MAISON MAGAZINE February 2016 Luxury, Property, Lifestyle | Page 2

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Welcome to the first Maison Magazine of 2016. We’re hitting the ground running with our wrap of White Night, which in just a few short years has become a flagship event on the city’s cultural calendar. From 7pm until 7am the next morning, the CBD will be utterly transformed by light and art. It’s not to be missed. Chinese New Year is another fantastic event, and the Year of the Monkey is officially upon us. Chinese buyers are a force to be reckoned with in the local property market. If you’re thinking of selling and want to maximise your property’s appeal to this buyer pool you can find our advice on page 4. Melbourne is city of historical buildings that we don’t often pay attention to as we rush through our daily lives. From Gold Rush-era estates to the halls of government, it’s worth setting aside a weekend to explore our architectural past. The rest of Maison is dedicated to a selection of the finest homes currently on the Melbourne market. We’re sure you’ll find something to inspire you. Enjoy!