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ENCOURAGING SIGNS OF SEASON STABILITY

This week’s auction results continue to point to a market that is finding a healthy, workable balance. Clearance levels are sitting in that normal, stable range that benefits both buyers and sellers, which is exactly what you want to see at this stage of the year. It is not a market being driven by extremes. It is a market being driven by consistency, good preparation, and buyers who are ready to act when the opportunity is right.

What we are seeing on the ground is encouraging. Inspection attendance has been strong across Melbourne, and the number of groups looking to upgrade is tracking slightly ahead of this time last year. That matters because upgrade buyers tend to be decisive, well-informed, and highly motivated once they find the right home. Auction participation is also marginally up, with more active bidders stepping forward when the fundamentals are in place. The common thread is that quality and price alignment are still doing the heavy lifting.

This Saturday’s Super Saturday will be an important barometer. A higher volume weekend has a way of cutting through the noise and giving a clearer read on the depth of demand, confidence, and where buyer competition is truly concentrated. If the market is as steady as it currently feels, we should see solid outcomes for well-presented homes that are positioned correctly from the start.

Overall, the tone remains constructive. Buyers have choices and are selective, but they are engaged. Sellers who lean into strong presentation, a disciplined pricing strategy, and a clear campaign plan are being rewarded with strong competition. At the moment, it is a very normal market, and that is a positive sign.

Contact your local Marshall White team to discuss buyer demand, timing, and the right strategy for your property. ■

By John Bongiorno

MIELE

SLOW-COOKED LAMB RACK WITH ZUCCHINI

INCONVERSATIONWITH HAUSLIGHTS

YOUMATTER GIVING TO GAIN

PROJECTS CHOMLEY

DESIGN LEGACY

“From its gallery-like living spaces to the eight-car showroom garage, every element of this residence has been crafted to elevate the experience of luxury living.”

ANDY NASR MARSHALL WHITE DIRECTOR

Celebrated as one of Elwood’s most significant architecturally extended Edwardian residences, this five-bedroom, six-bathroom home on 1140sqm (approx.) between the Village and the Beach has been reimagined as a multi-generational family sanctuary centred around effortless living and exceptional entertaining. Beyond its traditional façade, an extraordinary tri-level concrete and glass extension by Hayball Architects, constructed by Hickory Group, introduces a bold contemporary dimension defined by gallery-like interiors, floor-to-ceiling glazing, and a refined palette of travertine, spotted gum and limestone. The expansive living and entertaining domain is anchored by a Gaggenau-appointed kitchen and extends to a resort-style heated mineral pool and spa, while the basement level reveals a five-star cocktail bar, gym and eight-car showroom garage enhanced by bespoke mural artworks. Privately positioned within Elwood’s prestigious Golden Mile, the home offers lift access, premium wellness inclusions and sophisticated automation, just moments from the beachfront and Ormond Road’s vibrant cafés and boutiques. ■

Slow-cooked Lamb Rack with Zucchini from Miele

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

2. 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 miele.com.au

HAUSLIGHTS

We spoke to Amanda Dziedzic, co-founder of HausLights, alongside Laurel Kohut, about the studio’s evolution from HotHaus and the craft-led thinking behind their luminous glass designs, shaping atmosphere in contemporary Australian spaces.

What did you want HausLights to represent as a natural evolution of your craft?

Over nearly two decades of blowing glass, Laurel and I made hundreds, if not thousands, of lights for other designers and makers, including Jardan, Coco Flip and Len Lighting. It became a testing ground for what a good lighting design looks like from a maker’s perspective. A successful handmade glass light must work in a production run, and the cold process of drilling must be considered so the fitting and finish hold up. The best outcomes happen when designer and maker share knowledge, and it dawned on us that this is us; we should be making our own lighting.

Creating lighting from molten glass demands both precision and intuition. How does the process influence your designs, and what role does experimentation play in your studio?

Intuition matters in glassblowing, but it only comes through experience. Years with the material builds familiarity, which leads to precision. Our experimentation is an extension of that. It is like needing the 72 set of Derwent pencils to illustrate the rainbow. With confidence in our skills, experimentation becomes fluid, and we keep pushing colour in search of the next incredible combination.

Colour is a defining feature of HausLights. How do you approach colour and shape to create pieces that feel sculptural yet balanced within a space?

We approach colour in glass a little like paint, mixing unexpected combinations into harmonious palettes that feel surprising, but resolved. Inspiration is in the everyday, from peeling paint on an old shopfront to the sky at dusk. In terms of shape, we gravitate

to forms we love making in glass, usually soft, organic silhouettes that suit the material in a looser and uncompromised way.

What does handmade design mean to you, and why do you believe it resonates so strongly with contemporary Australian homes?

Handmade design is life. With technology moving fast, it feels crucial to preserve and elevate Australian handmade work. Our pieces are designed to last a lifetime, if not heirloom status, and we make them with heart and by hand, backed by the highest technical skill in glassblowing. Supporting Australian artisan products is more than buying an object. People choose to value craftsmanship and become part of our collective story, and seeing our work in their home is the highest honour.

How do you see HausLights continuing to evolve, both creatively and in the way lighting shapes atmosphere, mood and everyday living?

HausLights will keep evolving through new designs and colourways. As colour enthusiasts we are attuned to how light shapes atmosphere and mood, so we will keep exploring new ways to bring light into spaces. We are open to collaboration, and what will remain constant is our love for what we do and our chosen material of glass. This is just the beginning for HausLights, and we are so excited to see how far we can take our designs. ■

GIVINGTO GAIN

International Women’s Day invites us to consider what progress looks like when it is shared. At You Matter, that idea comes to life in a practical, immediate way: turning an empty property into a safe, fully furnished Haven for women and children impacted by family violence, so they can close the door on crisis and begin again with dignity.

The impact is clear for the women and children that You Matter support, but the story does not end there. This year’s International Women’s Day theme of ‘Give to Gain’ reflects the ripple effect around every home they create.

This is why our partnership with the Marshall White Foundation is so meaningful. Through ongoing support and shared values, the Foundation helps create more Havens of Hope, while inviting the wider Marshall White community to engage in hands-on involvement that is both personal and powerful. It is a collaboration built on action, where generosity becomes a pathway to shared learning, deeper connection, and measurable outcomes for families at their most vulnerable.

The same give-and-gain dynamic is felt throughout the community that makes this work possible. Volunteers provide practical help and gain connection, perspective, and the rare satisfaction of witnessing tangible change in a single day. Goods suppliers and pro bono supporters contribute expertise and stock, and in return, become part of a purpose-driven network that strengthens local communities.

We

spoke with Deborah de Rossi, CEO of You Matter, about how the Melbourne-based

not-for-profit organisation’s work brings people together, uniting community, corporate and agency support to help women and children rebuild their lives in safety after family violence.

Corporate teams step away from their daily routines, work side by side, and leave with a renewed appreciation for what safe shelter truly means. Our family violence agency partners can reclaim the time and energy they would otherwise spend sourcing beds, fridges, linen, and everyday essentials. This allows them to focus more on safety planning, recovery, education, and long-term stability.

International Women’s Day is often framed around ambition and advancement. At You Matter, this day or recognition is also about security, dignity and the right to feel safe at home. When we give together, we all gain: stronger families, better-supported frontline services, and a community that refuses to look away.

If you would like to support the creation of a fully furnished Haven of Hope, contribute goods or services, or involve your team through workplace volunteering, connect with You Matter to learn how you can help create a safe start for women and children when it is needed most. ■

THE LOCAL EDIT

2026 MELBOURNE CHAIN REACTION

CHALLENGE

1 MARCH - 7 MARCH 2026

Sydney - Melbourne

GOLF2CURE

2 MARCH 2026

Yarra Yarra Golf Club, 567 Warrigal Road, Bentleigh East, VIC 3165

SOUL NIGHT MARKET BRIGHTON

6 MARCH 2026

2 Esplanade, Brighton, VIC 3187

POINT NEPEAN PORTSEA MARKET

7 MARCH 2026

Point Nepean Quarantine Station, Coleman Road, Portsea, VIC 3944

KINGSTON FARMER’S MARKET

7 MARCH 2026

3 Jean Street, Cheltenham, VIC 3192

MORNINGTON RACECOURSE MARKET

8 MARCH 2026

320 Racecourse Road, Mornington, VIC 3931

HEIDE MARKET

8 MARCH 2026

7 Templestowe Road, Bulleen, VIC 3105

VERY SPECIAL LADIES LUNCH

20 MARCH 2026

Cnr Birrarung Marr Walk & Russell St Ext, VIC 3000

MELBOURNE FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL

20 MARCH - 29 MARCH 2026 Melbourne, VIC 3000

BOROONDARA FARMERS MARKET

21 MARCH 2026

484 Auburn Road, Hawthorn, VIC 3122

MENTAL HEALTH SAFETY NET FUN RUN

22 MARCH 2026

Mornington Athletics Track, Dunns Road, Mornington, VIC, 3931

MOTHER: STORIES FROM THE NGV COLLECTION

27 MARCH - 12 JULY 2026

Ian Potter Centre, Federation Square, Melbourne, VIC 3000

MECCA X NGV WOMEN IN DESIGN COMMISSION 2025

UNTIL 1 APRIL 2O26

National Gallery of Victoria, 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC 3006

HILL AND RIDGE COMMUNITY MARKET

4 APRIL 2026

184 Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill, VIC 3937

MOONLIGHT CINEMA

UNTIL 5 APRIL 2026

Central Lawn Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, Birdwood Ave, Melbourne VIC 3141

WESTWOOD | KAWAKUBO

UNTIL 16 APRIL 2026

National Gallery of Victoria, 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC 3006

GUIDE DOGS VICTORIA COMMUNITY FAIR

18 APRIL 2026

2 Chandler Highway, Kew, VIC 3101

DIVA AT THE AUSTRALIAN MUSEUM OF PERFORMING ARTS

UNTIL 26 APRIL 2026

100 St Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC 3004

RUN THE TAN 26 APRIL 2026

Tan Track, Melbourne, VIC 3004

MAYTIME FAIR

2 MAY 2026

Xavier College, 135 Barkers Road, Kew, VIC, 3101

WOMEN PHOTOGRAPHERS 1900-1975: A LEGACY OF LIGHT

UNTIL 3 MAY 2026

National Gallery of Victoria, 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC 3006

LET’S PARTY! FASHION FOR KIDS: DESIGNED BY DANIELLE BRUSTMAN

UNTIL 3 MAY 2026

National Gallery of Victoria, 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC 3006

LEARN MORE

Chomley Terraces offers

Designed by Cera Stribley with landscaping by Andrew Panton Design, each residence also includes keyless entry

A rare mid-century residence, thoughtfully renovated to honour its architectural heritage while delivering contemporary family living. Positioned near the Golden Mile beachfront, the light-filled single-level layout features expansive open-plan living, a sleek stone kitchen, five-bedroom accommodation, and seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining with a solar-heated pool, landscaped gardens, and secure off-street parking. ■