pi n g ba y v iews.

Exc lu siv e sale b y D an c ke r t Re al Est at e

Go ld e n Sh o r e s

SOLD FOR

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SOLD FOR

SOLD FOR

SOLD FOR

$2M

$1.15M

$1.95M

22 ANCHOR PLACE SAFETY BEACH

20 NORMAN ROAD MT MARTHA

64 B AY R O A D MT MARTHA

4 B e d | 4 Bath

3 B e d | 1 B at h

3 B e d | 2 B ath

S o n ne t l uxur y waterfront.

Beach sid e pr iv ac y, spac e and f u t u r e po t e n t ial.

Go ld e n po sit io n m o m e nts to So u t h B e ac h & V i l l a g e.

SOLD

SOLD FOR

$2.05M

SOLD

11 C L E A R WAT E R C LO S E MT MARTHA

8 ELLERINA ROAD MT MARTHA

12 SINCLAIR COURT MT MARTHA

4 B e d | 2 Bath

5 B e d | 4 B at h

4 B e d | 2 B ath

A c o a s t a l s a nc tuary with ba y gl i mp s es and exce p t i ona l scale.

Sweep in g Pe n in su la v ie ws with flex ib le f am ily d e sign .

Sin c lair Est at e.

SOLD FOR

SOLD FOR

$2.3M

$1.48M

30 WALARA DRIVE MT MARTHA

8 BAROSSA COURT MT MARTHA

95 SOMERSET DRIVE MT MARTHA

4 B e d | 3 Bath

4 B e d | 2 B at h

4 B e d | 3 B ath

S onoma.

Arc h it e c t u r al c o ast al san c t u ar y wit h b ay & e st u ar y v ie ws.

Ele v at e d f am ily liv i ng w i th swe e pin g b ay v i e w s .

SOLD

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THE LOCAL FILES– ANDY & JASON QUIN What began around a kitchen table in Mt Martha has grown into one of Australia’s most recognised premium alcohol-free beverage brands.

Andy and Jason Quin are the husband-andwife founders of ETCH Sparkling—a range of sophisticated sparkling drinks crafted with Australian native fruits and herbs. Their mission is simple: to help people feel included and make healthier choices without compromising on flavour or the experience of sharing a special drink.

The name ETCH stands for Every Time Choose Health, reflecting the philosophy that inspired the business.

“We believe everyone deserves to have a drink in their hand that feels special” says Andy. “Whether you’re celebrating, catching up with friends, or simply winding down at the end of the day, we’re proud to offer a delicious choice that helps people feel included.”

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The idea for ETCH was born after Jason stepped away from a successful 23-year career in the wine industry to focus on his health. Together, Andy and Jason saw an opportunity to create something that simply didn’t exist: a sophisticated sparkling drink that celebrated Australian ingredients without relying on alcohol, sugar or artificial sweeteners.

Today, ETCH remains proudly locally based, where the family continues to run the business hands-on.

One of the things that makes ETCH unique is its commitment to Australian native ingredients and the people who grow them.

Rather than using imported flavours, Andy and Jason work with small Australian farmers and wild harvesters who sustainably source native fruits and herbs from the landscapes where they naturally grow. Many of these ingredients have also been used as food and traditional medicine by First Nations peoples for tens of thousands of years, adding another layer to the story behind every can.

“Every flavour has a story,” says Jason. “We’re passionate about supporting the growers and wild harvesters behind these incredible native ingredients and encouraging more Australians to discover the unique flavours that have been part of this landscape for thousands of years.”

The range currently includes six flavours:

growth, Andy and Jason remain committed to the same purpose they started with in Mt Martha.

“We’re incredibly proud every time someone tells us ETCH helped them feel part of a celebration,” says Andy. “That’s always been our goal. To make sure everyone has something special in their hand.”

For the Quins, success isn’t measured simply by the number of cans sold.

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Grapefruit & Lemon Aspen

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Orange & Quandong

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Bush Apple & Kakadu Plum

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Davidson Plum & Strawberry Gum

Order yours online with free local delivery at by scanning the QR code below. Or on our socials:

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Raspberry & Mountain Pepperberry

Instagram: @etchsparkling

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Finger Lime & Lemon Myrtle

Facebook: /etchsparkling

It’s measured by the conversations they’re helping to change, one glass at a time.

...with a seventh flavour in development.

Every can is sugar-free, alcohol-free, gluten-free, vegan and made without artificial sweeteners or preservatives.

Since launching, ETCH has found its way into homes, cafés, restaurants, airports, festivals and sporting events across Australia. Yet despite its

etchsparkling.com.au

Images: @WillowCreative

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“T h e bigge st m is t a ke p ro p er ty ow ner s c a n ma ke i n t he c ur re nt mar ket is ov erestima t i ng v a lue.”

REAL E S TAT E TIPS P r e pa r a t i on i s ev ery thing. Whether yo u ’ r e bu y in g or s e lling, hav ing a clear plan a n d s ur r oundi ng y ourself with the r igh t p r o fe s s i ona l s will put y ou in the stro n ge st p o s it i on . Sma l l d etails, from present at io n t o t i mi ng , c a n m ake a significant d iffer e n c e t o t h e fi na l ou tcome.

It ’s a b u y e r s’ m ar ke t . Sale s ar e l o w s o b e war e o f an A ge n t o v e r pr ic in g y o ur h o m e if se llin g ju st t o ge t t h e list i ng a nd also if y o u ’ r e go in g t o b u y b e f o r e s e l l i ng , m ake su r e y o u h av e a wo r st c ase sce na r i o plan n e d o u t f ir st .

– IAN ROSS

– JASMIN SCOTT

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M ake de ci s i ons b ased on the market t h at exi s t s t oda y r a ther than waiting for pe r f e c t c o n d i t i on s . B u yers should b e read y t o ac t w h e n t he r i g h t property appears, wh ile s e l l er s s houl d ob tain an honest assessm e n t o f v a l u e a nd l a unch with a strategy d es ign e d a ro un d cur r e nt b uy er b ehav iour.

Fo r se lle r s, pr e par at io n is ke y. En s ur i ng y o u r pr o pe r t y is pr e se n t e d at it s ab s o l ute b e st an d e n t e r in g t h e m ar ke t w i th a r e alist ic pr ic in g st r at e gy will giv e yo u th e b e st o ppo r t u n it y t o at t r ac t ge n u in e buy e r s .

Fo r b u y e r s, u n d e r st an d in g c u r r e n t m a r ke t v alu e an d b e in g r e ad y t o ac t wh e n t h e r i g h t o ppo r t u n it y pr e se n t s it se lf is e sse n ti a l .

– SAM DANCKERT

– ALEX CORRADI

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O N E K E Y TA K E A W AY : “ D o n’t t r y t o t i m e the market perfectly. T h e b e s t t i me t o make a mov e is when it align s w i t h you r ow n goals and circumstan c e s.

W i t h t he r i ght ad v ice and strategy, th e r e’s o p p or t uni t y i n ev ery market.”

– JASMIN SCOTT

“ Fo cus on your b road er ob jectiv e r at h e r t h a n t r yi n g t o perfectly time the mar ke t .

I f b u yi n g or s e lling improv es y our life st y le o r a dva n ce s y our long-term finan c ial p o s i t i on, a we l l -informed d ecision tod ay c an b e mor e va l ua ble than waiting ind efin it e ly f o r gr e a t e r c e r tainty.”

– SAM DANCKERT

“Wh at is y o u r n ex t st e p. P lan y o u r m o v e i f y o u ’ r e lo o k in g at list in g an d t h e in f o r ma ti o n is o u t t h e r e t o gu id e y o u t o n o t o v e r p r i ce y o u r h o m e an d wast e y o u r e f f o r t s w i th a po o r ly plan n e d exe c u t io n . Spe ak t o m o r e t h an o n e age n t an d y o u will ge t a f e e l fo r wh o y o u wo u ld like t o wo r k wit h an d w h o h as n o id e a! ” – IAN ROSS

“T h e b igge st m ist ake pr o pe r t y o wn er s ca n m ake in t h e c u r r e n t m ar ke t is o v e r e st i ma ti ng v alu e. T h e pr o pe r t ie s t h at ac h ie v e th e b e st r e su lt s ar e t h o se t h at c r e at e s tr o ng c o m pe t it io n f r o m t h e b e gin n in g b y a l i g ni ng wit h wh e r e b u y e r s se e v alu e t o d ay.”

– ALEX CORRADI

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OUR LOCAL LISTINGS JASMIN SCOTT 0402 439 386

ALEX CORRADI 0401 034 492

SAM DANCKERT 0432 444 040

9 URALLA ROAD MT MARTHA

34-36 L EG G AT T C R E S MT MARTHA

39 I R V I N E AV E MT MARTHA

5 B e d | 2 Bath

4 B e d | 3 B at h

4 B e d | 5 B ath

$ 2 ,1 5 0,000— $ 2 ,350,000

$4,750, 0 0 0 —$4 , 9 50, 000

$6 , 9 50, 0 0 0

IAN ROSS 0404 868 470

IAN ROSS 0404 868 470

SAM DANCKERT 0432 444 040

3/8 ANCHOR PLACE SAFETY BEACH

16 ANCHOR PLACE SAFETY BEACH

67 BRADFORD ROAD MT MARTHA

4 B e d | 4 Bath

4 B e d | 4 B at h

4 B e d | 2 B ath

$ 3,75 0,000— $ 3,950,000

$2 ,395, 000—$2, 59 5, 000

$2, 6 0 0, 0 0 0 —$2, 80 0, 0 0 0

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IAN ROSS 0404 868 470

IAN ROSS 0404 868 470

ALEX CORRADI 0401 034 492

17 THE POINT MT MARTHA

17 S E A S P R AY C LO S E SAFETY BEACH

413-414 ESPLANADE MT MARTHA

6 B e d | 7 Bath

4 B e d | 3 B at h

5 B e d | 5 B at h

$ 7, 000,000— $ 7,700,000

$2 ,40 0, 000—$2, 6 00, 000

$8, 50 0, 0 0 0 —$9, 0 0 0, 0 0 0

SAM DANCKERT 0432 444 040

JASMIN SCOTT 0402 439 386

JASMIN SCOTT 0402 439 386

20A B I R D R O C K AV E N U E MT MARTHA

339 N E P E A N H I G H WAY MT MARTHA

77 PANORAMA DRIVE MT MARTHA

4 B e d | 2 Bath

5 B e d | 2 B at h

5 B e d | 3 B ath

$ 2 , 3 90,000— $ 2,590,000

$2, 9 50, 000

$2, 26 0, 000—$2, 3 9 5 , 0 0 0

JASMIN SCOTT 0402 439 386

JASMIN SCOTT 0402 439 386

ALEX CORRADI 0401 034 492

18 HULL ROAD MT MARTHA

49 HULL ROAD MT MARTHA

7 AILSA STREET MT MARTHA

4 B e d | 3 Bath

7 B e d | 3 B at h

4 B e d | 3 B ath

$ 1 ,85 0,000

$2 ,950, 000—$3, 200, 000

$3, 300, 000—$3, 6 0 0, 0 0 0

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TEAM U P D AT E We r e ce nt l y dealt with a couple wantin g t o m o v e t o a l i fe sty le v illage and were qu it e s t r e s s e d a bout the process. We list e d t he ir home, a nd throughout the campaign I c ommu n i c a t ed and ad v ised them o f t h e a c t ivi t y a n d t a lked through suggestio n s t o g e t t he m a t i mely result.

B y wor k i n g t o gether we were ab le t o a c h i e ve a g r e at financial result for th e m in a d i ffi c u l t ma r ket, which is v ery satis f y in g.

We a r e p r oud to celeb rate the f ir st a n ni ve r s a r y of our Safety Beach o f f ic e.

O v er t he p a s t y ear, we’v e b een w ar m ly w e l come d by t h e local community and h av e ha d t he pr i vi l ege of helping clients b u y a n d s e l l homes throughout Safety Be ac h , M ar t ha C ove and the wid er Morni n gt o n Pe ni ns ul a . A s local resid ents and pro pe r t y s p e c i a l i s t s , w e’re incred ib ly gratef u l f o r t he t r u s t a n d support we’v e rec e iv e d a n d l ook for w ard to continuing to de liv e r k n o w l e dg e a bl e, personalised serv ice f o r m a ny ye a r s t o come.

Having my wife, Rachel working alongside me in the marina office, has been a positive addition to our growing team and community.

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One of the highlights of my year was helping a lovely family sell their home at 12 Sinclair Court. It was a privilege to guide them through such an important chapter, which was six months of planning and preparation, but what made it even more special was seeing the property purchased by buyers I’d been working alongside for almost twelve months.

Helping them finally secure their dream home in beachside Mount Martha was a wonderful full-circle moment and a reminder of why I love what I do.

Professionally, I’ve just recently celebrated my best financial year in real estate, which I’m incredibly proud of. More than the numbers, it’s rewarding to know that the growth has come from repeat clients, referrals and the trust people continue to place in me. That’s something I’ll never take for granted.

A s a t e am , we’ r e all lo o k in g f o r war d to o ur M e r c e d e s-B e n z D r iv e D ay in Oc t o b e r. I t’s a f an t ast ic o ppo r t u n it y t o st e p awa y fr o m t h e o f f ic e, spe n d t im e t o ge t h e r as a te a m .

H av in g su c h a su ppo r t iv e t e am c u l tur e i s so m e t h in g I’ m gr at e f u l f o r, an d d a y s l i ke t h e se ar e alway s a gr e at r e m in d e r o f th a t.

– JASMIN SCOTT

A recent standout was helping a lovely family secure their dream home after working closely with them for more than 12 months. Buying the right home can t a ke t i m e , p a r t i c u l a r l y w h e n a f a m i l y h a s very specific requirements, so seeing everything finally come together was incredibly rewarding. Being able to share that moment with them is one of the aspects of real estate I enjoy most.

Personally, welcoming my daughter Sofia has been the greatest highlight of the year.

The Danckert team has continued to achieve strong results for our clients in a continually evolving market. What has been particularly encouraging is the way everyone has remained focused, adaptable and committed to delivering the best possible outcome. The strength of the team is in our shared knowledge, communication and determination to find opportunities for our clients regardless of the market conditions.

– ALEX CORRADI

O n e of t he mo st reward ing sales thi s y e ar w as he l pi n g Nick secure the v acan t lan d a t 3 5 2 Es pl a nad e, Mt Martha. We fir st m e t o v e r a ye a r a go, and after searchin g f o r a n exi s t i ng home without succes s, we s hi ft e d ou r fo cus to find ing the pe r f e c t

sit e t o b u ild h is d r e am h o m e. A lo ng th e way I in t r o d u c e d h im t o an ar c h it ect a nd b u ild e r t o h e lp b r in g t h at v isio n to l i fe.

T h e t r an sac t io n t o o k ar o u n d f iv e m o nth s to c o m ple t e, b u t se e in g an o u t st an d in g r e s ul t f o r m y v e n d o r, Jac qu e lin e, wh ile h e l p i ng Nic k b e gin an exc it in g n e w c h apt e r ma de e v e r y st e p wo r t h wh ile.

T h e f ir st o f Se pt e m b e r m ar ks n in e y e a r s sin c e we o pe n e d t h e d o o r s at D a ncke r t Re al Est at e. Lo o k in g b ac k , I’ m in c r e di bl y pr o u d o f t h e pe o ple wh o h av e b e e n p a r t o f t h at jo u r n e y. Re al e st at e is an in dus tr y k n o wn f o r h igh st af f t u r n o v e r, so b u i l di ng a c u lt u r e wh e r e t ale n t e d pe o ple wan t to s ta y, gr o w an d c o n t r ib u t e h as b e e n o n e o f o ur gr e at e st ac h ie v e m e n t s. C e le b r at in g e a ch in d iv id u al’s st r e n gt h s wh ile su pp o r ti ng t h e m wit h a r e spe c t e d b r an d h as cr e a te d so m e t h in g t r u ly spe c ial.

B u y e r c o n f id e n c e is st e ad ily b u i l di ng .

We’ r e c u r r e n t ly wo r k in g wit h a n u m be r o f we ll-qu alif ie d pu r c h ase r s lo o k in g b e tw e e n $1 . 8 m illio n an d $5 m illio n wh o ar e r e a dy to ac t as so o n as t h e r igh t pr o pe r t y b eco me s av ailab le. It ’s an e n c o u r agin g sig n th a t qu alit y h o m e s c o n t in u e t o at t r ac t g e nui ne d e m an d , an d we’ r e o pt im ist ic as we h e a d in t o t h e spr in g m ar ke t .

– SAM DANCKERT QUARTERDECK

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“Whether you’re buying, selling, or simply staying informed, you can expect elevated expertise, energy and care from the Danckert team— because growth is only valuable w h e n i t s e r v e s o t h e r s .”

SAM DANCKERT

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