MK Autumn News 2023

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The outlook for buying, selling and investing in 2023

Market Report

Welcome to 2023 and to another exciting year in real estate.

Having enjoyed a few weeks of glorious summer weather, we are all feeling energised and optimistic about the year ahead.

In Melbourne, discussing the weather is our favourite pastime, much like drinking coffee, planning overseas holidays, and talking about real estate, so it’s hard to resist comparing our fickle weather to the property market. Eliza Owen, CoreLogic’s Head of Research, predicts that 2023 will continue to see “a mix of headwinds and tailwinds for housing market performance”. She has singled out two distinct

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characteristics of capital growth trends in 2022, with the first being that not all housing markets were uniformly impacted by market headwinds.

“More expensive markets tended to see sharper declines, while the more affordable segment of the market where buyers typically do not have to extend themselves as much to buy into, saw greater resilience to increases in interest rates,” she said.

“The second trend is the pace of decline has been slowing on a broad basis since September.”

On a positive note, one of the distinctive features of capital growth in 2022 was a slowdown in the

pace of decline toward the end of the year. National value falls eased to -1.0% in November, following the steep monthly falls of -1.6% in August. Unemployment remains low and rental demand is still high. At MK, our indicators have been positive with greater numbers at our Open For Inpections this year, and a general positivity with our buyers and sellers.

If you are thinking of selling or would like some real estate advice or assistance contact the team at Morrison Kleeman to experience the MK difference today!

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Notable Local Writer Csongvay Blackwood: Liz Montanaro Notable Local Writer Greenhills Neighbourhood House: Supplied By Notable Marketing Coordinator: Laura Priddle Project Manager: Amanda McGibbon

Notable Locals

CSONGVAY BLACKWOOD

Picking

up a piece of sculptural art created by Csongvay Blackwood feels like holding nature in your hands. The gritty granular texture, the earthen hues, and the free-flowing form tricks the eye into thinking the artist has somehow stilled the movement and shape of sand into a singular moment. It is a physical incongruity. The sculpture is both rough and graceful, delicate but weighty, austere yet sublime. If honesty could be expressed in a physical form, then this is it. Yet the simple beauty of this stoneware belies the extraordinary skill to create it.

Csongvay Blackwood is a collaboration between local artists Csilla Csongvay and Matt Blackwood, who continue the long tradition of ceramicists living and working in Nillumbik’s artisan hills. Each piece begins with a drawing of an original form, which has been refined and shortlisted from hundreds of designs drawn by Matt over a period of months. Csilla then painstakingly creates the final piece by hand using a slab-building method with multiple layers of clay, truly remarkable given

its highly refined geometric design. The sculptures reflect a balance of solid and void and the meeting of the curve and straight. Their designs are so precise they are often asked if the sculptures are made with moulds or 3D printers. There have even been times when Csilla has remade a complete sculpture from scratch because it wasn’t achieving the desired angles.

Csongvay Blackwood pieces appear both ancient and futuristic, and this timeless quality gives their sculptures a sense of weight and history. The pieces in their current series have the texture of coarse sand, glistening with flecks of iron. The tactile randomness of the clay body contrasts with the highly considered geometric lines within each design. And whilst all the pieces are fixed in space, the intention of every piece is to evoke a dynamic sense of movement.

Csongvay Blackwood clay creations are highly architectural. In fact, Csilla and Matt believe that architecture at its best can offer sculptures to be lived in. They are particularly inspired by Brutalist and Mid-Century design,

which foregrounds and showcases the construction materials in a building: bricks are often unrendered, wooden beams unpainted, and concrete walls left bare. For Csongvay Blackwood, the ceramic forms they create continue this direct connection with their chosen material. Creating unglazed sculptures allows people to see the beauty in the clay bodies they use, as well as showcasing the refined detail that goes into every piece they create.

Csongvay Blackwood sculptures look beautiful displayed as signature pieces on a table, bookshelf or plinth. This is how their pieces were displayed for the NGV’s “Art of Dining” exhibition, and for their solo exhibition for Melbourne Design Week. Although Csilla and Matt consider all their pieces as sculptures, some also function as dry bud vases.

Csongvay Blackwood’s current focus is on their next ceramic sculptural series which will be ready to launch in late 2023. Several pieces from their previous series can be purchased via their website:

PEOPLE AND PLACES OF NOTE IN THE DIAMOND VALLEY

Notable Locals

Nestled

amongst trees near the Andrew Yandell Reserve, is Greenhills Neighbourhood House. A place where you can connect with community, meet like-minded people, access support, well-being classes, family focused events and occasional childcare. It’s the perfect place to share or learn a skill and connect with local community.

In our occasional childcare, your child is gently introduced to socialization, following instructions, and learning fine motor skills. We also run a free weekly play group with an emphasis on outdoor play and host family fun days where you can meet other families and enjoy some messy play with your kids.

Each month we host free community lunches or dinners. These are low key social get togethers where you can bring a plate to share, come along with friends, family or simply yourself. Community lunches are always a great opportunity to see the centre’s inclusive spaces and see what activities and events are coming up.

Each week there are various wellbeing classes you can join, including, yoga, pilates, tai chi and gentle dance groups. These are warm environments facilitated by experienced and friendly community tutors.

Not only do we provide you with a community space to play, learn and belong but we can also help you when you need somewhere for support as well. Every week in our Greenroom, we support the community with fresh food relief services, material aid and sustainable swap events. You can spot the Greenroom by the little libraries and swap racks of clothing, books, plants and the community veggie beds out the front.

There are so many ways to get involved. Drop by for a chat or follow us on Facebook and Instagram to be kept in the loop for all our upcoming events.

Greenhills Neighbourhood House

2 Community Drive, Greensborough 3088

www.ghnh.org.au

03 9435 9287

Facebook: @greenhillsnh

Instagram: @greenhills_neighbourhood_house

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GREENHILLS NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE

We Have Expanded

We are excited to announce that Morrison Kleeman have acquired the team at Barry Plant Doreen/Mernda. We are combining forces under Morrison Kleeman to provide our clients with the best possible service, knowledge and experience in the industry.

The new home of Morrison Kleeman Doreen will be located at 5/95 Hazel Glen Drive, Doreen 3754. Our team is growing, however our commitment to all our clients remains the same. We will continue to deliver

our expertise in Sales, Property Management and Project/Developments. We would like to welcome our new team members to Morrison Kleeman and we look forward to assisting you with your future property needs.

DANIEL LEIBOWITZ

Daniel has been working in Melbourne’s Northern Suburbs for over 13 years and brings with him the customer service, integrity, knowledge and communication skills that has seen him being a five-time winner of Agent of the year - Greensborough. (Ratemyagent.com.au) Now calling Doreen home with children attending local schools, he has experienced firsthand what this suburb has to offer, exploring the local schools, shops, restaurants, bike and walkways, Flora and Fauna. He brings the experience of selling in Banyule, Nillumbik and Whittlesea, with all types of properties from land, units, townhouses, houses and acreage. Daniel builds strong professional relationships with both the buyers and sellers enabling him to have the best outcome for all involved. He understands that real estate involves major personal decisions and significant assets, and he provides a standard of care and competence that reflects the value of those decisions “Most times I am not just selling property, I am moving people from one stage in their lives to the next exciting stage”

Daniel Leibowitz

Auctioneer / Licensed Estate Agent 0428 812 636 dleibowitz@morrisonkleeman.com.au

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