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COASTAL RETREAT

BEYOND THE RATE RISE

April finished on a strong note following the traditionally quieter holiday period, with a number of significant sales transacting throughout the week, including a home in Toorak selling privately in excess of $13 million and an off-the-plan apartment trading close to $10 million. Fresh supply has entered the market in significant numbers, and buyers have responded accordingly, with well-attended inspections and a genuine sense of momentum among those looking to act. Auction activity is on the rise, and we see this trend continuing as more sellers commit to the season and new opportunities present themselves week on week.

The recent RBA decision to raise the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.35 per cent will inevitably generate fresh headlines, but this is a move the market has largely anticipated. Buyers have had time to factor this into their thinking, and the activity we’re seeing reflects that. Demand for quality property in Melbourne’s premium suburbs continues to outweigh supply, and serious buyers are not stepping back. What is happening on the ground tells a very different story to the one often painted in the media. Sentiment among active buyers and sellers remains confident and, importantly, forward-looking. There is a clear willingness to transact when the property is right. For those considering a move this autumn, the conditions are there to achieve a strong result. If you’d like a confidential appraisal or an informed view of your local market, we welcome the conversation. ■

By John Bongiorno

MIELE

SLOW-COOKED LAMB RACK WITH ZUCCHINI

MCLARENARTURA DRIVEN BY INNOVATION

YOUMATTER

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COASTAL RETREAT

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Miele has long been known for precision and performance in the kitchen, making it easy to recreate this slow-cooked lamb recipe at home.

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 1 hour 45 minutes

Serves: 6

INGREDIENTS

Slow cooked lamb

2 frenched lamb racks, 6 per rack

8 garlic cloves, skin on

2 tbsp Ras el hanout (Moroccan spice mix)

60 ml (¼ cup) olive oil

2 tsp salt flakes

Charred zucchini and white bean salad

2 zucchinis, thinly sliced lengthwise

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Salt flakes and pepper, to taste

1 x 400 g tin cannellini beans, drained

½ cup mint leaves

½ cup parsley leaves

60 g rocket leaves

2 tbsp lemon juice

Tahini sauce

200 g (1 cup) thick Greek yoghurt

80 g (¼ cup) hulled tahini

2 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp sumac

Salt flakes, to taste

METHOD

Slow cooked lamb

1. In a large bowl, add the lamb, garlic cloves, spice mix, olive oil and salt, and toss the lamb to coat well.

2. Place the lamb in the middle of a grilling and roasting insert on a universal tray. Place the garlic cloves under the lamb, insert the food probe if using, and place in the oven on shelf level 2 on Fan Plus at 85°C.

3. If using a food probe, set the internal temperature to 60°C. If you’re not using a food probe, check the meat after 45 minutes with an external food probe until 60°C is reached. This can take from 45 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes depending on the lamb.

4. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes.

Charred zucchini and white bean salad

1. Combine the zucchini strips and half of the olive oil in a large bowl. Season to taste.

2. Combine the remaining ingredients in another bowl.

Tahini yoghurt sauce

1. Place all of the ingredients into a bowl, mix and season to taste.

To serve

1. Preheat a griddle plate on medium-high heat, induction setting 7, for 5 minutes.

2. Add the zucchini and char until slightly softened, then add to the white bean salad. Cook the lamb until charred all over.

3. Slice the lamb into individual pieces and serve with the salad and tahini sauce.

MIELE ACCESSORIES

Griddle plate, universal tray and grilling and roasting insert

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HIGH TEA FOR HOPE RETURNS

On

Sunday 24 May, You

Melbourne,

Matter’s High Tea for Hope returns to

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by generosity,

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