Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Coastal and country estates along with boutique apartments in the suburbs of Melbourne, considered by global property investors as Australia’s most attractive city and No 2 on their global preferred cities list, are experiencing increased uptake as affluent families settle into refined and relaxing environments. “We’re seeing enormous growth within inner Melbourne and its outer ring with landmark developments taking place,” says Jock Langley, director at Abercromby’s Real Estate, the agency favoured by buyers and sellers of prestige property in Melbourne. Celebrating its 15th anniversary, Abercromby’s sells about 80 per cent of its properties worth more than A$6 million (HK$33.74 million) discreetly and off-market. The focus of attention this year is the Middleton property, a collection of 16 luxury apartments on Glenferrie Road in Malvern, one of Melbourne’s most desirable inner-eastern suburbs. Middleton apartments showcase light and space in classic contemporary style. Our spheres of influence across the global market are enormous, so we’re able to connect with people much further afield than just our local market Jock Langley, director Ninety minutes from Melbourne is Shadow Creek, a 314-hectare country estate suitable for equine or stud pursuits. Located on the edge of the Great Dividing Range, Shadow Creek has 270-degree views over the Strathbogie Ranges and surrounding countryside. The property has a private helipad accessible from Melbourne within 20 minutes. In the prestigious suburb of Toorak is a sophisticated masterpiece offering beautiful proportions and elegance with no expense spared. A stunning residence located at 1a Grong Grong Court, Toorak is sure to impress. With ever more foreign investors turning to Australia, Abercromby’s has become experts at providing advocacy services that address migration and relocation concerns. Langley and his team often travel to Southeast Asia to open doors for long-term investment. Abercromby’s is well-known among Chinese investors as a member of the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. “Our spheres of influence across the global market are enormous, so we’re able to connect with people much further afield than just our local market,” Langley says. “We also specialise in repatriating Australians and assisting them in building their wealth. We welcome everybody with open arms.” www.abercrombys.com.au