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Wednesday, 06th November 2024 THE LOCAL FILES: BEN SMITH Melanie Quirk “Our tag line and whole culture is about ‘community supporting community. Volunteering is vital to what we do - it powers all of our programs. They are grass roots people seeking to be of assistance, and to contribute to something bigger. Their value comes not from wealth or position, but from knowing that making a difference and connecting with others holds benefits beyond measure. The provision of services on a pro bono basis is also greatly appreciated. Ultimately the biggest need we have is dollars so we can provide the much-needed support we offer to those in need.” Read Further

Tuesday, 17th September 2024 THE LOCAL FILES: ANTHONY MARSH Melanie Quirk “I bring a unique mix of qualifications, commercial experience, community involvement and character. I am an experience Councillor and Mayor, fiercely independent and motivated only by my love for the peninsula, a strong desire to contribute to my community, and the challenge to bring about significant and much-needed change. VOTE 1 MARSH for Mount Martha. Read Further

Friday, 30th August 2024 Danckert Real Estate Celebrates 7 Years of Excellence and Growth Melanie Quirk Today marks a significant milestone for Danckert Real Estate as we celebrate our 7th anniversary. Read Further

Monday, 29th July 2024 DO YOU LOVE BEING OUT ON THE WATER? Melanie Quirk Located in one of Australia’s most beautiful marinas, the MCYS membership comprises boat owners, non-boat owners, individuals and families with a passion for racing, or cruising under power or sail. All involved share a love of the being out on the water and seek to improve their skills and build their experience. Read Further

Friday, 12th July 2024 The Power of Decluttering: Elevate Your Home’s Appeal Before Hitting the Market Melanie Quirk Decluttering and organizing can transform your property’s appeal and significantly impact its market performance. It is a crucial step in preparing your home for sale. Read Further

Friday, 21st June 2024 THE LOCAL FILES: BEC DITTERICH Melanie Quirk After 18 years on the tools as a well-respected hairdresser, Bec saw a gap in the market for salon quality and efficacious hair care for Blondes who suffered from problematic scalps. Seeing the frustration and suffering of her clients first-hand, Bec set out to formulate a hair care range that would actually help - and after 18 months. Brondie was born. Read Further

Friday, 07th June 2024 MARKETING YOUR PRESTIGE PROPERTY Melanie Quirk We have recently partnered them as part of a broader strategy to advertise our premium listings to an international audience to attract buyers from wherever they are currently living around the world. Read Further

Thursday, 23rd May 2024 THE LOCAL FILES: NADIA HUGHES Melanie Quirk You can dream until the cows come home, but without a solid financial plan behind your vivid vision, you're just a dreamer Read Further

Friday, 19th April 2024 TEAM UPDATE Melanie Quirk Discover a little more about our team, with our fun and insightful Q & A. Read Further

Thursday, 14th March 2024 Addressing Australia's Housing Crisis: Victoria's New Regulations Offer Hope Melanie Quirk On 14 December 2023, Amendment VC253 made changes to the Victoria Planning Provisions and all planning schemes, and the Building Amendment (Small Second Dwellings) Regulations 2023 made changes to the Building Regulations 2018 to coordinate the approval processes to build a small second home. Read Further

Friday, 16th February 2024 THE LOCAL FILES: SARAH BEGBIE Melanie Quirk Sarah Begbie's work has been widely published in a variety of international design, fashion, lifestyle and architecture magazines. This truly signifies her widespread appeal to both the fashion and design world. Read Further

Friday, 05th January 2024 THE LOCAL FILES: MELANIE MacDOUGALL & ANTHONY LITTLE Melanie Quirk “We derived such pleasure from sharing the local secrets and experiences that Umbria offered.” Read Further

Wednesday, 06th December 2023 YOUR ADVOCATE Melanie Quirk “I learned not to take rejection personally, and gained an understanding of how to guide conversations,” explains Marina. “I built so many relationships and shared so many stories and made real connections with people who had experienced such negative results in the real estate market.” Read Further

Friday, 10th November 2023 A LOCAL CHRISTMAS Melanie Quirk If you are on the lookout for inspiration, some great ideas and some super bargains, now more than ever is the time to shop local – Mt Martha local that is. Our retail community needs our support even more than ever. Read Further

Friday, 06th October 2023 PREPARING YOUR PROPERTY FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON Melanie Quirk Preparing for the festive season is really important, and October is the best month to get your checklist underway. If a holiday is on the agenda, preparing your property will protect your home in your absence, and make your return so much smoother. Read Further

Friday, 15th September 2023 THE LOCAL FILES: KAREN PETERS Melanie Quirk There is always a competition for dollars as there are so many good causes out there, but we provide grassroots support for those in need on the southern Mornington Peninsula. Read Further

Friday, 16th June 2023 INVESTMENT IN DESIGN Melanie Quirk Buying a home is an emotional decision. Not only is a property purchase one of life’s major investments, your home provides a safe haven to relax, recuperate and share with your loved ones. Walking into a potential new home can immediately engender that intangible feeling of romance, particularly if it has been designed by Kate Walker, founder and director of KWD. Read Further

Monday, 22nd May 2023 DIVORCE & FAMILY LAW Melanie Quirk Graeme and his team are offering an end of financial year discount for Mornington Peninsula clients – only $375 plus GST for single wills and $700 plus GST for couple wills. Read Further

Wednesday, 19th April 2023 CREATIVE FLOW Melanie Quirk Seven Seas Creative is all about helping businesses to communicate the premium services they offer through results-driven promotions - across social media, email, web, search and online media - that are authentic, creative and relevant to their current and future client-base. Read Further

Thursday, 06th April 2023 START A CONVERSATION Melanie Quirk If you’re looking for legal advice for your business, estate planning or property, JMC Lawyers’ approach is based on understanding and empathy combined with knowledge and experience. They offer a tailored service based on your circumstances and objectives, with professionalism and expertise from your first consultation. Read Further

Friday, 24th March 2023 MORNINGTON PENINSULA DREAM HOMES Melanie Quirk With a focus on new builds, finding suitable land is the trickiest part of the process. There's the same level of land releases that you Read Further

Wednesday, 08th March 2023 YOUR INSURANCE VOICE ON THE PENINSULA Melanie Quirk When you are looking at your insurance policy, please look at your cover first before the premium. It could cost you thousands at claim time if the coverage is not right for your circumstances. Read Further

Thursday, 03rd November 2022 THE LOCAL FILES: JIM GODDARD Melanie Quirk The essence of this type of movement is all about instilling a sense of collective action towards a common goal. Read Further

Tuesday, 16th August 2022 THE LOCAL FILES: AMBER SEALEY Melanie Quirk I love the Danckert Real Estate branding and the company ethos. Sam Danckert's presentation, and that of the whole team, is spot on. Read Further

Thursday, 14th July 2022 THE LOCAL FILES: ROB FLETCHER Melanie Quirk From the post-war migration of World War 1 to Melbourne’s property boom in the late 2000’s, the face of real estate has changed remarkably. As one of the longest standing real estate agencies in Melbourne, Fletchers are proud to be pioneers of the industry and to have reached the incredible milestone of 100 years in business. Read Further

Tuesday, 07th June 2022 THE INTEREST RATE RISE WE HAD TO HAVE Melanie Quirk Any of us who have parents or grandparents who took out home mortgages in the latter half of the 20th century have all heard them talk about how lucky the following generations have been. Compared to interest rates of 17% and 18%, the record low interest rates of the last 20 years have made borrowing money a very cheap exercise. Read Further

Wednesday, 11th May 2022 SOUND INVESTMENT Melanie Quirk It is extraordinary what you can achieve when you have the ability to visualise what a property can become with the right design direction Read Further

Thursday, 14th April 2022 PASSION & DRIVE Melanie Quirk "We believe every Landlord deserves personalised service, a quality tenant and an experienced Property Manager." Shae Lawrie Read Further

Thursday, 31st March 2022 THE LOCAL FILES: WENDY HOLLAND Melanie Quirk The laid-back lifestyle and peaceful, calming environment is perfect for us. Read Further

Thursday, 17th March 2022 COVER FIRST, PREMIUM SECOND Melanie Quirk The impacts of Covid-19 and recent storm and fire events have created some challenges in the insurance industry. Says Glenn, “Covid came around so quickly and impacted insurance in ways we did not anticipate particularly in the areas of residential and commercial landlords. Rent default issues, vacant buildings and the increase in AirBnb activities have meant that the industry has had to evolve very quickly and if anyone is familiar with insurance, ‘quickly’ isn’t necessarily a word that comes to mind! It is still a work in progress from our point of view.” Read Further

Wednesday, 24th November 2021 A LOCAL CHRISTMAS Melanie Quirk If you are still on the lookout for inspiration, some great ideas and some super bargains, why not think local? Mt Martha local that is. Read Further

Thursday, 14th October 2021 Mornington Peninsula Planning Scheme Update Melanie Quirk A change is coming. A big change if the updated regulations pass through all the steps required to make it law. Read Further

Thursday, 09th September 2021 Creating The Best First Impression: Our Top 12 Tips Melanie Quirk When you decide to sell your property, you want the best possible result which means achieving a fast sale for the top price. Preparing... Read Further

Wednesday, 08th September 2021 THE LOCAL FILES: FUTURE SOULS Melanie Quirk Alignment is when our thoughts, life-choices, and direction all honour our core values. Alignment is when we listen to our intuition and move through the world embodying our true selves. Read Further

Friday, 13th August 2021 THE LOCAL FILES: COUNCILLOR DESPI O'CONNOR - MAYOR (BRIARS WARD) Melanie Quirk For me, the Mornington Peninsula is such a magic place. I don’t know if it’s because of my running or my connections to the community, but I love it here. I love breathing it in. Read Further

Thursday, 22nd July 2021 BOUTIQUE BUILDING GROUP Melanie Quirk “We run a tight team and concentrate on architecturally designed homes and challenging extensions rather than more simple renovations. We ar Read Further

Wednesday, 02nd June 2021 A POSITIVE ATTITUDE Melanie Quirk Anthony Ryan, Director of Sounding Board Project, is passionate about the Mornington Peninsula and the clients that he and his team work with. Read Further

Wednesday, 19th May 2021 YOUR FINANCIAL STORY samdanckert Jonathan McCarthy established JMC Lawyers with a key goal in mind. Read Further

Tuesday, 18th May 2021 FIRST CLASS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT samdanckert Imagine being able to engage the services of a professional to manage your rental property... Read Further

Tuesday, 27th April 2021 THE LOCAL FILES: "GATHER" AUTHOR - FIONA HAMMOND samdanckert Food columnist, recipe developer and food stylist Fiona Hammond made the Mornington Peninsula her home over 20 years ago. “I grew up on a farm in country Victoria and really wanted my children to experience the sense of space I did as a child. I reconnected with the earth, growing vegetables, planting fruit trees and eating seasonally. We enjoy the very best of the hinterland and the sea, and living off the land.” Read Further

Friday, 16th April 2021 THE LOCAL FILES: PAULINE BIGNELL samdanckert Pauline Bignell is a passionate, enthusiastic and committed professional who truly wants to help her clients achieve their dreams in a safe and measured way. Read Further

Wednesday, 17th March 2021 CREATIVE COLLABORATION samdanckert Our combined passion for high quality design and bespoke creative means everything we deliver is designed with depth. Read Further

Thursday, 04th March 2021 The Essence of Peninsula samdanckert I am so mindful that the local community wants to read about the area, wants to experience all that the area has to offer. Read Further

Wednesday, 17th February 2021 KWD Update samdanckert At Danckert Real Estate we firmly believe in the power of great design to maximise the value of a property. Read Further

Thursday, 04th February 2021 THE LOCAL FILES: MICHAEL SIER samdanckert Buying a home can be tough. The good properties have strong competition and often prices go higher than you expect. Too many weekends are... Read Further

Thursday, 21st January 2021 JOIN US FOR A NIGHT UNDER THE STARS... samdanckert In 2018 Danckert Real Estate launched a very special community event, The Kilburn Cinema. Held in the grounds of Mt Martha Community... Read Further

Thursday, 07th January 2021 DANCKERT REAL ESTATE GROWS Melanie Quirk Alex Corradi made the Mornington Peninsula his home when his family moved back from Adelaide to Mt Martha in 2005. He went straight into... Read Further

Thursday, 24th December 2020 THE LOCAL FILES: LOCHLAN TANGAS samdanckert The story of Lochie Tangas and his journey into the world of videography started in his high school days. He was always interested in... Read Further

Thursday, 10th December 2020 A MOUNT MARTHA VILLAGE CHRISTMAS Melanie Quirk If you are still on the lookout for some Christmas present inspiration, now more than ever is the time to shop local. Read Further

Wednesday, 25th November 2020 READING INSPIRATION samdanckert With summer here, and Christmas holidays on their way, we'll hopefully find time to catch up on some of reading. Are you looking for... Read Further

Thursday, 19th November 2020 HOLIDAYING CLOSE TO HOME Melanie Quirk As Australians we are well known for our wanderlust. Regional Victoria is calling, and we are being lured by all there is on offer. Read Further

Thursday, 22nd October 2020 THE LOCAL FILES: RICHARD JEFFARES samdanckert Entrepreneur Richard Jeffares launched TWØBAYS Brewing Co in 2018, and it has been a journey of discovery. Read Further

Thursday, 08th October 2020 PREPARING YOUR PROPERTY FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON... Melanie Quirk And with Christmas only 11 weeks away, the end of the year is heading our way fast. Read Further

Thursday, 17th September 2020 THE LOCAL FILES: JASON QUIN Melanie Quirk ETCH Sparkling proudly offers choice to consumers so that they feel more included in social occasions where alcohol rituals tend to dominate Read Further

Thursday, 13th August 2020 EVOLVING ONLINE Melanie Quirk Life is always evolving, changing, morphing – particularly during times of crisis. And we are indeed faced with a crisis unlike anything... Read Further

Thursday, 23rd July 2020 A POSITIVE ATTITUDE Melanie Quirk Overall I think the peninsula is really well-placed for recovery, and given the restrictions on international travel I think the area will p Read Further

Thursday, 09th July 2020 LIGHTING DESIGN SOLUTIONS Melanie Quirk Meeting with an electrical expert and having a lighting design created to suit your property and your lifestyle is one of the most important Read Further

Thursday, 11th June 2020 YOUR DESIGN SOLUTION Melanie Quirk Now is the perfect time to look at updating your home and getting that renovation done that you have always hoped you could but never had th Read Further

Thursday, 14th May 2020 FIRST CLASS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Melanie Quirk Let us introduce you to Shae Lawrie, and Exclusive Property Management. Read Further

Thursday, 23rd April 2020 THE NEW NORMAL? Melanie Quirk Guidelines for social distancing and mandatory closures have changed daily since the start of the coronavirus outbreak, creating a challengi Read Further

Thursday, 16th April 2020 GUIDANCE, STRATEGY & COLLABORATION Melanie Quirk Without exception, everyone is unsure about the future prospects of their investments and retirement savings. If you have questions or conce Read Further

Thursday, 09th April 2020 THE LOCAL FILES: MITCHELL & CLAIRE ANNEAR Melanie Quirk Mitchell and Claire Annear are formible creative pair. The husband and wife team are the force behind Seven Seas Creative – one of the more Read Further

Monday, 06th April 2020 WE WILL NOT STOP Melanie Quirk "It has been an unprecedented few weeks where we have worked non-stop to bring you the most up-to-date information possible. Our websit Read Further

Thursday, 19th March 2020 THE LOCAL FILES : JONATHAN McCARTHY - JMC LAWYERS Melanie Quirk Explains Jonathon, “I love the Mornington Peninsula. So after years of doing the hard yards in the city I decided to come home and to set up Read Further

Thursday, 12th March 2020 THE LOCAL FILES: SIMON WEILL Melanie Quirk “We hosted a lot of weddings, special birthdays and corporate functions too which have been really well received. Our food offering is first Read Further

Thursday, 05th March 2020 TICKING ALL THE BOXES Melanie Quirk “This full range of services underpins our holistic conveyancing experience, whether you need the full suite of services or just aspects of Read Further

Thursday, 13th February 2020 THE LOCAL FILES: NICK ROBERTS (OAM) Melanie Quirk A few years ago we introduced you to Nick Roberts - one of the first Mt Martha locals we profiled on our blog, The Local Files. And now... Read Further

Thursday, 09th January 2020 THE LOCAL FILES: CHRISTOPHER VINE Melanie Quirk Christopher Vine grew up in Adelaide and moved to Melbourne when he was 18. His first art exhibition was held just one year later.... Read Further

Thursday, 19th December 2019 LOCAL FARE: MARTHA'S TABLE Melanie Quirk Set against the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay, Martha’s Table is a meeting place to come together, catch up and relax. You can now... Read Further

Thursday, 05th December 2019 THE LOCAL FILES: LUKE WILLIAMS Melanie Quirk Luke Williams has lived on the Mornington Peninsula all his life, and understands the local landscape more than most. Luke’s grandfather... Read Further

Thursday, 21st November 2019 PREPARING YOUR PROPERTY FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON Melanie Quirk Preparing for the festive season is so important, and it’s not just about the Christmas shopping list. If you’re heading away on holidays yo Read Further

Thursday, 07th November 2019 THE LOCAL FILES: SAM HOBAN Melanie Quirk A Mornington Peninsula local, born and bred, Sam Hoban grew up in Mornington and stayed in the area until his late teens. Going in search... Read Further

Thursday, 17th October 2019 WHO'S BUYING? Melanie Quirk Victoria’s holiday home market has reached new heights because cashed-up downsizers are buying multiple properties after selling their famil Read Further

Thursday, 03rd October 2019 THE LOCAL FILES: SOPHIE PEREZ Melanie Quirk The Local Files talks to Sophie Perez, an award-winning artist who lives and works on the Mornington Peninsula. Read Further

Thursday, 19th September 2019 STATE OF PLAY Melanie Quirk The state of the real estate market is, in part, a self-fulfilling prophecy. When the media tells us all about the doom and gloom we are... Read Further

Thursday, 05th September 2019 THE LOCAL FILES: MELISSA WALSH Melanie Quirk Melissa Walsh grew up in a home her parents built in Bulleen, on what was known as ‘Mortgage Hill’ back in the 1970s. It’s here that she... Read Further

Thursday, 22nd August 2019 Now You Can Blog from Everywhere! samdanckert We’ve made it quick and convenient for you to manage your blog from anywhere. In this blog post we’ll share the ways you can post to your... Read Further

Thursday, 22nd August 2019 Design a Stunning Blog samdanckert When it comes to design, the Wix blog has everything you need to create beautiful posts that will grab your reader's attention. Check out... Read Further

Thursday, 22nd August 2019 Grow Your Blog Community samdanckert With Wix Blog, you’re not only sharing your voice with the world, you can also grow an active online community. That’s why the Wix blog... Read Further

Thursday, 15th August 2019 GOOD DESIGN MAKES GOOD SENSE. Melanie Quirk Whilst the real estate market can be difficult to navigate, and house prices are at the mercy of financial markets and psychological... Read Further

Thursday, 01st August 2019 MORE THAN A GALLERY Melanie Quirk Many of you will know Southern Buoy, established on the Mornington Peninsula in 2001 by Micah Mills. Now operated by Micah and his wife... Read Further

Thursday, 18th July 2019 THE LOCAL FILES: SORRENTO FURNITURE Melanie Quirk Gerry and Cynthia Walsh are the force behind Sorrento Furniture. Well respected for their expertise in custom-made sofas and armchairs,... Read Further

Thursday, 04th July 2019 THE MOORINGS: READY WHEN YOU ARE Melanie Quirk "A habitat of modern lifestyle inspired by the spirit of the Mornington Peninsula." At Danckert Real Estate we are truly inspired and... Read Further

Thursday, 20th June 2019 FIRST IMPRESSIONS COUNT Melanie Quirk Creating The Best First Impression: Our Top 12 Tips When you decide to sell your property, you want the best possible result which means... Read Further

Thursday, 06th June 2019 THE LOCAL FILES: NED BAKER Melanie Quirk A new generation is making its mark in Mt Martha and in the world of delicious home cooked family recipes. Ned Baker’s father bought Mt... Read Further

Thursday, 23rd May 2019 THE LOCAL FILES: CHIEFS SON DISTILLERY Melanie Quirk Naomi and Stuart McIntosh made Mornington Peninsula history when they opened their whisky distillery in Somerville on March 28th, a short... Read Further

Thursday, 09th May 2019 THE LOCAL FILES: TOM PUTT Melanie Quirk Tom Putt grew up Bayside in Melbourne, and whilst he only made the move to the Mornington Peninsula four years ago, he has already made... Read Further

Thursday, 25th April 2019 OPEN FOR INSPECTION? Melanie Quirk So you've made the big decision to put your property up for sale on the open market. And now it’s time for your series of ‘Open For... Read Further

Thursday, 11th April 2019 THE LOCAL FILES: SIMON ROYLANCE Melanie Quirk Simon Roylance is a Mornington Peninsula local. He moved to Mt Eliza in grade 2, attending Mt Eliza North Primary School followed by... Read Further

Thursday, 21st March 2019 HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO BUY A HOME? Melanie Quirk Are you about to embark on your first foray into the real estate market? Buying your first home is one of the most exciting, and... Read Further

Thursday, 07th March 2019 NAVIGATING THE REAL ESTATE MARKET Melanie Quirk Most of us have bought and /or sold a property at some point in our lives, and we know that the real estate industry can be a complex one... Read Further

Friday, 22nd February 2019 THE LOCAL FILES : PAUL MCQUILLAN Melanie Quirk Paul McQuillan is the quintessential Mornington Peninsula local. Growing up on the southern peninsula, surfing was a major part of Paul’s... Read Further

Thursday, 14th February 2019 COMMUNITY EXPERTISE Melanie Quirk Familiar with WKH Architects? The practice was established in Mornington in 1973, and traded from Main Street as Bryan J. Williams,... Read Further

Thursday, 31st January 2019 A STEP AHEAD Melanie Quirk Mt Martha Village is alive and well with an incredible array of bars, cafes, restaurants, designers, boutiques, hair salons and gift... Read Further

Thursday, 24th January 2019 THE LOCAL FILES: IAN ROSS Melanie Quirk Originally from Mauritius, Ian Ross moved to Melbourne with his family in 1985. After spending his growing up years in the Wheelers Hill... Read Further

Thursday, 17th January 2019 A Place To Call Your Own? Melanie Quirk Are you looking to buy a home? A place to call your own? Get out of the rent trap and onto the property ladder? Take advantage of... Read Further

Thursday, 10th January 2019 LOCAL LUXURY Melanie Quirk Robert and Victor Zagame are well known local entrepreneurs in the hospitality and automotive fields, the latter being the passion of... Read Further

Thursday, 03rd January 2019 THE LOCAL FILES : CAMERON McCULLOUGH Melanie Quirk Cameron McCullough grew up on the Mornington Peninsula at his father’s farm in Tyabb and he has spent his whole life in the area. Says... Read Further

Friday, 28th December 2018 NEW AGE IN CONVEYANCING Melanie Quirk Most of us have had to engage a Conveyancer at some point, it’s a stage that is an integral part of buying or selling a property. It can... Read Further

Friday, 14th December 2018 THE KILBURN CINEMA Melanie Quirk When the Danckert Real Estate team decided it would be a wonderful idea to host a very special corporate event for all our our valued... Read Further

Thursday, 06th December 2018 THE EYES, EARS & VOICE OF THE COMMUNITY Melanie Quirk RPP FM is a community-based radio station. It’s one of about 300 license holders in Australia managed by the Australian Broadcasting... Read Further

Friday, 30th November 2018 THE LOCAL FILES: JAMES O'HALLORAN Melanie Quirk James O’Halloran loves the Mornington Peninsula. Growing up in Mt Eliza and attending The Peninsula School (now Peninsula Grammar), James... Read Further

Thursday, 22nd November 2018 Why Renovate When You Can Knock Down And Rebuild? Melanie Quirk Planning to move because your house is too small for your family? This can be really tough if you love your current neighbourhood, the... Read Further

Friday, 09th November 2018 THE LOCAL FILES: KATE WALKER Melanie Quirk Kate Walker grew up in Geelong before moving to Melbourne to study. Her parents have had a holiday home base in Mt Martha for many years, so Read Further

Thursday, 25th October 2018 NEW HOME OR ESTABLISHED HOME? Melanie Quirk Is it better to buy brand-new? Or do houses with age and character make for a more sound investment? There is of course no one-size-fits-all Read Further

Thursday, 11th October 2018 THE LOCAL FILES: NINA PROVAN Melanie Quirk Nina Provan grew up in Melbourne and was a city girl her whole life until she met her partner Ryan who was based in Blairgowrie. Once... Read Further

Thursday, 27th September 2018 LOOKING TO PURCHASE AN INVESTMENT PROPERTY? Melanie Quirk When it comes to buying an investment property, there are a number of considerations that you should take into account. And whilst some the Read Further

Thursday, 13th September 2018 THE LOCAL FILES : NIKKI OSBORNE Melanie Quirk Nikki Osborne’s a sunshine girl. Growing up in Queensland she knew at a very early age that performing was her thing. In fact at the age... Read Further

Thursday, 30th August 2018 THE NORTH BEACH DILEMMA Melanie Quirk There’s a controversy affecting Mt Martha - it’s residents, property owners and holiday makers... Read Further

Thursday, 16th August 2018 THE LOCAL FILES : PETA DONALDSON Melanie Quirk Multi award-winning garden and exterior designer, Peta Donaldson, designs gardens bursting with texture, complementary contrasts and layers Read Further

Thursday, 02nd August 2018 Instagram. It Works. Melanie Quirk Visual social media content is a vital element of the new suite of digital marketing that is designed to instantly attract the attention of Read Further

Thursday, 19th July 2018 THE LOCAL FILES: MATT HILL Melanie Quirk Matt Hill is an Aussie larrikin, a dedicated surfer and a much awarded and lauded sculptor. There’s nothing obnoxious or arrogant about... Read Further

Thursday, 05th July 2018 HOME. Melanie Quirk As Dorothy said, there’s no place like home. At a fundamental level, a home is a dwelling that provides shelter, a roof over one’s head, a Read Further

Thursday, 21st June 2018 THE LOCAL FILES : TASH MATHERS Melanie Quirk Tash Mathers is a shining example of a local entrepreneur who is also an incredible ambassador for the Mornington Peninsula. Growing up... Read Further

Wednesday, 06th June 2018 RE-MARKETING REVOLUTION Melanie Quirk In a world of constant change, advertising and marketing is an arena that has seen more change than most. The internet, social media and... Read Further

Thursday, 24th May 2018 The Local Files : David Weill Melanie Quirk David Weill (pictured far right), his brother Simon (centre) and close friend Nathan, are the trio behind the much loved local family... Read Further

Thursday, 19th April 2018 THE LOCAL FILES : Lisa Walton Melanie Quirk Lisa Walton is a local success story. Her family, her history and her career are intertwined with the fabric of the Mornington Peninsula... Read Further

Tuesday, 03rd April 2018 REAL ESTATE HOTSPOT Melanie Quirk Why is Mt Martha a real estate hotspot on the Mornington Peninsula? "The Real Estate Conversation" believed their customers were very... Read Further

Friday, 23rd March 2018 THE LOCAL FILES : Kate Donnelly Melanie Quirk Giving up what you know, for what could be. Read Further

Thursday, 08th March 2018 TOP TIPS: Premium Price Melanie Quirk What does it take to get a premium price for your property? A premium price is data driven. It's about looking at comparable blocks of... Read Further

Wednesday, 28th February 2018 Danckert Real Estate: March Update Melanie Quirk Welcome to March! Traditionally one of Melbourne's most temperate months, March has brought with it a welcome dose of autumnal sunshine,... Read Further

Friday, 16th February 2018 The Local Files: Mark Foster Melanie Quirk "I was born in London and was educated at Haileybury (UK). I then attended officer cadet school at Eaton Hall after which time I went to... Read Further

Tuesday, 23rd January 2018 Dedication To Education Melanie Quirk What really drives residential property markets? What makes certain areas flourish and boom whilst others stagnate or receed? Lifestyle... Read Further

Thursday, 18th January 2018 A Brief History Of: McCrae Melanie Quirk There’s another ‘M’ suburb we love, in addition to Mt Martha, Mt Eliza and Mornington. It’s McCrae, and the township has a fascinating... Read Further

Thursday, 11th January 2018 The Local Files: Nick Roberts Melanie Quirk Originally from Yorkshire, Nick Roberts is a long time Mt Martha resident who loves everything about the area. His family emigrated from... Read Further

Thursday, 04th January 2018 The Mornington Peninsula: Golfing Heaven Melanie Quirk There is so much to love about the Mornington Peninsula right? The beautiful coastline, both bay and back beach, the wineries, the... Read Further

Thursday, 28th December 2017 New Year's Resolutions? Melanie Quirk So here we are, three days before New Year’s Eve. Another year over, and a new one just about to begin. How has 2017 been for you? For... Read Further

Thursday, 21st December 2017 The Local Files: Bronwen a'Beckett Melanie Quirk “Mt Martha has always been a part of my life. “While I grew up in Melbourne, we always had a holiday home in Mt Martha. So every... Read Further

Friday, 15th December 2017 A Brief History of Mornington. Melanie Quirk Mornington is a cosmopolitan seaside suburb that offers more than a kilometre of shopping with over 370 retail outlets, including designer Read Further

Thursday, 07th December 2017 Get Local : A Mt Martha Village Christmas Melanie Quirk There are two types of people in this world, when it comes to Christmas anyway. There are those who are well underway with their... Read Further

Thursday, 30th November 2017 Preparing Your Home For The Holiday Season... Melanie Quirk It’s that time of year we all love! Christmas parties, holiday planning, (work cramming), present shopping and late night wrapping.... Read Further

Thursday, 23rd November 2017 Focus On: Mt Eliza Melanie Quirk Recently ranked as the 14th best suburb in (greater) Melbourne by homely.com.au, Mt Eliza residents would prefer to keep Mt Eliza a... Read Further

Thursday, 16th November 2017 The Local Files: Penny & Clive Blazey Melanie Quirk Owners of Heronswood and The Diggers Club, Penny and Clive Blazey are a formidable team. Married for over 50 years, the couple met in... Read Further

Thursday, 09th November 2017 The Racing Spirit - Mornington Racecourse Melanie Quirk In the spirit of Melbourne’s Spring Racing Carnival, we couldn’t help but feature the Mornington Peninsula’s very own Mornington... Read Further

Thursday, 02nd November 2017 Talking Beach Boxes... Melanie Quirk Our beautiful Mornington Peninsula offers vibrant coastal villages, a breathtaking hinterland, award winning wineries and acclaimed... Read Further

Thursday, 26th October 2017 A Fascinating History: A Glimpse Of 3934 Melanie Quirk The Mornington Peninsula has a fascinating history, wrapped up in the prominent families who were the original settlers in the area in... Read Further

Thursday, 19th October 2017 The Local Files: Simon Smith Melanie Quirk The Smith family are among Mt Martha's newest locals. \n\nSimon, Becca and Jemima have long sought a sea change, and with the recent purch Read Further

Thursday, 12th October 2017 Looking To Buy A Property? Melanie Quirk When it comes to selling a property, there is a protocol of stages and steps to follow, and a whole host of ways you can prepare your... Read Further

Thursday, 05th October 2017 The Process Of Selling - How Does It Work? Melanie Quirk The process of selling your home is a series of small steps that lead to your settlement date, but each step is so important in ensuring... Read Further

Thursday, 21st September 2017 The Local Files: Talking To Michael a'Beckett Melanie Quirk "I was born in the country, grew up in a little holiday town and now I live in an outer suburb of Melbourne, all without having moved... Read Further

Thursday, 14th September 2017 About Sam, And Why He Loves 3934 samdanckert Sam Danckert grew up in Mt Martha on the Mornington Peninsula, and he established very early on in life that he loved real estate. Sam... Read Further

Wednesday, 06th September 2017 Danckert Real Estate Launches In Mt Martha Village samdanckert On September 1st, Sam Danckert officially launched his first solo enterprise – Danckert Real Estate – with an office in Mt Martha... Read Further

Saturday, 08th July 2017 Where Are Buyers Coming From? samdanckert It's obvious that the Mornington Peninsula secret is out. All year around we are seeing a vast number of residents and tourists out and... Read Further

Saturday, 10th June 2017 Selling For A Premium samdanckert There are a few significant controllable variables which will have the greatest bearing on the outcome of a property sale: 1. TIMING 2.... Read Further

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