This
This program will be captioned live
by
This program will be captioned live by Ai-Media 12 week said ago we set
out
by Ai-Media 12 week said ago we set out to transform five post-war '50s
houses.
out to transform five post-war '50s houses. To get the job done, we
brought
houses. To get the job done, we brought in five eager teams from
across
brought in five eager teams from across Australia. From Western
Australia,
across Australia. From Western Australia, Kyle the firefighter and
his
Australia, Kyle the firefighter and his wife and teacher's aide, Leslie.
Leah
his wife and teacher's aide, Leslie. Leah and Ash, experienced ren vartsz
from
Leah and Ash, experienced ren vartsz from Queensland. Architect Steph and
her
from Queensland. Architect Steph and her husband Gian from Sydney. Kristy
and
her husband Gian from Sydney. Kristy and Brett from South Australia. And
sisters
and Brett from South Australia. And sisters from Victoria, Eliza and
Liberty.
sisters from Victoria, Eliza and Liberty. Their mammoth challenge, to
transform
Liberty. Their mammoth challenge, to transform these homes in just 12
weeks
transform these homes in just 12 weeks with a little help from their
build
weeks with a little help from their build teams.
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build teams. (MUSIC PLAYS)
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12
12 weeks
12 weeks of blood, sweat and many
tears
12 weeks of blood, sweat and many tears have yielded five beautiful
homes
tears have yielded five beautiful homes that go up for auction
tonight.
homes that go up for auction tonight. Each team gets to take home
any
tonight. Each team gets to take home any profit over reserve price but
only
any profit over reserve price but only one, the one with the highest
price
only one, the one with the highest price above reserve, will also take
home
price above reserve, will also take home the hundred-grand cash prize.
Once,
home the hundred-grand cash prize. Once, twice. Third time. This is it,
folks.
Once, twice. Third time. This is it, folks. This is the moment we find
out
folks. This is the moment we find out if all the hard work pays off.
Well,
out if all the hard work pays off. Well, almost that moment.
(MUSIC
Well, almost that moment. (MUSIC PLAYS) Welcome! (CHEERING)
Come
(MUSIC PLAYS) Welcome! (CHEERING) Come on out. Hi, Scotty. Hello.
Hello.
Come on out. Hi, Scotty. Hello. Hello. Hello. Welcome. Hello, mate.
I
Hello. Hello. Welcome. Hello, mate. I thought... Welcome back to
Melbourne.
I thought... Welcome back to Melbourne. It is auction weekend.
Feeling
Melbourne. It is auction weekend. Feeling a little bit sick in the
tummy.
Feeling a little bit sick in the tummy. I'm nervous. But I thought
I'd
tummy. I'm nervous. But I thought I'd take you on a beautiful night
out
I'd take you on a beautiful night out just to celebrate before the big
day.
out just to celebrate before the big day. So good. Keen to go? Yes. What
is
day. So good. Keen to go? Yes. What is the catch? Is it there a "but"?
There's
is the catch? Is it there a "but"? There's no "buts" and it's my shout!
Let's
There's no "buts" and it's my shout! Let's go. You have any idea what
we're
Let's go. You have any idea what we're doing? No idea. Hey, gang,
what
we're doing? No idea. Hey, gang, what houses did we build? '50s. We
built
what houses did we build? '50s. We built '50s houses. We're going to
see
built '50s houses. We're going to see the King. Go! (CHEERING)
#
see the King. Go! (CHEERING) # Warden it threw a party in the
county
# Warden it threw a party in the county jail
#
county jail # Prison man was there and they
began
# Prison man was there and they began to wail...
#
began to wail... # Let's rock come on!
#
# Let's rock come on! # Everybody, let's rock
#
# Everybody, let's rock # Everybody in the whole cell block
#
# Everybody in the whole cell block # Will be dancing to the jail house
rock
# Will be dancing to the jail house rock #
#
rock # # One for the money
#
# One for the money # Two for the show
#
# Two for the show # Three to get ready
#
# Three to get ready # Now go, cat, go
#
# Now go, cat, go # But don't you
#
# But don't you # Step on my blue suede shoes
#
# Step on my blue suede shoes # You can do anything
#
# You can do anything # But lay off of my blue suede shoes
#
# But lay off of my blue suede shoes # (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) Thank you
very
# (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) Thank you very much, ladies and gentlemen. If
my
very much, ladies and gentlemen. If my eyes don't deceive me, we have a
very
my eyes don't deceive me, we have a very special guest in here tonight.
Mr
very special guest in here tonight. Mr Scotty Cam from The Block.
(CHEERING
Mr Scotty Cam from The Block. (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) Scotty, I
would
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) Scotty, I would like to invite you up on stage
here
would like to invite you up on stage here now. I've got a little
something
here now. I've got a little something for you. I love what you
done
something for you. I love what you done with those 1950s houses. I got
a
done with those 1950s houses. I got a 1950s house myself that needs a
little
a 1950s house myself that needs a little work. Come help me out.
Scotty,
little work. Come help me out. Scotty, while you're here, I have a
little
Scotty, while you're here, I have a little something for you. It is so
special,
little something for you. It is so special, it is better than a gold
record.
special, it is better than a gold record. Come on out her now.
(CHEERING)
record. Come on out her now. (CHEERING) These aren't what I think
they
(CHEERING) These aren't what I think they are, are they? If you think
these
they are, are they? If you think these are the reserve prices then
you
these are the reserve prices then you would be correct. All the way
from
you would be correct. All the way from Graceland. (CHEERING) Well,
Elvis,
from Graceland. (CHEERING) Well, Elvis, thank you for looking after
these
Elvis, thank you for looking after these for so long. I love this show.
What
these for so long. I love this show. What do you think about our show? I
loved
What do you think about our show? I loved it as well. I was mighty
entertained.
loved it as well. I was mighty entertained. I will say though I
could
entertained. I will say though I could have done with a little less
conversation,
could have done with a little less conversation, a bit more action.
(LAUGHTER)
conversation, a bit more action. (LAUGHTER) I totally agree. Ladies
and
(LAUGHTER) I totally agree. Ladies and gentlemen, give it up for the
King
and gentlemen, give it up for the King (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) Yes,
sir!
King (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) Yes, sir! That was amazing. So fun.
Honestly,
sir! That was amazing. So fun. Honestly, great fun. What a cool
event
Honestly, great fun. What a cool event to be able to come to. Dinner
and
event to be able to come to. Dinner and a show. Dinner and a show. Was
it
and a show. Dinner and a show. Was it dinner and a show? No. Reserves.
Reserves.
it dinner and a show? No. Reserves. Reserves. Well, look... Scary. 1.5.
Not
Reserves. Well, look... Scary. 1.5. Not a chance. Not a chance. Maybe
they'll
Not a chance. Not a chance. Maybe they'll be based on the market in
the
they'll be based on the market in the '50s. I hope they do not account
for
the '50s. I hope they do not account for inflation. Reserves might be
$50,000.
for inflation. Reserves might be $50,000. I anticipate highest
reserve
$50,000. I anticipate highest reserve house four at 3 point
something,
reserve house four at 3 point something, us under that at three
point
something, us under that at three point something and into the high
twos
point something and into the high twos for everyone else but in an
ideal
twos for everyone else but in an ideal world we're also under the
threes
ideal world we're also under the threes but I think we're dreaming.
Tomorrow
threes but I think we're dreaming. Tomorrow is going to be a day of
turmoil.
Tomorrow is going to be a day of turmoil. We done? Thank you very
much.
(MUSIC
much. (MUSIC PLAYS)
Auctions
Auctions are a huge day but it is
all
Auctions are a huge day but it is all going to rely heavily on what
are
all going to rely heavily on what are the reserves going to be and
where
are the reserves going to be and where is everyone going to go in
this
where is everyone going to go in this auction order. I'm getting
nervous
this auction order. I'm getting nervous now. I think everyone's
probably
nervous now. I think everyone's probably got a spot in mind where
they
probably got a spot in mind where they want to be and I feel like most
people
they want to be and I feel like most people is probably the same spot. We
think
people is probably the same spot. We think us and house 4 will have a
higher
think us and house 4 will have a higher reserve than the remaining
three
higher reserve than the remaining three houses. No-one is ever happy
with
three houses. No-one is ever happy with their reserves at the end of
the
with their reserves at the end of the day so I doubt we're going to be
happy
the day so I doubt we're going to be happy today. There slot to take in,
a
happy today. There slot to take in, a lot to work out and I hope we can
do
a lot to work out and I hope we can do all it together. Hopefully. I
think
do all it together. Hopefully. I think screaming, yelling, crying is
going
think screaming, yelling, crying is going to happen. It could be calm.
Who
going to happen. It could be calm. Who knows. But these people in the
same
Who knows. But these people in the same room, I highly doubt it. Can't
believe
same room, I highly doubt it. Can't believe this is actually happening.
Welcome,
Welcome, everybody. There's been a
byte
Welcome, everybody. There's been a byte a blue. I asked the management
here,
byte a blue. I asked the management here, "No knives on the tabe
byte a blue. I asked the management here, "No knives on the tabe,
please."
here, "No knives on the tabe, please." I'm sure we'll be fine.
(LAUGHTER)
please." I'm sure we'll be fine. (LAUGHTER) Did we have a good night
last
(LAUGHTER) Did we have a good night last night? Yes. Shell, Alice, if
you
last night? Yes. Shell, Alice, if you don't know we went to 'Elvis'
the
you don't know we went to 'Elvis' the musical last night and the King
himself
the musical last night and the King himself gave me this. He gave me,
from
himself gave me this. He gave me, from Graceland, the reserve prices.
Oh,
from Graceland, the reserve prices. Oh, god. I want to point out I have
not
Oh, god. I want to point out I have not opened them. We don't know what
is
not opened them. We don't know what is in there. We haven't seen them.
1,000%
is in there. We haven't seen them. 1,000% I promise you all we do not
know
1,000% I promise you all we do not know what these reserve prices are.
So
know what these reserve prices are. So I got to thinking last night.
That's
So I got to thinking last night. That's never good, Scotty. Never
good.
That's never good, Scotty. Never good. You don't like it when I
think?
good. You don't like it when I think? No. You need to follow the
'Top
think? No. You need to follow the 'Top Gun' rule: Don't think, just
do.
'Top Gun' rule: Don't think, just do. Well, I like to think, Shell,
and
do. Well, I like to think, Shell, and I had a thought last night.
Before
and I had a thought last night. Before we saw the reserve prices,
what
Before we saw the reserve prices, what about we have a crack at the
auction
what about we have a crack at the auction order first without knowing
the
auction order first without knowing the reserve prices?
#
the reserve prices? # I see a bad moon arising
#
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magazine out November 9. (MUSIC PLAYS) So are we happy to
have
(MUSIC PLAYS) So are we happy to have a crack at the auction order
right
have a crack at the auction order right here and now? Why not. Shell,
what's
right here and now? Why not. Shell, what's your thoughts? We didn't play
domain
what's your thoughts? We didn't play domain superpower this year but we
do
domain superpower this year but we do have our own Domain superwoman
with
do have our own Domain superwoman with us today, Alice Stoltz, our
Domain
with us today, Alice Stoltz, our Domain property expert who hopefully
has
Domain property expert who hopefully has some sage advice on what you
would
has some sage advice on what you would suggest the auction order to
be.
would suggest the auction order to be. Where is Hampton East sitting
going
be. Where is Hampton East sitting going into the auctions? First, I
want
going into the auctions? First, I want to full disclosure I feel quite
sick.
want to full disclosure I feel quite sick. Last night I went to sleep and
just
sick. Last night I went to sleep and just had that feeling in my
stomach...
just had that feeling in my stomach... Nice work, Alice. Good
start!
stomach... Nice work, Alice. Good start! (LAUGHTER) I want to be
honest.
start! (LAUGHTER) I want to be honest. I have been speaking to the
agents
honest. I have been speaking to the agents every day and the market is
in
agents every day and the market is in a very mixed state at the moment
and
in a very mixed state at the moment and there is a lot of gnaw auns.
Last
and there is a lot of gnaw auns. Last weekend in Melbourne we had
1,400
Last weekend in Melbourne we had 1,400 auctions, a large weekend in
Melbourne.
1,400 auctions, a large weekend in Melbourne. Clearance rate was 61%.
Quite
Melbourne. Clearance rate was 61%. Quite a fair result given the weight
of
Quite a fair result given the weight of that many auctions but there is
an
of that many auctions but there is an uncertainties and I think now
with
an uncertainties and I think now with renewed threat of interest rate
rise
with renewed threat of interest rate rise next week people are cautious
but
rise next week people are cautious but the good news for you guys is
turnkey
but the good news for you guys is turnkey properties, well renovated,
nice
turnkey properties, well renovated, nice family areas are the ones that
are
nice family areas are the ones that are in demand so I think you need to
hold
are in demand so I think you need to hold on to that hope. Alice, I don't
feel
hold on to that hope. Alice, I don't feel any better after that.
(LAUGHTER)
feel any better after that. (LAUGHTER) But OK, let me kick it
off
(LAUGHTER) But OK, let me kick it off by saying who wants to go first
or
off by saying who wants to go first or does anybody want to go first? Ut
I
or does anybody want to go first? Ut I think we'd be happy to go first.
Yep.
I think we'd be happy to go first. Yep. I think we would. House four
would
Yep. I think we would. House four would be happy to go first. Does
anybody
would be happy to go first. Does anybody else want to go first or
does
anybody else want to go first or does anybody object to house four
going
does anybody object to house four going first? No, I think we're all
pretty...
going first? No, I think we're all pretty... Yes, happy for them to go
first.
pretty... Yes, happy for them to go first. About to have a stroke.
(LAUGHTER)
first. About to have a stroke. (LAUGHTER) That's one out of five.
There
(LAUGHTER) That's one out of five. There it goes. Number two spot I
think
There it goes. Number two spot I think we should stop right there.
Anybody
think we should stop right there. Anybody would like to go second?
Yeah,
Anybody would like to go second? Yeah, we all do. (LAUGHTER) Here we
go.
Yeah, we all do. (LAUGHTER) Here we go. You can fight over second, we'll
take
go. You can fight over second, we'll take third. Third's wrapped. Hang on
a
take third. Third's wrapped. Hang on a minute. You guys want to go second
but
a minute. You guys want to go second but you want to go second? Yes. And
you
but you want to go second? Yes. And you want to go? Second. There's an
impasse
you want to go? Second. There's an impasse there. Second or third
really.
impasse there. Second or third really. Second or third down the
end?.
really. Second or third down the end?. We already shotgun it, sorry,
Les.
end?. We already shotgun it, sorry, Les. Soz. Anyone besides house three
want
Les. Soz. Anyone besides house three want to go third? Second or third.
Anyone
want to go third? Second or third. Anyone like to go last? No. No-one
wants
Anyone like to go last? No. No-one wants to go last. Cricket. Crickets.
I
wants to go last. Cricket. Crickets. I think you'll find also over 19
seasons
I think you'll find also over 19 seasons that The Block has been won
from
seasons that The Block has been won from every position. Yeah. I would
probably
from every position. Yeah. I would probably be concerned if the two
larger
probably be concerned if the two larger properties go first s that
going
larger properties go first s that going to take money out of what's
left?
going to take money out of what's left? Those buyers are probably
not...
left? Those buyers are probably not... Possibly not buyers for your
houses.
not... Possibly not buyers for your houses. The buyers of 4 and 5 might
be
houses. The buyers of 4 and 5 might be a separate group of buyers as
opposed
be a separate group of buyers as opposed to your group of buyers but
as
opposed to your group of buyers but as far as the other positions go, if
we
as far as the other positions go, if we don't agree we're going to have
to
we don't agree we're going to have to go to a hat. We've all put our
life
to go to a hat. We've all put our life on hold for three months. I'm
prr
life on hold for three months. I'm prr not putting fate in the risk of
a
prr not putting fate in the risk of a hat. So that means you guys have
actually
a hat. So that means you guys have actually got to come up with
something.
actually got to come up with something. Yes. And Shelly and I are
going
something. Yes. And Shelly and I are going out for tea at 7:00 tonight.
(LAUGHTER)
going out for tea at 7:00 tonight. (LAUGHTER) Fair enough. We'll finish
up.
(LAUGHTER) Fair enough. We'll finish up. Does everybody here have
potential
up. Does everybody here have potential buyers? Your real estate
agent
potential buyers? Your real estate agent told you you've got potential
buyers?
agent told you you've got potential buyers? Yes. Someone interested in
your
buyers? Yes. Someone interested in your home? Yes. That's a start.
Anyone
your home? Yes. That's a start. Anyone here got two buyers we know
of?
Anyone here got two buyers we know of? Possibly. Not of our own. Based
on
of? Possibly. Not of our own. Based on a price indication that they were
given,
on a price indication that they were given, which they've seen, which now
the
given, which they've seen, which now the reserves, if they come in over 3
million
the reserves, if they come in over 3 million they're gone. Great point.
You
million they're gone. Great point. You think we need to find out what
the
You think we need to find out what the reserves are? Yes. You don't
have
the reserves are? Yes. You don't have to tell each other what your
reserves
have to tell each other what your reserves are. You certainly don't
have
reserves are. You certainly don't have to tell us. But if you have it
in
have to tell us. But if you have it in your mind and know "this is where
my
in your mind and know "this is where my agent has been advising t is
where
my agent has been advising t is where we are happy to sit," it might
make
where we are happy to sit," it might make the next four houses easier to
decide.
make the next four houses easier to decide. We want to see the reserves.
All
decide. We want to see the reserves. All the way from Graceland. I hope
they're
All the way from Graceland. I hope they're '50s prices. That's what we
said
they're '50s prices. That's what we said last nights, yeah. If we can
get
said last nights, yeah. If we can get a representative from each
house,
get a representative from each house, and starting from house one
to
house, and starting from house one to come up here. Do they have to
sing
to come up here. Do they have to sing the song? 45. Are we lonesome
tonight?
sing the song? 45. Are we lonesome tonight? Will you be lonesome
tomorrow
tonight? Will you be lonesome tomorrow night? (LAUGHTER) Go and
open
tomorrow night? (LAUGHTER) Go and open it up. There he is, the King
himself.
open it up. There he is, the King himself. Thank you, sweetie.
Anything
himself. Thank you, sweetie. Anything with a 2 in front of it, I
think
Anything with a 2 in front of it, I think we'll be happy but put me in
the
think we'll be happy but put me in the bin if we're above 3. House two,
there
the bin if we're above 3. House two, there you go. Big boss man. That's
you.
there you go. Big boss man. That's you. Thanks, brother. No, it's going
to
you. Thanks, brother. No, it's going to be under 3. Has to be. 100%.
Tables
to be under 3. Has to be. 100%. Tables will get flipped! This is
fantastic.
Tables will get flipped! This is fantastic., of course, it is. Of
course,
fantastic., of course, it is. Of course, it is. How three, please.
Yes.
course, it is. How three, please. Yes. -- house three, please. Yes. It
is
Yes. -- house three, please. Yes. It is the devil in disguise. (LAUGHTER)
Well
is the devil in disguise. (LAUGHTER) Well played, guys. Well played.
Refers
Well played, guys. Well played. Refers are, in my opinion, put in
place
Refers are, in my opinion, put in place to piss people off. I'm
expecting
place to piss people off. I'm expecting a 3 in front of it for all
and
expecting a 3 in front of it for all and everyone to get really, really
grisly.
and everyone to get really, really grisly. House four. They're such a
beautiful
grisly. House four. They're such a beautiful couple. It is a Heartbreak
Hotel.
beautiful couple. It is a Heartbreak Hotel. Boy, are we nervous. Hoping
for
Hotel. Boy, are we nervous. Hoping for high 2s. Expecting the best but
preparing
for high 2s. Expecting the best but preparing for the worst. House
five...
preparing for the worst. House five... You're up. It's the girls.
It's
five... You're up. It's the girls. It's viva Las Vegas. That's you.
We'd
It's viva Las Vegas. That's you. We'd love it to be in the high 2s
but
We'd love it to be in the high 2s but I think we're looking at 3.2
which
but I think we're looking at 3.2 which will be a disaster. For us
being
which will be a disaster. For us being able to make any money. OK. So
you
being able to make any money. OK. So you have your 45s. And it's up to
you
you have your 45s. And it's up to you to share with your neighbour or
us
you to share with your neighbour or us - we don't need to know and you
don't
us - we don't need to know and you don't have to tell your neighbours.
You
don't have to tell your neighbours. You can do whatever you like. You
don't
You can do whatever you like. You don't have to copy. If someone wants
to
don't have to copy. If someone wants to show, sure. If you don't want to
show,
to show, sure. If you don't want to show, no drama. Is there a general
consensus
show, no drama. Is there a general consensus around if people want to
show
consensus around if people want to show or not? Let's just look first.
I
show or not? Let's just look first. I can't see. Open your eyes. OK.
Yeah.
I can't see. Open your eyes. OK. Yeah. (CLEARS THROAT)
Oh,
Oh, my
Oh, my god. It's annoying. It's
annoying.
Oh, my god. It's annoying. It's annoying. Oh, sweet... Wowee!
Oh,
Oh, my
Oh, my god.
Gian
Gian doesn't look happy. Not happy
with
Gian doesn't look happy. Not happy with that. Yeah, ours is huge. Is
it?
with that. Yeah, ours is huge. Is it? Mmm. Our agent gave us a figure
and
it? Mmm. Our agent gave us a figure and he's like, "If it's there you're
not
and he's like, "If it's there you're not making any money." And it's
there.
Our reserve is...
(LAUGHTER)
Our reserve is... (LAUGHTER) I'm shaking just for
effect
(LAUGHTER) I'm shaking just for effect really. Is 2970. Big boss
man.
effect really. Is 2970. Big boss man. Big boss man. That will be us
on
man. Big boss man. That will be us on Auction Day Lowest reserve in The
Block
on Auction Day Lowest reserve in The Block history. So our reserve is
$3,350,000.
Block history. So our reserve is $3,350,000. We actually memely
prepared
$3,350,000. We actually memely prepared for 33... As a worst case.
Yes.
prepared for 33... As a worst case. Yes. Absolutely worst case. And this
is
Yes. Absolutely worst case. And this is worse than the worse case. Just
mentally.
is worse than the worse case. Just mentally. I think it is the shock of
it
mentally. I think it is the shock of it actually being the worst case.
This
it actually being the worst case. This is really (BLEEP). Like, no-one
else
This is really (BLEEP). Like, no-one else would help us selling their
house
else would help us selling their house before us. I just can't see
it.
house before us. I just can't see it. Our reserve is a cooker. It is a
real
it. Our reserve is a cooker. It is a real cooker. Our reserve is...3250.
Isn't
real cooker. Our reserve is...3250. Isn't it a benefit for us to have
the
Isn't it a benefit for us to have the other houses go maybe one house
or
the other houses go maybe one house or two houses in front of us so
that,
or two houses in front of us so that, um...so that, um...so that
they
that, um...so that, um...so that they know how much those houses are.
And.
they know how much those houses are. And. And then when it comes to ours,
it
And. And then when it comes to ours, it is like boom. This is how much
this
it is like boom. This is how much this is worth purely because we have
the
this is worth purely because we have the people that are willing to go
for
the people that are willing to go for it. So you put a small one
first.
for it. So you put a small one first. Yes. No, I don't think so.
The
first. Yes. No, I don't think so. The argument for us going first is
still
The argument for us going first is still there. I'm still thinking
about
still there. I'm still thinking about a way to win The Block Gian.
That's,
about a way to win The Block Gian. That's, for me, the best way to one
The
That's, for me, the best way to one The Block. The best way to win The
Block.
The Block. The best way to win The Block. Maybe we will just say we
will
Block. Maybe we will just say we will go first then. I can't...I
don't
will go first then. I can't...I don't want to be in a position where
we
don't want to be in a position where we get put last and I don't want to
be
we get put last and I don't want to be drawn out of the hat. And if we
are
be drawn out of the hat. And if we are going out of a hat then everyone
has
are going out of a hat then everyone has to go out of a hat. I'm not
going
has to go out of a hat. I'm not going last. I am going to focus on
who
going last. I am going to focus on who is going last. I really think it
will
who is going last. I really think it will be who has got the most views.
We
will be who has got the most views. We are not going last. We didn't
come
We are not going last. We didn't come this far. Our house is not the
house
come this far. Our house is not the house for last. It is not the house
for
house for last. It is not the house for last.
#
for last. # Going to get my...
#
# Going to get my... # But in the end something just
didn't
# But in the end something just didn't feel right. # So, OK, we are
all
didn't feel right. # So, OK, we are all back. And I'm sure that little
individual
all back. And I'm sure that little individual couple chat has achieved
nothing.
individual couple chat has achieved nothing. Yes. Yes. Correct. Nothing.
Do
nothing. Yes. Yes. Correct. Nothing. Do we show reserves? Because I think
that
Do we show reserves? Because I think that will help. I don't know if
like...
that will help. I don't know if like... Do you think if we showed
each
like... Do you think if we showed each other that we are going to come
to...
each other that we are going to come to... Are we going to change it. I
think
to... Are we going to change it. I think if you see us it will make you
all
think if you see us it will make you all feel a lot better. Without
seeing
all feel a lot better. Without seeing it, do you guys now not want
to
seeing it, do you guys now not want to be so close together? I don't
know
to be so close together? I don't know if we should go first. I mean,
because
know if we should go first. I mean, because I think right now the
argument
because I think right now the argument for us originally was it is
best
argument for us originally was it is best for us and everyone else. I
don't
best for us and everyone else. I don't know if this is best for us.
So
don't know if this is best for us. So you are saying it wouldn't be
best
So you are saying it wouldn't be best because you might not even hit
reserve.
best because you might not even hit reserve. I think so. Would you be
opposed
reserve. I think so. Would you be opposed to us going first? Without
seeing
opposed to us going first? Without seeing your reserve I couldn't tell
you
seeing your reserve I couldn't tell you that. Because you might still
sell
you that. Because you might still sell for well below our reserve. I
would
sell for well below our reserve. I would think first would set the
benchmark
would think first would set the benchmark for everyone else. For us,
it
benchmark for everyone else. For us, it is let's just go first. As in, if
we
it is let's just go first. As in, if we were going to get to a closer
decision.
we were going to get to a closer decision. You guys then go second or
third
decision. You guys then go second or third however you want to go and do
it
third however you want to go and do it because you were going to go
first,
it because you were going to go first, second. But Alice said House
1
first, second. But Alice said House 1 is the strongest list ongoing
Domain.
1 is the strongest list ongoing Domain. So the strongest house would
maybe
Domain. So the strongest house would maybe go last to bring it home. My
suggestion
maybe go last to bring it home. My suggestion is the house with the
most
suggestion is the house with the most buy others it goes first. At
the
most buy others it goes first. At the moment the house with the most
buy
the moment the house with the most buy others it is House 4. I'd go
House
buy others it is House 4. I'd go House 4 first. Yep House 5 second.
Yep.
House 4 first. Yep House 5 second. Yep. I would probably go House 3
next.
Yep. I would probably go House 3 next. Yep. House 2 and then finish
with
next. Yep. House 2 and then finish with House 1. Yep. That's very
similar
with House 1. Yep. That's very similar to what we would have... We
were
similar to what we would have... We were chatting about that. 123450
similar
were chatting about that. 123450 similar to what we thought, yes. Is
anyone
similar to what we thought, yes. Is anyone opposed to that order? Yes,
of
anyone opposed to that order? Yes, of course we are opposed. I think we
are
of course we are opposed. I think we are opposed. Just got to be asked.
Someone
are opposed. Just got to be asked. Someone is going to end up there.
Bear
Someone is going to end up there. Bear in mind we have to come up with
a
Bear in mind we have to come up with a result. I have got the King's
least
a result. I have got the King's least known songs here. They are my
favourites.
least known songs here. They are my favourites. One of my favourites it
is
favourites. One of my favourites it is called No.1.
#
is called No.1. # One for the money. # That is
called
# One for the money. # That is called No.3. 2, that is 3, 4 and 5.
They
called No.3. 2, that is 3, 4 and 5. They are great songs all of them.
What
They are great songs all of them. What we are going to do, we are
going
What we are going to do, we are going to get a result today. I know
you
going to get a result today. I know you don't have to but you are going
to
you don't have to but you are going to have to get in. We can lock in
auction
to have to get in. We can lock in auction order number one and take
that
auction order number one and take that house out. Then we might lock
in
that house out. Then we might lock in number two and take that house
out.
in number two and take that house out. And then we shuffle these last
three
out. And then we shuffle these last three houses around and come up with
an
three houses around and come up with an order. So unless we agree, that's
what
an order. So unless we agree, that's what we are going to do. Because we
have
what we are going to do. Because we have to come one a result. Yep.
So...so,
have to come one a result. Yep. So...so, House 4 first, House 5,
House
So...so, House 4 first, House 5, House 3, 2, 1. Alice's suggestion.
It
House 3, 2, 1. Alice's suggestion. It is a no from everyone. It is a
no.
It is a no from everyone. It is a no. I don't mind... I don't mind
that
no. I don't mind... I don't mind that order. I don't mind it. It is
coming
that order. I don't mind it. It is coming from a professional pt That's
coming
coming from a professional pt That's coming from a professional. Should
we
coming from a professional. Should we just do majority votes. No, it
has
we just do majority votes. No, it has to be unanimous. Does everybody
agree.
has to be unanimous. Does everybody agree. Obviously you are the main
guys.
agree. Obviously you are the main guys. That House 4 goes first. Steph
is
guys. That House 4 goes first. Steph is not exactly happy yet. We haven't
locked
is not exactly happy yet. We haven't locked that off yet. I am backing
you.
locked that off yet. I am backing you. I just feel a bit... Then we
get
you. I just feel a bit... Then we get a couple of little ones and then
boost
get a couple of little ones and then boost it back up with a big. Stop it
Leah.
boost it back up with a big. Stop it Leah. Too many ideas. That's done.
Done.
Leah. Too many ideas. That's done. Done. OK, if that's done, then it is
1,
Done. OK, if that's done, then it is 1, 2, 3, 4 - Let Steph and Gian.
What
1, 2, 3, 4 - Let Steph and Gian. What would you like to do Steph,
when
What would you like to do Steph, when you first came in you guys were
thinking
when you first came in you guys were thinking 1. And you are now not. So
what
thinking 1. And you are now not. So what position would you choose? I
can't
what position would you choose? I can't see anyone...I can't see a
best
can't see anyone...I can't see a best scenario anyone going before
us.
best scenario anyone going before us. You know what? Let's all just
pick
us. You know what? Let's all just pick a record. That's serious.
Steph,
pick a record. That's serious. Steph, you have got the most
incredible
Steph, you have got the most incredible home. Just give me a
minute.
incredible home. Just give me a minute. Don't feel rushed. Yes,
don't
minute. Don't feel rushed. Yes, don't feel rushed. I just feel a bit
overwhelmed.
don't feel rushed. I just feel a bit overwhelmed. That's fine. It is
(BLEEP)
overwhelmed. That's fine. It is (BLEEP) overwhelming. It is OK. It
is
(BLEEP) overwhelming. It is OK. It is OK.
Do
Do you
Do you want to ask the question. I
just
Do you want to ask the question. I just feel bad. I'm just feeling the
pressure.
just feel bad. I'm just feeling the pressure. Do you want to know
what...
pressure. Do you want to know what... What else would make sense.
Yes.
what... What else would make sense. Yes. We would need to pick one and
its
Yes. We would need to pick one and its it is the best one. Do you know
what
its it is the best one. Do you know what I mean? It is more really
getting
what I mean? It is more really getting that than the order. That's
the
getting that than the order. That's the most important thing. And we are
prepared
the most important thing. And we are prepared for that. It is just
overwhelming
prepared for that. It is just overwhelming getting. Yes. What we
want
overwhelming getting. Yes. What we want doesn't change because of that.
Do
want doesn't change because of that. Do you know what I mean? Yes. I
can't...I
Do you know what I mean? Yes. I can't...I can't imagine anyone -
Exactly.
You
You walked in confident where you
wanted
You walked in confident where you wanted to go. All noise aside. Over
the
wanted to go. All noise aside. Over the past few weeks you have been
pretty
the past few weeks you have been pretty confident. And I am so
confident
pretty confident. And I am so confident on the house. I'm so
confident
confident on the house. I'm so confident about it, it is great. It
is
confident about it, it is great. It is obviously a bit of an edge. I'm
sorry.
is obviously a bit of an edge. I'm sorry. I don't mean to - This is a
high-pressure
sorry. I don't mean to - This is a high-pressure - This is a very
overwhelming
high-pressure - This is a very overwhelming situation and
everything
overwhelming situation and everything like that but were you
adamant
everything like that but were you adamant on it at the beginning so
you
adamant on it at the beginning so you have got to go with your gut and
if
you have got to go with your gut and if that's what feels right with you.
It
if that's what feels right with you. It is fine. It is OK. I know.
Everyone
It is fine. It is OK. I know. Everyone is going to be that way.
Have
Everyone is going to be that way. Have to carry everyone. Yes, I know.
OK.
Have to carry everyone. Yes, I know. OK. Are we any closer to locking in
first?
OK. Are we any closer to locking in first? I think we would still be
happy
first? I think we would still be happy to go first. Yes. Yes. Steph,
do
happy to go first. Yes. Yes. Steph, do you feel confident and happy with
that.
do you feel confident and happy with that. No, I think it is the best for
us
that. No, I think it is the best for us and the best for everyone. Yes, I
still
us and the best for everyone. Yes, I still think it is. I really do. Yes.
I'm
still think it is. I really do. Yes. I'm going to take first out. That
record
I'm going to take first out. That record has got No.1 written on it.
It
record has got No.1 written on it. It is first. It is the number one
for
It is first. It is the number one for the charts. This has got 2 on
it,
for the charts. This has got 2 on it, right? So I'm going to hopefully
take
it, right? So I'm going to hopefully take 2 out. Yes? We are happy if
everyone
take 2 out. Yes? We are happy if everyone else is comfortable. Second
place
everyone else is comfortable. Second place in the auction is out. So now
I
place in the auction is out. So now I have got Nos. 3, 4 and 5. And what
I
I have got Nos. 3, 4 and 5. And what I will do, unless you can come up
with
I will do, unless you can come up with a plan now before we do it -
can
with a plan now before we do it - can we come up with a plan. No 3, 4
and
can we come up with a plan. No 3, 4 and 5. So under the table I will
shuffle
and 5. So under the table I will shuffle all these around like
several,
shuffle all these around like several, several times. Put them
down
several, several times. Put them down here. What is on the top
(BLEEP)
down here. What is on the top (BLEEP) decision. What's up? Like we
can...
(BLEEP) decision. What's up? Like we can... No, the thought of the
situation
can... No, the thought of the situation being like this being
resolved
situation being like this being resolved in a (BLEEP) record.
Anyway,
resolved in a (BLEEP) record. Anyway, we are going to settle it
today.
Anyway, we are going to settle it today. This is where it is going
come
today. This is where it is going come to. This is how the show works.
This
come to. This is how the show works. This is how it ends. It is not how
the
This is how it ends. It is not how the show works it is how it happens
to
the show works it is how it happens to get results. I under, it is what
it
to get results. I under, it is what it is. Have you got anyone
registered
it is. Have you got anyone registered just for your property.
Yes.
registered just for your property. Yes. Same. We have people registered
just
Yes. Same. We have people registered just for our property. It is fwes we
go
just for our property. It is fwes we go third or fourth. Yes, but our
agents
go third or fourth. Yes, but our agents are talking to your agents.
That's
agents are talking to your agents. That's on paper I think it could
really
That's on paper I think it could really hurt us if you guys went
before
really hurt us if you guys went before us, our two houses based on
the
before us, our two houses based on the fact that it is two days before
auction
the fact that it is two days before auction and we are only just having
people
auction and we are only just having people walk through. That's a bit
scary.
people walk through. That's a bit scary. But we are going to auction
within
scary. But we are going to auction within hours. So we need an order
otherwise
within hours. So we need an order otherwise we don't go ahead. I have
been
otherwise we don't go ahead. I have been shuffling these three cards
here
been shuffling these three cards here for the last five minutes while
we
here for the last five minutes while we have been talking. I don't know
where
we have been talking. I don't know where they are. I have shuffled them
behind
where they are. I have shuffled them behind me. I have shuffled them here
while
behind me. I have shuffled them here while we are chatting away. So you -
in
while we are chatting away. So you - in any order, you can just come up
and
in any order, you can just come up and pick one of these record. Just
scared
and pick one of these record. Just scared because we went with such
professional
scared because we went with such professional like - Yes, went with
the
professional like - Yes, went with the best brains in the business. I
know,
the best brains in the business. I know, that's what I'm really worried
about
know, that's what I'm really worried about too. If we can't come to an
agreement
about too. If we can't come to an agreement we have to do this. Chuck
that
agreement we have to do this. Chuck that one in the million dollars yet.
No
that one in the million dollars yet. No Ashleigh don't do that yet. Let's
get
No Ashleigh don't do that yet. Let's get it started. I will have the
first
get it started. I will have the first one closest to Shel. There we
go.
first one closest to Shel. There we go. Can't believe this just
happened.
go. Can't believe this just happened. There you go. Do you want
to
happened. There you go. Do you want to swap? No. What he has got then.
Are
to swap? No. What he has got then. Are we keeping it? Let's go. You
chose
Are we keeping it? Let's go. You chose that one. That's it. What did
you
chose that one. That's it. What did you get? Fourth.
5.
5. The
5. The best call. That's it. OK.
First,
5. The best call. That's it. OK. First, second, third, fourth, fifth.
Good
First, second, third, fourth, fifth. Good luck, everybody. The auction is
coming.
Good luck, everybody. The auction is coming. It is going to be big.
Smile,
coming. It is going to be big. Smile, please.
(LAUGHTER)
Smile, please. (LAUGHTER) It happens every year.
Mate
(LAUGHTER) It happens every year. Mate (BLEEP), the neighbours. Sorry.
(INAUDIBLE)
Mate (BLEEP), the neighbours. Sorry. (INAUDIBLE) No, honestly, sorry.
But,
(INAUDIBLE) No, honestly, sorry. But, like - Yes, anyway. Done. I'm
just
But, like - Yes, anyway. Done. I'm just so pissed off we all listened
to
just so pissed off we all listened to professional advice, you know,
for
to professional advice, you know, for most of us and then we don't -
and
for most of us and then we don't - and then it is like no-one wants to
listen
and then it is like no-one wants to listen to professional advice for
the
listen to professional advice for the rest of us.
#
the rest of us. # All around me is familiar face
said.
# All around me is familiar face said. # That's how I expected it to
go.
said. # That's how I expected it to go. I think we were never going to
be
go. I think we were never going to be able to come up with an order. I
refused
be able to come up with an order. I refused to go last. You know, if it
was
refused to go last. You know, if it was a position that everyone put
their
was a position that everyone put their hand up for, cool. But nobody
wants
their hand up for, cool. But nobody wants to. So I just don't think
that,
wants to. So I just don't think that, you know, it is fair to sit
there
that, you know, it is fair to sit there and go, "Oh, well, that's what
Alice
there and go, "Oh, well, that's what Alice said so that's what we all
want
Alice said so that's what we all want to do." We went in there with
all
want to do." We went in there with all facts and logic and then the
other
all facts and logic and then the other ones I guess guess did it with
their
other ones I guess guess did it with their heart. It worked out for us in
the
their heart. It worked out for us in the end Screw them. I'm happy we got
third.
the end Screw them. I'm happy we got third. Mate, will Ash be in the dog
house
third. Mate, will Ash be in the dog house tonight. To be a
(MUSIC PLAYS)
This
This is
This is the auction order. So we're
first.
This is the auction order. So we're first. I'm happy with that. That is
what
first. I'm happy with that. That is what we wanted. We wanted first and
stayed
what we wanted. We wanted first and stayed with it. Very comfortable
with
stayed with it. Very comfortable with that. We've got the most
buyers.
with that. We've got the most buyers. Going first, I did that last
year
buyers. Going first, I did that last year and it went well. I think we've
done
year and it went well. I think we've done that perfectly. Now. Bad news?
I
done that perfectly. Now. Bad news? I don't want bad news. Where are we
on
I don't want bad news. Where are we on price? This record is Heartbreak
Hotel.
on price? This record is Heartbreak Hotel. I'll let... Heartbreak Hotel.
The
Hotel. I'll let... Heartbreak Hotel. The reserve. OK. OK. I'm a little
bit
The reserve. OK. OK. I'm a little bit worried but we have all the
buyers,
bit worried but we have all the buyers, we're going first. We can
give
buyers, we're going first. We can give a red-hot crack. It is going to
be
give a red-hot crack. It is going to be a tough one, guys. Yep. Yeah. It
will
be a tough one, guys. Yep. Yeah. It will wipe off probably most of my
buyers
will wipe off probably most of my buyers to be honest. This, guys...
Oh,
buyers to be honest. This, guys... Oh, no. Oh, my god! What? What are
you
Oh, no. Oh, my god! What? What are you doing? We cannot devalue the
house.
you doing? We cannot devalue the house. I know you want to break
records
house. I know you want to break records but no. Your call. Your
call.
records but no. Your call. Your call. Alright, let's go. It will be
fine.
(MUSIC
fine. (MUSIC PLAYS)
Hello,
Hello, Nick. Morning. Come in. Thank
you.
Hello, Nick. Morning. Come in. Thank you. So our number one focus was
going
you. So our number one focus was going second and how did we go with
that?
going second and how did we go with that? We got it. Went well. Good
start.
that? We got it. Went well. Good start. We could not believe it. It
was
start. We could not believe it. It was calm and reasonable and logical.
Yep.
was calm and reasonable and logical. Yep. Now let's have a look at the
bad
Yep. Now let's have a look at the bad news. Right. So you know how we
discussed
bad news. Right. So you know how we discussed a number? Worst-case
scenario
discussed a number? Worst-case scenario where we're making no
money?
scenario where we're making no money? Yes. Please enjoy this
figure.
money? Yes. Please enjoy this figure. $50,000 more than our
worst-case
figure. $50,000 more than our worst-case scenario where we make no
money.
worst-case scenario where we make no money. That's a very high reserve
for
money. That's a very high reserve for us.
We've
We've had
We've had a look at and it
interested
We've had a look at and it interested to see what you guys
think.
interested to see what you guys think. You're kidding. No, what are
your
think. You're kidding. No, what are your thoughts... Wow! ..seeing that
one?
your thoughts... Wow! ..seeing that one? Ooh. Obviously, we'd love it
lower.
one? Ooh. Obviously, we'd love it lower. The lower it is the easier it
is
lower. The lower it is the easier it is for us to make more prize money
but
is for us to make more prize money but I think we can work with that
certainly.
but I think we can work with that certainly. I think order now plays a
part,
certainly. I think order now plays a part, knowing that. We wanted third,
that's
part, knowing that. We wanted third, that's what we spoke with you guys
about
that's what we spoke with you guys about a whole time. Three for three
for
about a whole time. Three for three for three. We didn't want that
number
for three. We didn't want that number to be 3 but we wanted this
one
number to be 3 but we wanted this one Yes! That worked out so well.
Fantastic,
one Yes! That worked out so well. Fantastic, guys. Amazing Exactly
what
Fantastic, guys. Amazing Exactly what we wanted. We manifested this
the
what we wanted. We manifested this the whole way through. Three, three
and
the whole way through. Three, three and three. That's exactly what we
need
and three. That's exactly what we need with this sort of reserve.
Where
need with this sort of reserve. Where are we? Spot wasn't ideal.
Fourth.
Where are we? Spot wasn't ideal. Fourth. That's good. We can work
with
Fourth. That's good. We can work with that. This? What is that. The
reserve.
with that. This? What is that. The reserve. Are you lonesome? Got a 2.
You
reserve. Are you lonesome? Got a 2. You beauty! That's good. We can work
with
You beauty! That's good. We can work with that, yes, that's alright. That
was
with that, yes, that's alright. That was the ballpark of where you guys
were
was the ballpark of where you guys were thinking so when I saw that I
thought
were thinking so when I saw that I thought if you were confident with
that
thought if you were confident with that then we were confident with
that.
that then we were confident with that. That's good. Obviously, we're
on
that. That's good. Obviously, we're on Domain and we can jump on the map
and
on Domain and we can jump on the map and shows recent sales nearby. We
can
and shows recent sales nearby. We can pick up sales in surrounding
streets
can pick up sales in surrounding streets and it has been really
strong.
streets and it has been really strong. The market is in good shape
so
strong. The market is in good shape so fingers crossed that flows
through
so fingers crossed that flows through tomorrow. So here we've got
our
through tomorrow. So here we've got our reserve. Alright. Elvis. Where
is
our reserve. Alright. Elvis. Where is Elvis? That was kind of our
reaction
is Elvis? That was kind of our reaction too. I don't see this as
unreasonable
reaction too. I don't see this as unreasonable and I think that from a
reserve
unreasonable and I think that from a reserve perspective, we've got a
cracking
reserve perspective, we've got a cracking house. It doesn't matter
that
cracking house. It doesn't matter that we're last because, you know,
when
that we're last because, you know, when you guys chose your house, you
chose
when you guys chose your house, you chose this house. And why? Because
it's
chose this house. And why? Because it's unique. The beautiful facade,
the
it's unique. The beautiful facade, the knotwood. That knotwood batons,
no-one
the knotwood. That knotwood batons, no-one else has that but hey, guys,
bring
no-one else has that but hey, guys, bring on tomorrow. Bring it home.
Let's
bring on tomorrow. Bring it home. Let's go. Yes!
(MUSIC
Let's go. Yes! (MUSIC PLAYS) Going last but
probably
(MUSIC PLAYS) Going last but probably a blessing to be honest.
Blessing
probably a blessing to be honest. Blessing in disguise.
Past
Past and
Past and present gentle music plays)
(GENTLE
(GENTLE MUSIC PLAYS)
#
(GENTLE MUSIC PLAYS) # Mepme understand
#
# Mepme understand # The best is yet to come
#
# The best is yet to come # Take me by the hand
#
# Take me by the hand # Before I come undone... Ready? No,
not
# Before I come undone... Ready? No, not at all. (LAUGHTER)
#
not at all. (LAUGHTER) # Come with me
#
# Come with me # Just for tonight... Thanks for
calling
# Just for tonight... Thanks for calling Aussie Broadband. You're
speaking
calling Aussie Broadband. You're speaking with Kylie. Good morning.
It
speaking with Kylie. Good morning. It is John, the director of The
Block
It is John, the director of The Block auctions. I would like to do a
check
Block auctions. I would like to do a check on our Internet connection,
please,
check on our Internet connection, please, the link. I can certainly
help
please, the link. I can certainly help you with that. Everything is
looking
help you with that. Everything is looking great. Looks like you're
good
looking great. Looks like you're good to go. Thank you. That's
awesome.
good to go. Thank you. That's awesome. We're good to go. Good luck
to
awesome. We're good to go. Good luck to everyone at the auctions today.
I'm
I'm excited. Whatever will be will
be
I'm excited. Whatever will be will be today and we'll be fine
regardless.
be today and we'll be fine regardless. My secrets have been
given
regardless. My secrets have been given away. People would have
watched
given away. People would have watched and thought I had beautiful
long
watched and thought I had beautiful long luscious hair but now they'll
know
long luscious hair but now they'll know it's all fake. Yeah, get stuck
in.
know it's all fake. Yeah, get stuck in. I'm not stressed by any sense of
the
in. I'm not stressed by any sense of the matter. I wake up and my dreams
turned
the matter. I wake up and my dreams turned to, "Going once, going
twice,"
turned to, "Going once, going twice," then I was like (BLEEP)
turned to, "Going once, going twice," then I was like (BLEEP). I
had
twice," then I was like (BLEEP). I had a nightmare that we won a Mitre
10
had a nightmare that we won a Mitre 10 gift voucher and, like, that's
fantastic
10 gift voucher and, like, that's fantastic but it wasn't maybe what
we
fantastic but it wasn't maybe what we were thinking. I think everyone
genuinely
we were thinking. I think everyone genuinely just wants everyone to
make
genuinely just wants everyone to make some money because it was a
hard
make some money because it was a hard few months so I think that's
nice.
hard few months so I think that's nice. I hope, you know, like, it's
not
nice. I hope, you know, like, it's not like last year.
Ooh!
Ooh! Sydney's cutest newlyweds,
Steph
Ooh! Sydney's cutest newlyweds, Steph and her tech entrepreneur
wingman,
Steph and her tech entrepreneur wingman, Gian... Give me a hug.
They've
wingman, Gian... Give me a hug. They've been together since they
were
They've been together since they were 13. ..had one big advantage
this
were 13. ..had one big advantage this season - Stef's experience as
an
this season - Stef's experience as an architect. We basically got the
house
an architect. We basically got the house that we wanted because Steph
saw
house that we wanted because Steph saw something. OK, House 4.
Still
Still to
Still to this day and still to a lot
of
Still to this day and still to a lot of people: How did you not see the
potential
of people: How did you not see the potential in House 4?
Architecturally,
potential in House 4? Architecturally, I think because it
was
Architecturally, I think because it was different and because it wasn't
a
was different and because it wasn't a modern facade like the rest, it
was
a modern facade like the rest, it was perfect. This gave her on
opportunity
was perfect. This gave her on opportunity to broaden her, you
know,
opportunity to broaden her, you know, design skills.
Steph
Steph landed on an interior design
style
Steph landed on an interior design style that's never been seen an The
Block.
style that's never been seen an The Block. It's Japandi. That really
clever
Block. It's Japandi. That really clever mix of Scandinavian meets
Japanese.
clever mix of Scandinavian meets Japanese. Japandi. Japandi.
When
When you
When you walk in there, it's got
something
When you walk in there, it's got something that you can't necessarily
describe
something that you can't necessarily describe because it's the way that
you
describe because it's the way that you feel. Great architecture moves
you
you feel. Great architecture moves you and that's through materiality
and
you and that's through materiality and things lineal up in a certain
way
and things lineal up in a certain way -- lining up in a certain way.
Geometric
way -- lining up in a certain way. Geometric shapes and people speak a
lot
Geometric shapes and people speak a lot about how they feel in the space
and
lot about how they feel in the space and they wonder why t is because
meticulous
and they wonder why t is because meticulous detail has been through
that.
meticulous detail has been through that. And it paid off. No surprises,
it's
that. And it paid off. No surprises, it's Steph and Gian. With the couple
winning
it's Steph and Gian. With the couple winning 5 out of 12 weeks. This will
set
winning 5 out of 12 weeks. This will set a precedence. This is
transformative
set a precedence. This is transformative for the suburb.
There's
transformative for the suburb. There's just so many one of ones.
The
There's just so many one of ones. The sauna. This is the only house
with
The sauna. This is the only house with a sauna. Solar. This is the
only
with a sauna. Solar. This is the only house with solar. The only
house
only house with solar. The only house with a master wing. Set over
700
house with a master wing. Set over 700 square metre block, five-
bedroom,
700 square metre block, five- bedroom, three and a half-bathroom.
Double
bedroom, three and a half-bathroom. Double garage. Kitchen living and
open
Double garage. Kitchen living and open plan to the backyard. How is
anyone
open plan to the backyard. How is anyone going to compete with that?
To
anyone going to compete with that? To be fair, that is going to play
with
To be fair, that is going to play with your head because you go into
an
with your head because you go into an auction, you don't know what is
going
an auction, you don't know what is going to happen. So while we think
we
going to happen. So while we think we have the best house, that doesn't
mean
we have the best house, that doesn't mean much come auction time.
(MUSIC
mean much come auction time. (MUSIC PLAYS) Can Can I have another
big
(MUSIC PLAYS) Can Can I have another big hug? I need it. Why am I crying
before
big hug? I need it. Why am I crying before we start? You're crying. I'm
not.
before we start? You're crying. I'm not. I'm so happy. Take a seat. This
is
not. I'm so happy. Take a seat. This is The Occouch. Wow. OK, so here's
the
is The Occouch. Wow. OK, so here's the really great news -- this is the
Auction
the really great news -- this is the Auction Couch. Portelli poris right
there.
Auction Couch. Portelli poris right there. He is number seven on the
rich
there. He is number seven on the rich list with a billion dollars.
Worth
rich list with a billion dollars. Worth a billion. Wow. Danny Wallis
is
Worth a billion. Wow. Danny Wallis is there with his dog. There he is.
My
is there with his dog. There he is. My dog is there as well. Frank
Valentic
My dog is there as well. Frank Valentic is in there bidding for
someone
Valentic is in there bidding for someone else. Here's the big news:
Hughesy
someone else. Here's the big news: Hughesy just walked in. He went
through
Hughesy just walked in. He went through your house and loved it.
He's
through your house and loved it. He's got a paddle. OK. And he's in
the
He's got a paddle. OK. And he's in the market. Hughesy buys houses like
he
the market. Hughesy buys houses like he buys donuts, let me tell you. OK.
What's
he buys donuts, let me tell you. OK. What's your reserve? You sure you
want
What's your reserve? You sure you want to know? Yeah, I have to know.
3
want to know? Yeah, I have to know. 3 .35 mill. That's a hill to climb.
Yeah,
3 .35 mill. That's a hill to climb. Yeah, it is. It is a bit higher than
I
Yeah, it is. It is a bit higher than I thought. Same. I tell you what I
was
I thought. Same. I tell you what I was thinking. 3.1. Same. Did you?
Yes,
was thinking. 3.1. Same. Did you? Yes, worst-case scenario 3.3, like
as
Yes, worst-case scenario 3.3, like as a joke. 3.3 is hell. So now 3.35
is
as a joke. 3.3 is hell. So now 3.35 is like woo! Here we are my gorgeous
little
is like woo! Here we are my gorgeous little 2023 dysfunctional family.
(LAUGHTER)
little 2023 dysfunctional family. (LAUGHTER) I can't believe we made
it
(LAUGHTER) I can't believe we made it but here we are. This is our room
for
it but here we are. This is our room for the day. In House 4 standing in
their
for the day. In House 4 standing in their master and they're downstairs
obviously
their master and they're downstairs obviously for the auction. Steph and
Gian,
obviously for the auction. Steph and Gian, good luck. (APPLAUSE) Are you
nervous?
Gian, good luck. (APPLAUSE) Are you nervous? Very. Very, very. This is
probably
nervous? Very. Very, very. This is probably the most nervous you have
ever
probably the most nervous you have ever been? Easily. I am a really
good
ever been? Easily. I am a really good sleeper but I could not sleep
last
good sleeper but I could not sleep last night. I've got my best jacket
on.
last night. I've got my best jacket on. Auction Day, it's happening. You
look
on. Auction Day, it's happening. You look amazing. Thank you. Deep
breath,
look amazing. Thank you. Deep breath, right? Yep. Give each other
a
breath, right? Yep. Give each other a kiss for luck. Beautiful.
The
The auction has started. An opening
bidder
The auction has started. An opening bidder offer to get us up and going
here
bidder offer to get us up and going here today. 3,999,999.99. I think
you've
here today. 3,999,999.99. I think you've got 3.9. OK. Going to repeat
that
you've got 3.9. OK. Going to repeat that bid. 3,999,999.99. (SQUEALS)
3.9.
that bid. 3,999,999.99. (SQUEALS) 3.9. OK. The bid's there. In the
market,
3.9. OK. The bid's there. In the market, Tom? 100%. I'm here to do
business.
market, Tom? 100%. I'm here to do business. Here it goes. $650,000.
I'm
business. Here it goes. $650,000. I'm gonna call it once with Danny.
Here
I'm gonna call it once with Danny. Here it goes. 4 million. 4 million.
There
Here it goes. 4 million. 4 million. There we go. Damn! At 4 million is
the
There we go. Damn! At 4 million is the bid. This is the best one. OK,
we
the bid. This is the best one. OK, we need assistance. We need
assistance.
we need assistance. We need assistance. Did someone just fall?
Oh,
assistance. Did someone just fall? Oh, my god, someone's fainted.
(BLEEP)
Oh, my god, someone's fainted. (BLEEP) Everyone stand back. Stand
back.
(BLEEP) Everyone stand back. Stand back. Can someone ring up emergency?
My
back. Can someone ring up emergency? My Dad's a doctor. He's in House 5.
Yes.
My Dad's a doctor. He's in House 5. Yes. We can get him, that's alright.
Someone's
Yes. We can get him, that's alright. Someone's fainted. Someone has
fainted.
Someone's fainted. Someone has fainted. Someone's fainted, guys.
Doctor.
(MUSIC
(MUSIC PLAYS) OK, so the young girl
who
(MUSIC PLAYS) OK, so the young girl who has fainted, she's left and
we've
who has fainted, she's left and we've got an ambulance on its way.
We've
we've got an ambulance on its way. We've had two doctors with her as
well.
We've had two doctors with her as well. Her mum is happy for us to
continue.
well. Her mum is happy for us to continue. She said, "Please go on."
OK,
continue. She said, "Please go on." OK, that's so good. I'm so glad
she's
OK, that's so good. I'm so glad she's OK. Hope she's OK. I want to
let
she's OK. Hope she's OK. I want to let you know because of that break,
just
let you know because of that break, just so we're clear, the auction is
now
just so we're clear, the auction is now recommencing from where we were.
I
now recommencing from where we were. I also want to confirm to you the
bid
I also want to confirm to you the bid we were at was from Frank at $4
million.
bid we were at was from Frank at $4 million. 40 -- at $4 million. 4
million
million. 40 -- at $4 million. 4 million is the bid. Here it goes.
I'm
million is the bid. Here it goes. I'm going to call it at $4 million.
Once.
I'm going to call it at $4 million. Once. We're going. At $4 million.
Fair
Once. We're going. At $4 million. Fair warning. I'm going to call...
No,
Fair warning. I'm going to call... No, got no sense cents left. At 4
million.
No, got no sense cents left. At 4 million. Here it goes. Third.
Final
Final call. Watch Danny. You've got
to
Final call. Watch Danny. You've got to have nerves of steel at an
auction.
to have nerves of steel at an auction. He's coming up in a second.
You
auction. He's coming up in a second. You just wait. Surely. Yep. Are you
all
You just wait. Surely. Yep. Are you all done? (DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS) And
on.
all done? (DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS) And on. One more. 50,000. Come on
Adrian.
on. One more. 50,000. Come on Adrian. 5 million. 5 million.
(GASPS)
Adrian. 5 million. 5 million. (GASPS) irbs 5 million! 5 million.
What
What the
What the (BLEEP). What did he say? 5
million.
What the (BLEEP). What did he say? 5 million. Are you... $5 million. 1.65
million
million. Are you... $5 million. 1.65 million profit. (GASPS) Oh, my god.
I'm
million profit. (GASPS) Oh, my god. I'm blown away. Unbelievable.
Amazing.
At
At 5
At 5 million and Frank's upset. What
do
At 5 million and Frank's upset. What do you say before we go? He can have
it.
do you say before we go? He can have it. At 5 million, the new winner of
The
it. At 5 million, the new winner of The Block, here it goes, at $5
million.
The Block, here it goes, at $5 million. Third and final call.
Going,
million. Third and final call. Going, going, going... Gone. Sold.
(APPLAUSE) That's unreal. 5 million.
Well,
(APPLAUSE) That's unreal. 5 million. Well, we asked you to set up the
auctions.
Well, we asked you to set up the auctions. You've done that. Scotty,
I
auctions. You've done that. Scotty, I can't believe that. $1.65 million.
You
I can't believe that. $1.65 million. You can buy a house, buy another
house
You can buy a house, buy another house and renovate it. You can do
whatever
house and renovate it. You can do whatever you want to do. It's life-
changing,
whatever you want to do. It's life- changing, Scotty. We can't thank you
The
changing, Scotty. We can't thank you The Block enough. Bring it in. Been
together
The Block enough. Bring it in. Been together since they were 12 years
old,
together since they were 12 years old, these two. Now they've got 1.65
million.
old, these two. Now they've got 1.65 million. You beauty! (APPLAUSE)
After
million. You beauty! (APPLAUSE) After the slack I copped last year,
had
After the slack I copped last year, had to prove I'm not a dummy bidder
and
had to prove I'm not a dummy bidder and came out hard and strong so I
feel
and came out hard and strong so I feel like it's the most appealing
house
feel like it's the most appealing house to a broad audience and, yeah,
it
house to a broad audience and, yeah, it was the favourite and I won it.
And
it was the favourite and I won it. And Steph and Gian just very
deserving
And Steph and Gian just very deserving as well. Incredible
people.
deserving as well. Incredible people. They've done an amazing job.
(CHEERING)
(MUSIC
(MUSIC PLAYS) I'm so happy for you.
I'm
(MUSIC PLAYS) I'm so happy for you. I'm so happy for you, babe. So
happy.
I'm so happy for you, babe. So happy. Exciting! You've earned your
champagne
happy. Exciting! You've earned your champagne today, babe. You're $1.6
million
champagne today, babe. You're $1.6 million richer! Insane. That is
insane.
million richer! Insane. That is insane. Oh, my god. Oh, my god You
guys
insane. Oh, my god. Oh, my god You guys are next. They are next. We're
going
guys are next. They are next. We're going to send them off. OK, are you
ready
going to send them off. OK, are you ready to go? Yes. I don't know if
we're
ready to go? Yes. I don't know if we're going to see anything like
that
we're going to see anything like that ever again but we wish you all
the
that ever again but we wish you all the best. Scotty, get in there. Get
it
the best. Scotty, get in there. Get it done. OK. Thanks, guys.
(APPLAUSE)
Oh,
Oh, my
Oh, my god. Did they give us more
lip
Oh, my god. Did they give us more lip gloss? More what? Lip gloss.
Oh, my god. Did they give us more # From rags to riches
#
# From rags to riches # My fate is up to you...
Melbourne
Melbourne sisters Eliza and Liberty
were
Melbourne sisters Eliza and Liberty were the self-appoint underdogs this
season.
were the self-appoint underdogs this season. It is very, very in your
face,
season. It is very, very in your face, isn't it? (LAUGHTER) Basely,
we're
face, isn't it? (LAUGHTER) Basely, we're sorry in advance. We don't
know
we're sorry in advance. We don't know much. Don't be sorry. It's so
bizarre
know much. Don't be sorry. It's so bizarre because I still feel like
everything
bizarre because I still feel like everything is us doing this but also
the
everything is us doing this but also the real Block happening around the
corner
the real Block happening around the corner somewhere and we're like a
practice
corner somewhere and we're like a practice or something.
(MUSIC
practice or something. (MUSIC PLAYS) Oh, my god. How
stressful.
(MUSIC PLAYS) Oh, my god. How stressful. Voovery. Despite being
new
stressful. Voovery. Despite being new to the game, the girls well and
truly
new to the game, the girls well and truly proved themselves. Woo! It's
Eliza
truly proved themselves. Woo! It's Eliza and Liberty. (APPLAUSE) Win
more
Eliza and Liberty. (APPLAUSE) Win more than their fair share of rooms,
including
more than their fair share of rooms, including the master ensuite, the
upstairs
including the master ensuite, the upstairs bathroom and the kitchen.
(SQUEALS)
(MUSIC
(SQUEALS) (MUSIC PLAYS) So our house is a
five-bedroom,
(MUSIC PLAYS) So our house is a five-bedroom, four-bathroom powder
room
five-bedroom, four-bathroom powder room house. We have the biggest
living-dining
room house. We have the biggest living-dining kitchen room area on
The
living-dining kitchen room area on The Block. I think that's our
biggest
The Block. I think that's our biggest advantage over the other
houses.
biggest advantage over the other houses. We have a 4m island bench. I
think
houses. We have a 4m island bench. I think that's going to really excite
people
think that's going to really excite people and be the show stopper of
our
people and be the show stopper of our home. I hope people can see
themselves
our home. I hope people can see themselves in there cooking and
entertaining
themselves in there cooking and entertaining and feel the love,
sweat,
entertaining and feel the love, sweat, tears, soul that we've put
into
sweat, tears, soul that we've put into it. I hope people can see our
personalities
into it. I hope people can see our personalities in it as well because
we
personalities in it as well because we put a bit of a pop of colour in
there
we put a bit of a pop of colour in there and I think that shows who we
are.
there and I think that shows who we are. All the way along everyone's
been
are. All the way along everyone's been like, "You have by far the best
floorplan."
been like, "You have by far the best floorplan." We wanted this before we
even
floorplan." We wanted this before we even came on and I'm so glad we
stuck
even came on and I'm so glad we stuck with it and to this day I love
it.
stuck with it and to this day I love it. I think we absolutely made the
right
it. I think we absolutely made the right decision. The feedback we had
at
right decision. The feedback we had at the Domain challenge was that our
house
at the Domain challenge was that our house was the first house where
people
house was the first house where people felt like it was a home.
North-facing
people felt like it was a home. North-facing was big for us because
if
North-facing was big for us because if you want to go in the pool during
the
if you want to go in the pool during the day you want the sun to hit you.
I'm
the day you want the sun to hit you. I'm particularly excited for
everyone
I'm particularly excited for everyone to see the moss wall in
person
everyone to see the moss wall in person because that's what people
will
person because that's what people will be talking about. I also really
want
will be talking about. I also really want a family to buy the house and
to
want a family to buy the house and to live tin, like I know we get all
those
to live tin, like I know we get all those people that buy houses for
other
those people that buy houses for other people and investors and
whatever
other people and investors and whatever and I really want a family
to
whatever and I really want a family to buy it and a family to live in it
and
to buy it and a family to live in it and I want to meet that family. I
just
and I want to meet that family. I just think that would be really
cool.
just think that would be really cool. One answer per thing. I know
but
cool. One answer per thing. I know but sometimes things need to be
said.
but sometimes things need to be said. You do it every time. I think
I'm
said. You do it every time. I think I'm happy for you to add things. I'm
not
I'm happy for you to add things. I'm not going to. I will be because I
feel
not going to. I will be because I feel like things need to be added
sometimes.
feel like things need to be added sometimes. (SIGHS) (CHUCKLES).
#
sometimes. (SIGHS) (CHUCKLES). # Only you
#
# Only you # Can make other's world
#
# Can make other's world # Seem bright... You alright? Yeah.
Keep
# Seem bright... You alright? Yeah. Keep me calm, please. You go before
me
Keep me calm, please. You go before me so I can grab you if I get stuck.
#
me so I can grab you if I get stuck. # My one and only you # Hello.
Hello,
# My one and only you # Hello. Hello, Scotty. Don't shut the door.
You
Hello, Scotty. Don't shut the door. You recognise? Come in? We're so
happy
You recognise? Come in? We're so happy for Steph and Gian.. I can't
talk
happy for Steph and Gian.. I can't talk about it because I'll cry.
We're
talk about it because I'll cry. We're so happy for them. They've
done
We're so happy for them. They've done their job. They set it up. They
made
done their job. They set it up. They made $1.65 million. Last year, we
had
made $1.65 million. Last year, we had an incredible start to the
auctions.
had an incredible start to the auctions. Yes. And then... Thanks...
Thanks,
auctions. Yes. And then... Thanks... Thanks, Scotty. I'm just saying I'm
still
Thanks, Scotty. I'm just saying I'm still very nervous. I don't think
this
still very nervous. I don't think this is a walk in the park.
Nothing's
this is a walk in the park. Nothing's an shoo-in. We'll take
200.
Nothing's an shoo-in. We'll take 200. What's your reserve because I
don't
200. What's your reserve because I don't know. Our reserve is 3250. 100
grand
don't know. Our reserve is 3250. 100 grand behind them. Based on that,
you
grand behind them. Based on that, you should be taking home some coin.
Alright,
you should be taking home some coin. Alright, Danny Wallis is in the
room,
Alright, Danny Wallis is in the room, Adrian Portelli is in the
room.
room, Adrian Portelli is in the room. Hughesy's there too. He likes
it.
room. Hughesy's there too. He likes it. I'll tell you one other thing.
Frank
it. I'll tell you one other thing. Frank Valentic who bid $4 million is
in
Frank Valentic who bid $4 million is in the room. You look magnificent,
girls,
in the room. You look magnificent, girls, too by the way. Thank you
very
girls, too by the way. Thank you very much. Thank you. We're still
looking
very much. Thank you. We're still looking for husbands. This is gonna
be
looking for husbands. This is gonna be a nail-biter. I'll put it in your
hands
be a nail-biter. I'll put it in your hands now. Here we go. What may I
say
hands now. Here we go. What may I say for 22 char dhar? Where are we,
Danny?
say for 22 char dhar? Where are we, Danny? -- for 22 Charming Street?
say for 22 char dhar? Where are we, Danny? -- for 22 Charming Street??
Where
Danny? -- for 22 Charming Street?? Where are we, Danny? 3,999,999.99.
That's
Where are we, Danny? 3,999,999.99. That's right. You just got $4
million!
That's right. You just got $4 million! 3,999,999 - no, 3 million
and
million! 3,999,999 - no, 3 million and 99,000. You said it wrong. 3
million
and 99,000. You said it wrong. 3 million and 99,000. Someone round me
up
million and 99,000. Someone round me up to 4 mill. What is going on?
Anyone
up to 4 mill. What is going on? Anyone want to round me up to 4 mill
or
Anyone want to round me up to 4 mill or better still knock it out of the
park
or better still knock it out of the park and go 5. Bid's here. At
3,099,999.
park and go 5. Bid's here. At 3,099,999. Is that right?
3,099,999.99.
3,099,999. Is that right? 3,099,999.99. Who's got that?
Danny's
3,099,999.99. Who's got that? Danny's got it. Adrian is going to
come
Danny's got it. Adrian is going to come in. Anyone else? 4.1. 4.1. OK.
We're
come in. Anyone else? 4.1. 4.1. OK. We're open. Bid's here now $4.1
million.
We're open. Bid's here now $4.1 million. I I think that will do you.
We
million. I I think that will do you. We are well and truly on the market.
Bid's
We are well and truly on the market. Bid's here now against Danny if you
want
Bid's here now against Danny if you want it. Call it three times. It is
going
want it. Call it three times. It is going to be quick. Once. Twice.
Third
going to be quick. Once. Twice. Third and final call at 4 million.
$100,000
Third and final call at 4 million. $100,000 but I know you want it.
It's
$100,000 but I know you want it. It's here now. You sure? Reckon you
reserve's
It's here now. You sure? Reckon you reserve's too high? It's OK. At $4.1
million.
reserve's too high? It's OK. At $4.1 million. In the box seat. All done.
Are
million. In the box seat. All done. Are you on the market? We are
selling
Are you on the market? We are selling at $4.1 million. Bid's here
now,
selling at $4.1 million. Bid's here now, Frank, what do you say? Make
the
now, Frank, what do you say? Make the call. Make the call. Take your
time.
the call. Make the call. Take your time. $4 wit 1 million. Bid's here.
--
time. $4 wit 1 million. Bid's here. -- 4.1 million. Bid's here. At 4.1
million,
-- 4.1 million. Bid's here. At 4.1 million, are you in or out, Danny?
I'm
million, are you in or out, Danny? I'm thinking. I'm happy for you to
think.
I'm thinking. I'm happy for you to think. The bid is here now. $4.1
million.
think. The bid is here now. $4.1 million. Great buying compared to
House
million. Great buying compared to House 4. Five bedrooms... 4.2. 950
grand.
House 4. Five bedrooms... 4.2. 950 grand. Is he out-bidding himself?
Adrian
grand. Is he out-bidding himself? Adrian just raised his own bid by
$100,000,
Adrian just raised his own bid by $100,000, that's never happened
before,
$100,000, that's never happened before, ever. What's going on? 4.2
now
before, ever. What's going on? 4.2 now and I'll take it. At $4.1
million,
now and I'll take it. At $4.1 million, bid is here. You get
500,000
million, bid is here. You get 500,000 each. Actually, do you wants
to
500,000 each. Actually, do you wants to get married? $4.2 million I'm
taking.
to get married? $4.2 million I'm taking. Bid is all done. Once at
$4.2
taking. Bid is all done. Once at $4.2 million. What do you say,
Frank?
$4.2 million. What do you say, Frank? Give me a sec. Take your
time.
Frank? Give me a sec. Take your time. I can't take this anymore!
Where
time. I can't take this anymore! Where are we at? 4.2 million only.
Bid's
Where are we at? 4.2 million only. Bid's here with Adrian. Buying the
whole
Bid's here with Adrian. Buying the whole corner, I reckon. Bid is here
now.
whole corner, I reckon. Bid is here now. $4.2 million. I'll take 50,
I'll
now. $4.2 million. I'll take 50, I'll take 100. Nick, I'm going to
give
I'll take 100. Nick, I'm going to give you instructions. You can sell
to
give you instructions. You can sell to Adrian. $4.2 million. It is on
the
to Adrian. $4.2 million. It is on the market. You sure? We're out.
Selling
the market. You sure? We're out. Selling at $4.2 million. Surely not.
Once
Selling at $4.2 million. Surely not. Once at $4.2 million. Bid's here. On
the
Once at $4.2 million. Bid's here. On the market. We're selling. No late
bids.
the market. We're selling. No late bids. Twice at $4.2 million. Or
prepare
bids. Twice at $4.2 million. Or prepare to miss it. Third and final
call,
prepare to miss it. Third and final call, all done. All silent, all
finish
call, all done. All silent, all finish said at $4.2 million --
finished
finish said at $4.2 million -- finished at $4.2 million, all done.
Silent.
finished at $4.2 million, all done. Silent. We want you to fight for it.
He
Silent. We want you to fight for it. He can have it. No way, Danny. Bid's
here
He can have it. No way, Danny. Bid's here now. $4.2 million. Test him
out.
here now. $4.2 million. Test him out. That's why we love you. You
love
out. That's why we love you. You love to fight. Bid is here at $4.2
million.
love to fight. Bid is here at $4.2 million. Are you sure? At $4.2
million,
million. Are you sure? At $4.2 million, on the market we are
selling.
million, on the market we are selling. Once. Twice. Third and
final
selling. Once. Twice. Third and final call, $4.2 million, all done.
You
final call, $4.2 million, all done. You want to get back on the phone? I
do
You want to get back on the phone? I do but we're out. I reckon you
should.
do but we're out. I reckon you should. At 4.2 million, get back on
the
should. At 4.2 million, get back on the phone, Frank. Bid is here. Bid
is
the phone, Frank. Bid is here. Bid is here now. $4.2 million. Bid is
here.
is here now. $4.2 million. Bid is here. Someone's got to test him out.
4.3.
here. Someone's got to test him out. 4.3. 4.3. 4.3. (LAUGHTER) We got a
million
4.3. 4.3. 4.3. (LAUGHTER) We got a million dollars! You beauty! Or test
yourself
million dollars! You beauty! Or test yourself out. You know what? Let's
impress
yourself out. You know what? Let's impress everybody, Adrian, and make
it
impress everybody, Adrian, and make it 5 mill. I don't mind if it's 4.9
either.
it 5 mill. I don't mind if it's 4.9 either. Bid's here now. Now you've
got
either. Bid's here now. Now you've got 525 grand each. That's going to
change
got 525 grand each. That's going to change some lives. You don't make
that
change some lives. You don't make that in your lifetime. 4.3. 4.5
even.
that in your lifetime. 4.3. 4.5 even. Bid is here. 4.3. 4.3 is the
bid.
even. Bid is here. 4.3. 4.3 is the bid. Once, twice. Third and final
call.
bid. Once, twice. Third and final call. Strangest auction I've ever
done
call. Strangest auction I've ever done I have to say. At $4.3 million,
the
done I have to say. At $4.3 million, the bid is here. Danny, you sure?
I'm
the bid is here. Danny, you sure? I'm sure. I have been looking
forward
I'm sure. I have been looking forward to this for five months for
you
forward to this for five months for you to bid. At $4.3 million, bid is
here.
you to bid. At $4.3 million, bid is here. Once, twice. Third and final
call.
here. Once, twice. Third and final call. $4.3 million. No late bids.
Bids
call. $4.3 million. No late bids. Bids here are done. All silent. All
finished
Bids here are done. All silent. All finished at $4.3 million. Going
then.
finished at $4.3 million. Going then. Going. Going. Sold.
Congratulations.
then. Going. Going. Sold. Congratulations. Well done.
(APPLAUSE)
(MUSIC
(APPLAUSE) (MUSIC PLAYS)
(CHEERING) Girls, you got 525 grand
each.
(CHEERING) Girls, you got 525 grand each. Speak. That's so amazing. We
have
each. Speak. That's so amazing. We have to hug. We never hug. That's so
amazing.
have to hug. We never hug. That's so amazing. Thank you so much. That has
not
amazing. Thank you so much. That has not sunk in. So proud of you, Lib.
Australia's
not sunk in. So proud of you, Lib. Australia's proud of you, girls,
because
Australia's proud of you, girls, because you did it with girl power.
You
because you did it with girl power. You had a couple of hiccups along
the
You had a couple of hiccups along the way and you did it all and you
built
the way and you did it all and you built a house and just made over a
million
built a house and just made over a million bucks. I could good
involvement.
million bucks. I could good involvement. We hug it out Then go
see
involvement. We hug it out Then go see your family. Bring it in. Bring
it
see your family. Bring it in. Bring it in. Thanks, Scotty. The double.
The
it in. Thanks, Scotty. The double. The double. You know we love these.
A
The double. You know we love these. A million dollars. My goodness me.
Australia.
A million dollars. My goodness me. Australia. A couple of bachelors
here.
Australia. A couple of bachelors here. Let's go. Bachelorettes. Don't
just
here. Let's go. Bachelorettes. Don't just get us for our money though.
Cher
just get us for our money though. Cher cheer -- (CHEERING)
There
There you
There you have it. Auction number 2.
A
There you have it. Auction number 2. A million bucks. You want to be on
The
A million bucks. You want to be on The Block now, don't you?
(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING)
We
We chose
We chose house 3, because Brett and
Dan,
We chose house 3, because Brett and Dan, our builder, wanted the corner
block.
Dan, our builder, wanted the corner block. I would say people would want
to
block. I would say people would want to buy our house because the street
appeal
to buy our house because the street appeal is just unreal. You have so
many
appeal is just unreal. You have so many living areas. You have
essentially
many living areas. You have essentially five.
Multiple
Multiple outdoor living areas,
biggest
Multiple outdoor living areas, biggest pool on the Block. And only
one
biggest pool on the Block. And only one neighbour, essentially. And the
one
one neighbour, essentially. And the one the house is configured, you
don't
one the house is configured, you don't even see them. You are like
your
don't even see them. You are like your own little world in there. I've
loved
your own little world in there. I've loved the whole time our master
bedroom.
loved the whole time our master bedroom. The whole master wing tied
into
bedroom. The whole master wing tied into one. Mmm. Mine would have to be
our
into one. Mmm. Mine would have to be our front living. It's really warm
and
our front living. It's really warm and inviting and I would love to
have
and inviting and I would love to have that in my house. We built a
home
have that in my house. We built a home that we are constantly getting
people's
home that we are constantly getting people's feedback that they just
want
people's feedback that they just want to be in our rooms.
That
That it
That it is warm and inviting and
cosy.
That it is warm and inviting and cosy. And I think that's awesome. I
want
cosy. And I think that's awesome. I want people to come into the house
and
want people to come into the house and say, "I want to buy this for a
lot
and say, "I want to buy this for a lot of money." "I want to pay $5
million
lot of money." "I want to pay $5 million for this home." I would be
excited
million for this home." I would be excited for the people who move into
this
excited for the people who move into this home. We want people to think
this
this home. We want people to think this is a very warm and inviting
family
this is a very warm and inviting family home. Let's hope that there
is
family home. Let's hope that there is a few people who want to buy it
and
is a few people who want to buy it and they can bid it up a little bit
and
and they can bid it up a little bit and we can have a little reward and
then
and we can have a little reward and then maybe buy our dream home.
Thank
Thank you! Thank you, guys.
Hello!
Hello! Hello. What the hell. I can't
believe
Hello! Hello. What the hell. I can't believe we can walk. I'm so shook.
So
believe we can walk. I'm so shook. So far we have given away $2.7
million.
So far we have given away $2.7 million. Hi, Scotty. Gosh, I need
that
million. Hi, Scotty. Gosh, I need that money. What a result. I can't
even.
that money. What a result. I can't even. This is like the most bizarre
auction
even. This is like the most bizarre auction day I've ever witnessed, and
we
auction day I've ever witnessed, and we have only gone through two. Steph
and
we have only gone through two. Steph and Gian 1.65 million. The girls, 1
million
and Gian 1.65 million. The girls, 1 million and 50. Incredible. It is
life
million and 50. Incredible. It is life changing. I don't know your
reserve.
life changing. I don't know your reserve. What is it? We are 2.97. I
feel
reserve. What is it? We are 2.97. I feel as though you will kick off at
3.5.
feel as though you will kick off at 3.5. We came for an experience. 3.5
would
3.5. We came for an experience. 3.5 would be amazing. How are you
feeling?
would be amazing. How are you feeling? You seem quite calm, you
two.
feeling? You seem quite calm, you two. That's a show. Because we are
not
two. That's a show. Because we are not calm. You are paddling hard
under
not calm. You are paddling hard under the water. The emotions we are
feeling
under the water. The emotions we are feeling for the first two to get
what
feeling for the first two to get what they got, we are buzzing for
them,
what they got, we are buzzing for them, and we are starting to get a
bit
them, and we are starting to get a bit nervy now, I think. Yeah. You
think
bit nervy now, I think. Yeah. You think we can handle another one?
Yeah.
think we can handle another one? Yeah. Keep the momentum rolling.
Let's
Yeah. Keep the momentum rolling. Let's keep it rolling. That's right.
We
Let's keep it rolling. That's right. We have Bell Property, Sam. Last
time
We have Bell Property, Sam. Last time we saw salmon 'The Block' was
for
time we saw salmon 'The Block' was for norm and Jess. A quick recap. 5
bedrooms,
for norm and Jess. A quick recap. 5 bedrooms, four bathrooms, a double
garage
bedrooms, four bathrooms, a double garage and corner block and we are
selling
garage and corner block and we are selling the home fully furnished.
You
selling the home fully furnished. You will receive one year of
internet
You will receive one year of internet through our good friends at
Aussie
internet through our good friends at Aussie Broadband because I think
that's
Aussie Broadband because I think that's a fantastic feature and that
means
that's a fantastic feature and that means when you are renting it out,
putting
means when you are renting it out, putting it in a raffle, selling it
in
putting it in a raffle, selling it in a few years time, it is going to
go
in a few years time, it is going to go bonkers. Adrian doesn't like it
being
go bonkers. Adrian doesn't like it being called a raffle. This is an
opportunity
being called a raffle. This is an opportunity you have been looking
for.
opportunity you have been looking for. Reserve in the high 2s. Who
wants
for. Reserve in the high 2s. Who wants to go first? 2.8 million, Sam.
That's
wants to go first? 2.8 million, Sam. That's quick. 2.85. 2.9. We are
close
That's quick. 2.85. 2.9. We are close to the reserve. 2.9 straight
back.
close to the reserve. 2.9 straight back. 2.95. Principally against you
Frank.
back. 2.95. Principally against you Frank. 2.95. Incredible value at
this
Frank. 2.95. Incredible value at this level. Appreciate schedule,
almost
this level. Appreciate schedule, almost $4.7 million. Anywhere at
all.
almost $4.7 million. Anywhere at all. 2,960,000.50. 2,960,000.50. $3
million.
all. 2,960,000.50. 2,960,000.50. $3 million. 2970. OK, we are here. On
the
million. 2970. OK, we are here. On the market and selling? We are on
the
the market and selling? We are on the market and selling. Why did you
say
the market and selling. Why did you say that. Very quiet on this side of
the
say that. Very quiet on this side of the room. That's what we spoke to
him
the room. That's what we spoke to him about. Starting strong and not
allowing
him about. Starting strong and not allowing it to just creep over. What
was
allowing it to just creep over. What was he thinking? This is your chance
now.
was he thinking? This is your chance now. Don't miss it. First call at
$2,970,000.
now. Don't miss it. First call at $2,970,000. Can we call a break?
Slow
$2,970,000. Can we call a break? Slow it down. He let it go over
reserve.
Slow it down. He let it go over reserve. He let it pop over reserve,
so
reserve. He let it pop over reserve, so there is no consultation. We
can't
so there is no consultation. We can't do anything about it now.
Everything
can't do anything about it now. Everything we spoke to him about.
That's
Everything we spoke to him about. That's what I told you guys to don't
let
That's what I told you guys to don't let him go over. We had this chat.
We
let him go over. We had this chat. We are sitting right on the reserve
at
We are sitting right on the reserve at this point. Third call at
$2,970,000.
at this point. Third call at $2,970,000. Sam! Ladies and
gentlemen,
$2,970,000. Sam! Ladies and gentlemen, I'll excuse you for a
moment.
gentlemen, I'll excuse you for a moment. I'll take a short break to
consult
moment. I'll take a short break to consult with our buyers. Why did he
say
consult with our buyers. Why did he say high 2s That's why they bid 2.9.
He
He quoted
He quoted 2.9, didn't he? (BLEEP).
For
He quoted 2.9, didn't he? (BLEEP). For what? That is so off script of
everything
For what? That is so off script of everything we discussed with him
last
everything we discussed with him last night.
He
He was
He was trying to be funny with the
raffle
He was trying to be funny with the raffle line. And it (BLEEP) off
Adrian
raffle line. And it (BLEEP) off Adrian and Danny. How can we tank so
heavily
Adrian and Danny. How can we tank so heavily after 1 and 2. That chat
with
heavily after 1 and 2. That chat with him was pointless. I'll just
reconfirm
with him was pointless. I'll just reconfirm your bid at $2,970,000.
Thank
reconfirm your bid at $2,970,000. Thank you ladies and gentlemen. I'll
reiterate
Thank you ladies and gentlemen. I'll reiterate we are on the market and
selling
reiterate we are on the market and selling at 2.97. First call at
2,970,000.
selling at 2.97. First call at 2,970,000. Take you to 3 million.
Frank,
2,970,000. Take you to 3 million. Frank, what do you say? It's a steal
at
Frank, what do you say? It's a steal at this price. Twice at 2,970,000.
Third
at this price. Twice at 2,970,000. Third and final call. 2,980,000.
Straight
Third and final call. 2,980,000. Straight back. I thought we would
get
Straight back. I thought we would get to 3. What do you say Frank?
2,991,000.
get to 3. What do you say Frank? 2,991,000. 2 million... 95. Straight
back.
2,991,000. 2 million... 95. Straight back. I'll give you another one.
Make
back. I'll give you another one. Make is 6. Make it $3 million. I
thought
Make is 6. Make it $3 million. I thought we would get there. $3
million
thought we would get there. $3 million now. Let's dance this along
quicker.
million now. Let's dance this along quicker. You have 30 K at the
moment.
quicker. You have 30 K at the moment. Another one? Another one. 3
million
moment. Another one? Another one. 3 million and five. Another one. 3
million
million and five. Another one. 3 million and 6. Another one. 11 now.
15.
million and 6. Another one. 11 now. 15. 15. One and a half. Thank you,
very
15. 15. One and a half. Thank you, very generous. At 16 and a half now.
20.
very generous. At 16 and a half now. 20. 20 straight back. Adrian? Not on
this
20. 20 straight back. Adrian? Not on this one? Danny? Are you sure? One
and
this one? Danny? Are you sure? One and a half. 25. $3 million and 25
now.
and a half. 25. $3 million and 25 now. There we go for 12 weeks, why
not
now. There we go for 12 weeks, why not get (BLEEP) What do you say?
$3,029,000.
not get (BLEEP) What do you say? $3,029,000. 2.29. Bike it 330. 30
now
$3,029,000. 2.29. Bike it 330. 30 now against you all. And a half. 3
million
now against you all. And a half. 3 million 30 and a half. To 35? 35. 65
grand
million 30 and a half. To 35? 35. 65 grand over reserve at the moment. So
embarrassing
grand over reserve at the moment. So embarrassing after that. He can have
it.
embarrassing after that. He can have it. No, certainly not. You are
definitely
it. No, certainly not. You are definitely out? Yes, unfortunately.
I
definitely out? Yes, unfortunately. I will take a short break and cover
off
I will take a short break and cover off with everybody else and we will
come
off with everybody else and we will come back. Thank you very much.
Like,
Like, I
Like, I hate to look ungrateful,
65,000
Like, I hate to look ungrateful, 65,000 is massive for some people.
We
65,000 is massive for some people. We gave up 3 months. Guys, what the
hell.
We gave up 3 months. Guys, what the hell. What the hell. You mentioned
high
hell. What the hell. You mentioned high 2s. We spoke starting bid 3.2.
Mate,
high 2s. We spoke starting bid 3.2. Mate, I can't believe how that's
just
Mate, I can't believe how that's just gone. Yep. And now we are
begging.
just gone. Yep. And now we are begging. Now we are saying (BLEEP) -
our
begging. Now we are saying (BLEEP) - our plan was we weren't going to say
we
our plan was we weren't going to say we were on market. We were just
going
we were on market. We were just going to sell today. I said I'll go
with
going to sell today. I said I'll go with my gut feel on this and it
didn't
with my gut feel on this and it didn't play off. It's done now.
Let's
didn't play off. It's done now. Let's see if we can get it it up
higher.
Let's see if we can get it it up higher. Scotty, what do you reckon?
You
higher. Scotty, what do you reckon? You set the scene by mentioning 2.9
at
You set the scene by mentioning 2.9 at the start. It got in everyone's
head.
at the start. It got in everyone's head. The first bid was 2.9. Which
is
head. The first bid was 2.9. Which is what we quoted. Yeah, but we
don't
is what we quoted. Yeah, but we don't mention anything. We know what
the
don't mention anything. We know what the others went for. It pissed
Adrian
the others went for. It pissed Adrian off mentioning the raffle
thing.
Adrian off mentioning the raffle thing. And Danny, because you
mentioned
thing. And Danny, because you mentioned Adrian and not Danny.
(BLEEP)
mentioned Adrian and not Danny. (BLEEP) me. Alright guys. Thank you
very
(BLEEP) me. Alright guys. Thank you very much. Keep it going. Let's go.
(SIGHS)
Let's
(SIGHS) Let's see what happens. We haven't
even
Let's see what happens. We haven't even covered half of our wages for
being
even covered half of our wages for being here. No. And putting
ourselves
being here. No. And putting ourselves out there. So worth it.
But
But to
But to get to this point now, it is
Groundhog
But to get to this point now, it is Groundhog Day for us here. Let's go.
We
Groundhog Day for us here. Let's go. We can't do much more. They are
absolutely
We can't do much more. They are absolutely furious. Let's wrap it up
and
absolutely furious. Let's wrap it up and call it a day. What do you say?
If
and call it a day. What do you say? If there's any further bidding out
there,
If there's any further bidding out there, now is the time. At
3,330,000.
there, now is the time. At 3,330,000. Make no mistake, the
property
3,330,000. Make no mistake, the property is on the market at
3,330,000.
property is on the market at 3,330,000. Frank, you are definitely
out?
3,330,000. Frank, you are definitely out? Yes. Frank, you know it is
auction
out? Yes. Frank, you know it is auction day. 3,035,000. 3,035,000.
That's
auction day. 3,035,000. 3,035,000. That's an absolute steal. Whoever
Frank
That's an absolute steal. Whoever Frank is representing would know
that.
Frank is representing would know that. He had $4 million in the bank.
He
that. He had $4 million in the bank. He should go to $3.2, something like
that.
He should go to $3.2, something like that. Twice at 3,035,000. Third and
final
that. Twice at 3,035,000. Third and final call at 3,035,000. Done. You
are
final call at 3,035,000. Done. You are definitely out. Given us your
best?
are definitely out. Given us your best? Danny out? Adrian? It is an
absolute
best? Danny out? Adrian? It is an absolute steal. It is almost free at
this
absolute steal. It is almost free at this level. It is. We will count it
three
this level. It is. We will count it three more times and we will sell
the
three more times and we will sell the property. First call now at
$3,035,000.
the property. First call now at $3,035,000. Twice then at 3.035.
Third
$3,035,000. Twice then at 3.035. Third and final call. At 3,035,000.
All
Third and final call. At 3,035,000. All done, all finished, all silent.
We're
All done, all finished, all silent. We're out. Selling, selling! Sold to
you.
We're out. Selling, selling! Sold to you. Congratulations.
Congratulations.
you. Congratulations. Congratulations. Cool. Well, I'm
sorry,
Congratulations. Cool. Well, I'm sorry, guys. You don't have to be
sorry,
sorry, guys. You don't have to be sorry, Scotty. I am. Because I
wanted
sorry, Scotty. I am. Because I wanted you to do well, and you guys
wanted
wanted you to do well, and you guys wanted to do well. You worked hard,
built
wanted to do well. You worked hard, built a big house, and that was the
result
built a big house, and that was the result we ended up with, and I'm
unhappy.
result we ended up with, and I'm unhappy. Hey, Australia got what
they
unhappy. Hey, Australia got what they wanted, so... I don't think so.
Alright,
Alright, guys. Sorry. Come here.
Sorry,
Alright, guys. Sorry. Come here. Sorry, sorry, sorry. Sorry, mate. Go
and
Sorry, sorry, sorry. Sorry, mate. Go and see everybody. See you later.
Strong
and see everybody. See you later. Strong face, say nothing.
Why
Why would
Why would you clap. Why would you
actually
Why would you clap. Why would you actually clap? Because we were
waiting
actually clap? Because we were waiting for your one liner. Sorry
for
waiting for your one liner. Sorry for everyone who goes after us. That
wasn't
for everyone who goes after us. That wasn't the game plan. Why talk about
it.
wasn't the game plan. Why talk about it. We worked in front of Australia
for
it. We worked in front of Australia for (BLEEP) 10 weeks straight. Let's
be
for (BLEEP) 10 weeks straight. Let's be realistic and say you made
$65,000
be realistic and say you made $65,000 tax-free. It's prize money.
Of
$65,000 tax-free. It's prize money. Of course. This show is amazing.
This
Of course. This show is amazing. This show... We are so happy for
everyone
This show... We are so happy for everyone that has made life changing
money
everyone that has made life changing money today. We're so happy, and we
don't
money today. We're so happy, and we don't want to play a part in the
next
don't want to play a part in the next two potentially not. These are
all
next two potentially not. These are all great people and I would hate
for
all great people and I would hate for that to affect them. Especially
the
for that to affect them. Especially the last two people have left their
kids
the last two people have left their kids to come here, and our agent not
only
kids to come here, and our agent not only (BLEEP)ed it up for us, but
(BLEEP)ed
only (BLEEP)ed it up for us, but (BLEEP)ed it up for them. Let's send
it
(BLEEP)ed it up for them. Let's send it out on a high.
House
House one
House one is a family home. It's
very
House one is a family home. It's very multifunctional. But, yeah,
it's
very multifunctional. But, yeah, it's striking. Like, it actually
looks
it's striking. Like, it actually looks stunning. As the facade
started
looks stunning. As the facade started coming together, I got this
greater
started coming together, I got this greater appreciation, the Colourbond
is
greater appreciation, the Colourbond is hand pressed - on the roof, on
the
is hand pressed - on the roof, on the side, on the back, the under
side.
the side, on the back, the under side. Every side you see Colourbond,
hand
side. Every side you see Colourbond, hand pressed. House 1 is a true
reflection
hand pressed. House 1 is a true reflection of our style. It's just
something
reflection of our style. It's just something that is fairly neutral in
coloured
something that is fairly neutral in coloured tones, but there is just
elements
coloured tones, but there is just elements of texture. Natural light.
That
elements of texture. Natural light. That is really beautiful. I don't
think
That is really beautiful. I don't think I've ever seen skylights used
in
think I've ever seen skylights used in that way before. No, no.
Stunning.
in that way before. No, no. Stunning. No-one is going to walk
into
Stunning. No-one is going to walk into that home and feel like they
can't
into that home and feel like they can't put their own style to it.
Like,
can't put their own style to it. Like, it's restrained. You know what
I
Like, it's restrained. You know what I mean? If you like colour, it is
not
I mean? If you like colour, it is not difficult to add that in. Aed
that
not difficult to add that in. Aed that in. What's your favourite room?
Because
that in. What's your favourite room? Because of the journey, I think the
living
Because of the journey, I think the living and dining room space would
be
living and dining room space would be my favourite. It's stunning. It
feels
be my favourite. It's stunning. It feels generous and open. It feels
beautiful.
feels generous and open. It feels beautiful. It's a family home. It's
functional.
beautiful. It's a family home. It's functional. It is not cluttered.
It's
functional. It is not cluttered. It's open. I think it is all the
things
It's open. I think it is all the things that people want in a home.
Being
things that people want in a home. Being in there, even just yesterday,
you
Being in there, even just yesterday, you kind of go, like, yeah, I'd live
here.
(MUSIC
(MUSIC PLAYING)
It's
(MUSIC PLAYING) It's been a roller coaster. Come
here.
It's been a roller coaster. Come here. Give me a hug. Come here big
fella.
here. Give me a hug. Come here big fella. Hug it. Yeah. So, the first
two
fella. Hug it. Yeah. So, the first two unbelievable. Yes, amazing. Then
what
two unbelievable. Yes, amazing. Then what the hell, the third one. Not
much.
what the hell, the third one. Not much. It has hard to watch. After
Kristy
much. It has hard to watch. After Kristy and Brett. It is such a big
discrepancy.
Kristy and Brett. It is such a big discrepancy. You want everyone to
leave
discrepancy. You want everyone to leave with something. 65,000 they
made.
leave with something. 65,000 they made. Which is a big difference from
$1.650.
made. Which is a big difference from $1.650. To win 'The Block', you need
to
$1.650. To win 'The Block', you need to make more than $1.65 profrt.
That's
to make more than $1.65 profrt. That's just like... That's a hill to
climb.
That's just like... That's a hill to climb. Can you believe that? That
was
climb. Can you believe that? That was an incredible start. Danny
Wallis
was an incredible start. Danny Wallis hasn't bought a house yet.
That
Wallis hasn't bought a house yet. That would be the first time in
history
That would be the first time in history he hasn't bought a house. He
is
history he hasn't bought a house. He is in there. Hughesy is in there,
and
is in there. Hughesy is in there, and also Adrian. He is in there. He
didn't
and also Adrian. He is in there. He didn't put a bid in for house 3. He
obviously
didn't put a bid in for house 3. He obviously didn't like that for some
reason.
obviously didn't like that for some reason. And now I feel as though
he's
reason. And now I feel as though he's back in the game. Yeah. He's
still
he's back in the game. Yeah. He's still here. And any other buyers
that
still here. And any other buyers that we know about? I know Frank is
there.
that we know about? I know Frank is there. Actually, Frank has $4
million
there. Actually, Frank has $4 million to spend. Yes. So, what is
your
million to spend. Yes. So, what is your reserve, because I don't know
it?
your reserve, because I don't know it? Same as Kristy and Brett, 2.970.
OK.
it? Same as Kristy and Brett, 2.970. OK. We can see our boys. I'm so
happy.
You
You have
You have played the game
beautifully,
You have played the game beautifully, you have built a
beautiful
beautifully, you have built a beautiful house, you conducted
yourself
beautiful house, you conducted yourself with dignity throughout.
You
yourself with dignity throughout. You made your family proud. Your
boys
You made your family proud. Your boys at home would have been just
loving
boys at home would have been just loving watching you for the last
three
loving watching you for the last three months. They have really loved
it.
three months. They have really loved it. Here we go. Over to our buyers.
No.12,
it. Here we go. Over to our buyers. No.12, Charming Street here at
Hampton.
$2,857,000 2.9. Got it there, 2.99.
2,9lun,000.
$2,857,000 2.9. Got it there, 2.99. 2,9lun,000. What do we say? North of
there.
2,9lun,000. What do we say? North of there. 2,951,000.09. What do we say,
2,951...
there. 2,951,000.09. What do we say, 2,951... And nine cents. Got it
there
2,951... And nine cents. Got it there in loose change. 2,951,000.09.
Danny
there in loose change. 2,951,000.09. Danny and Adrian have not been
making
Danny and Adrian have not been making eye contact with each other
and
making eye contact with each other and they are right beside each
other.
and they are right beside each other. Now, at 2951. Nine the figure
now.
other. Now, at 2951. Nine the figure now. 51 a bid there now quickly.
2,951,000.
now. 51 a bid there now quickly. 2,951,000. A bid there? 2,951,000 a
bid.
2,951,000. A bid there? 2,951,000 a bid. First one called at 951. 2,951.
2,951
bid. First one called at 951. 2,951. 2,951 now. Second time. All finished
and
2,951 now. Second time. All finished and done. Sold? Not yet. 2,951. At
2,951,000.
and done. Sold? Not yet. 2,951. At 2,951,000. Last chance. 2,951. At
the
2,951,000. Last chance. 2,951. At the back. First, second, third time
called
the back. First, second, third time called away. Danny, you're in front
at
called away. Danny, you're in front at 2,951,000. A bid now? 3.1. OK.
I'm
at 2,951,000. A bid now? 3.1. OK. I'm happy with that. 3.1. You made
$120
I'm happy with that. 3.1. You made $120 K, or $130 K. Holy (BLEEP). 130
grand.
$120 K, or $130 K. Holy (BLEEP). 130 grand. At 3,100,000. Don't get mad,
get
grand. At 3,100,000. Don't get mad, get even. 3.1, what do we say. 3.1.
I'm
get even. 3.1, what do we say. 3.1. I'm at 3.1. You said get even.
(LAUGHING)
No
(LAUGHING) No time for jokes, Danny. This is
serious
No time for jokes, Danny. This is serious business. And nine cents?
Righto.
serious business. And nine cents? Righto. What about nine cents?
3,100,000.
Righto. What about nine cents? 3,100,000. One a bid now here.
First,
3,100,000. One a bid now here. First, second, third time called
away.
First, second, third time called away. Are you selling? On the
market?
away. Are you selling? On the market? I think so. Why not? Why
not?
market? I think so. Why not? Why not? Does that change your mind.
I'll
not? Does that change your mind. I'll make a call. He is making a
call.
I'll make a call. He is making a call. What would you be happy with?
I'm
call. What would you be happy with? I'm happy now. 3,100,000 is the
figure.
I'm happy now. 3,100,000 is the figure. 3.1 the bid. Frank, you
asked
figure. 3.1 the bid. Frank, you asked the question. Surely there is
a
asked the question. Surely there is a reason for it. I'm waiting for
instructions.
a reason for it. I'm waiting for instructions. I'll wait all day for
you.
instructions. I'll wait all day for you. I can. 3.1 the bid. First,
second...
you. I can. 3.1 the bid. First, second... Third time called away.
Come
second... Third time called away. Come on Franky, instructions. I need
one
Come on Franky, instructions. I need one minute. I'll give you that.
Danny,
one minute. I'll give you that. Danny, I will invite you back, if
you
Danny, I will invite you back, if you like.
3.1
3.1 the
3.1 the bid. No prizes for second.
I'm
3.1 the bid. No prizes for second. I'm out. Are you positive? Yep Do I
need
I'm out. Are you positive? Yep Do I need to come back to you? 3,100,000.
Danny,
need to come back to you? 3,100,000. Danny, you said you would match the
bid;
Danny, you said you would match the bid; is that correct? I'll tell you
what,
bid; is that correct? I'll tell you what, I'll give you $1,000 to go
3,100,001
what, I'll give you $1,000 to go 3,100,001 just to go over the top.
What
3,100,001 just to go over the top. What do you say? No. Oh, goodness.
Here
What do you say? No. Oh, goodness. Here we go, ladies and gentlemen.
3.1
Here we go, ladies and gentlemen. 3.1 the bid. Last chance. First,
second,
3.1 the bid. Last chance. First, second, third time called away. Come
on,
second, third time called away. Come on, come on. Quickly, quickly. Done,
finished
on, come on. Quickly, quickly. Done, finished all finished and done.
House
finished all finished and done. House No.14 Charming Street,
Hampton.
House No.14 Charming Street, Hampton. Quickly, quickly. 3.1
million.
(MUSIC
(MUSIC PLAYING)
(CHEERING)
I
I don't
I don't think I can take much more
of
I don't think I can take much more of this. Congratulations. Thanks,
Shell.
of this. Congratulations. Thanks, Shell. 130,000 profit. A wonderful
result.
Shell. 130,000 profit. A wonderful result. Two years wages, rate, that
you
result. Two years wages, rate, that you guys are taking home to your
family,
you guys are taking home to your family, which is extraordinary. 12
weeks
family, which is extraordinary. 12 weeks hard yakka. A beautiful home.
The
weeks hard yakka. A beautiful home. The agents and the auctioneer
couldn't
The agents and the auctioneer couldn't have said nicer things
about
couldn't have said nicer things about your property. You should be
really
about your property. You should be really proud of what you have done
here
really proud of what you have done here today. There is one auction
left
here today. There is one auction left to go. Yes. Are you guys ready?
Please,
left to go. Yes. Are you guys ready? Please, hang in there with some hope
that
Please, hang in there with some hope that you will have a great auction.
We
that you will have a great auction. We wish you all the best. Go get
them,
We wish you all the best. Go get them, go meet Scotty.
(MUSIC PLAYS) It is a very
attractive,
(MUSIC PLAYS) It is a very attractive, striking architectural
house.
attractive, striking architectural house. We felt drawn to that
straight
house. We felt drawn to that straight away. That facade, it's
soft
straight away. That facade, it's soft but it's powerful. It feels
like...
soft but it's powerful. It feels like... I've never seen it before.
The
like... I've never seen it before. The thing that sets our house apart
from
The thing that sets our house apart from the four other homes, we have
colour.
#
colour. # Feeling like the world's about to
change
#
change # When hummingbirds are singing in
the
# When hummingbirds are singing in the rain... We have life and that's
probably
the rain... We have life and that's probably enough said. It's a house
that
probably enough said. It's a house that you can show off, you can also
really
that you can show off, you can also really live in it comfortably. But
it's
really live in it comfortably. But it's the entertainer's dream and I
know
it's the entertainer's dream and I know that sounds so cliched but,
gosh,
know that sounds so cliched but, gosh, there's some fun moments in
there.
gosh, there's some fun moments in there. And their favourite room?
Yeah,
there. And their favourite room? Yeah, living and dining is probably
one
Yeah, living and dining is probably one of my favourite and equal of the
master
one of my favourite and equal of the master bedroom with that ceiling. I
think
master bedroom with that ceiling. I think that was another big moment
for
think that was another big moment for us. Yes. It's unique. You're not
going
for us. Yes. It's unique. You're not going to see it again. We did really
want
going to see it again. We did really want to stand out from the rest. We
ignored
want to stand out from the rest. We ignored the noises and we just went
for
ignored the noises and we just went for it.
(MUSIC
for it. (MUSIC PLAYS) It's been an
incredible
(MUSIC PLAYS) It's been an incredible experience. And at times
I
incredible experience. And at times I thought, "Why am I doing this? I
want
I thought, "Why am I doing this? I want to go. I want to go. I want to
go."
want to go. I want to go. I want to go." But now I'm grateful for every
moment
go." But now I'm grateful for every moment because it's brought us to
where
moment because it's brought us to where we are today and we feel
really
where we are today and we feel really good.
#
really good. # When you walk
#
# When you walk # Through a storm
#
# Through a storm # Hold your head up high
#
# Hold your head up high # And don't be afraid
#
# And don't be afraid # Of the dark # Let's do it. Hell e.
Hello.
# Of the dark # Let's do it. Hell e. Hello. You look fantastic but what a
day.
Hello. You look fantastic but what a day. What a day. What a day. Hey,
mate,
day. What a day. What a day. Hey, mate, how are you? How are you? Here
we
mate, how are you? How are you? Here we are. What what a bloody roller
coast
we are. What what a bloody roller coast this is. So Cassie who fainted
earlier
coast this is. So Cassie who fainted earlier was one of your bidders.
She's
earlier was one of your bidders. She's now unavailable. She's just
out.
She's now unavailable. She's just out. Yes. OK. Health is priority.
They
out. Yes. OK. Health is priority. They need to focus on her health and
that's
They need to focus on her health and that's it. Unfortunate. She just
needs
that's it. Unfortunate. She just needs to be OK. It's actually quite
funny
needs to be OK. It's actually quite funny because there's still a lot of
money
funny because there's still a lot of money in the room. Danny hasn't
bought
money in the room. Danny hasn't bought a house yet. Yeah. Adrian is
still
bought a house yet. Yeah. Adrian is still keen to buy again. Hughesy
hasn't
still keen to buy again. Hughesy hasn't bought anything yet. Yeah.
What's
hasn't bought anything yet. Yeah. What's your reserve price? Same as
the
What's your reserve price? Same as the other guys. 2.970. Well, ladies
and
the other guys. 2.970. Well, ladies and gentlemen, what an absolute
pleasure
and gentlemen, what an absolute pleasure it has been to bring to
you...
pleasure it has been to bring to you... Love you. So ladies and
gentlemen,
you... Love you. So ladies and gentlemen, we're down to the last
one.
gentlemen, we're down to the last one. Here we go. I'd love you to
start
one. Here we go. I'd love you to start me, Danny. Can I tempt you?
Come
start me, Danny. Can I tempt you? Come on. What do we do? 2.9 million.
Thank
Come on. What do we do? 2.9 million. Thank you, Frank. $2.9 million
there.
Thank you, Frank. $2.9 million there. Good, Frank. We're off and
racing.
there. Good, Frank. We're off and racing. First bid of the day dollar
2.9
racing. First bid of the day dollar 2.9 million. At $2.9 million, the
dog
2.9 million. At $2.9 million, the dog is looking at me. Say $3 million
if
dog is looking at me. Say $3 million if you like, or more. $2.9 million.
Now
if you like, or more. $2.9 million. Now $2.9 million... I'd love to sell
to
Now $2.9 million... I'd love to sell to the little one here now. Opening
up
to the little one here now. Opening up for anyone else to get involved
here
up for anyone else to get involved here now. At $2.9 million here. 16
Charming
here now. At $2.9 million here. 16 Charming Street, Hampton East. $2.9
million.
Charming Street, Hampton East. $2.9 million. I know there's genuine
interest
million. I know there's genuine interest here. Just need
participation
interest here. Just need participation to get involved. Here
we
participation to get involved. Here we go. Come on, Adrian. Danny, can I
tempt
we go. Come on, Adrian. Danny, can I tempt you in? Love to do some work
with
tempt you in? Love to do some work with you today. What a day to do it.
At
with you today. What a day to do it. At $2.9 million. Come on, folks. You
know
At $2.9 million. Come on, folks. You know the values, you know the
opportunity
know the values, you know the opportunity is here. We're at 2.9
here
opportunity is here. We're at 2.9 here with Frank. What will it be?
I've
here with Frank. What will it be? I've got all day, folks. This is the
last
I've got all day, folks. This is the last auction. So I'm happy to wait.
At
last auction. So I'm happy to wait. At $2.9 million with Frank. 2.9
million
At $2.9 million with Frank. 2.9 million with Frank I've got. Adrian
knows
million with Frank I've got. Adrian knows he's got a do like he did last
time.
knows he's got a do like he did last time. Why do they keep looking at
each
time. Why do they keep looking at each other? Because it's the old
sword
each other? Because it's the old sword fight again. Danny, Adrian,
can
sword fight again. Danny, Adrian, can I tempt you, please? Come on.
Last
can I tempt you, please? Come on. Last one. Lucky last. (SIGHS) The
lucky
Last one. Lucky last. (SIGHS) The lucky last one here. $2.9 million
here
lucky last one here. $2.9 million here now. $2.9 million now.
Danny.
Danny. Bid's with Frank here now.
$2,900,000
Danny. Bid's with Frank here now. $2,900,000 now. Where do we go?
We're
$2,900,000 now. Where do we go? We're not on the market yet.
(DRAMATIC
We're not on the market yet. (DRAMATIC MUSIC) Have we spoken to
the
(DRAMATIC MUSIC) Have we spoken to the real estate agent about passing
it
the real estate agent about passing it in if we get too close to
reserve?
it in if we get too close to reserve? Yes. We have? Once. What do
you
reserve? Yes. We have? Once. What do you think? You think we pass it in?
(BLEEP)
you think? You think we pass it in? (BLEEP) knows. Don't want to get
over
(BLEEP) knows. Don't want to get over 2.97 otherwise you're going.
That
over 2.97 otherwise you're going. That is what happened to Brett and
Kristy.
That is what happened to Brett and Kristy. Do we have Harley's number?
At
Kristy. Do we have Harley's number? At $2.9 million now. At $2.9
million.
At $2.9 million now. At $2.9 million. (PHONE RINGS) Just one
moment.
million. (PHONE RINGS) Just one moment. Yes, Leah. Hey, Noel. I
think
moment. Yes, Leah. Hey, Noel. I think we're going to pass this in.
OK.
think we're going to pass this in. OK. Just bear with us. Hang on. Just
hang
OK. Just bear with us. Hang on. Just hang on. Hang on. We're just
pausing.
hang on. Hang on. We're just pausing. Hang on a second. I'll put
you
pausing. Hang on a second. I'll put you back on to your sister, OK. Just
hang
you back on to your sister, OK. Just hang 10. Well, folks, I'm going to
pause
hang 10. Well, folks, I'm going to pause the auction for a brief
moment,
pause the auction for a brief moment, consult with the vendors. I
will
moment, consult with the vendors. I will be with you very, very shortly.
Thank
will be with you very, very shortly. Thank you. You're with Harley.
G'day,
Thank you. You're with Harley. G'day, guys. House are you? Hey,
mate.
G'day, guys. House are you? Hey, mate. Hey, mate. I know it's hard
but
mate. Hey, mate. I know it's hard but do you reckon you could hit
Adrian
but do you reckon you could hit Adrian and say is he going to have a
crack?
Adrian and say is he going to have a crack? Because if no-one is having a
crack
crack? Because if no-one is having a crack I will pass it in. Yeah, I'm
just
crack I will pass it in. Yeah, I'm just going to get Noel to go and
have
just going to get Noel to go and have a chat to... Just be aware that
our
have a chat to... Just be aware that our main buyer, a cashy, an in
hospital
our main buyer, a cashy, an in hospital and unavailable. She was
very
hospital and unavailable. She was very keen on the property and she's
probably
very keen on the property and she's probably willing to go up that way
but
probably willing to go up that way but these guys are stalling. I don't
want
but these guys are stalling. I don't want it to get above reserve, mate.
If
want it to get above reserve, mate. If you guys just sit tight for a
minutular
If you guys just sit tight for a minutular come back to you. We --
for
minutular come back to you. We -- for a minute, I'll come back to you.
We
for a minute, I'll come back to you. We have had every possible auction
scenario
We have had every possible auction scenario today. Mind-blowing. I
think
scenario today. Mind-blowing. I think he's going to pull it now.
Even
think he's going to pull it now. Even if they start again, it's too
close.
Even if they start again, it's too close. I'll be guided by you, so if
you
close. I'll be guided by you, so if you want me to pass it in... Correct
Let's
you want me to pass it in... Correct Let's not get on the market. We're
passing
Let's not get on the market. We're passing it in. Do not offer. Harley,
please,
passing it in. Do not offer. Harley, please, I don't want... Don't ask
for
please, I don't want... Don't ask for one, two, three bids. No,
Scotty,
for one, two, three bids. No, Scotty, I'm going to go and pass it
in,
Scotty, I'm going to go and pass it in, mate. That's fine. Thank you,
Harley.
in, mate. That's fine. Thank you, Harley. Thanks. Thank you. Bye.
OK,
OK, ladies and gentlemen, thank you
for
OK, ladies and gentlemen, thank you for your patience. I am formally
passing
for your patience. I am formally passing it property in. So the
property
passing it property in. So the property is passed in. (APPLAUSE)
Thank
property is passed in. (APPLAUSE) Thank god. Thank you. I'm so happy
he's
Thank god. Thank you. I'm so happy he's respected our decision like
that.
he's respected our decision like that. That's good. I'm just going to
go
that. That's good. I'm just going to go make a call. I'm going to make a
call
go make a call. I'm going to make a call and just see what we're doing.
Harley.
call and just see what we're doing. Harley. Hey. Hey: Thank you.
Honestly,
Harley. Hey. Hey: Thank you. Honestly, thank you. I think it's...
I
Honestly, thank you. I think it's... I think that's for the best. No, no,
no,
I think that's for the best. No, no, no, this is where the fun and games
start
no, this is where the fun and games start now. So we have just got to
hold
start now. So we have just got to hold our nerve. This happens all the
time
hold our nerve. This happens all the time so we've just got to work our
way
time so we've just got to work our way through it and, as you say, we
just
way through it and, as you say, we just keep fighting the fight. Just
tell
just keep fighting the fight. Just tell them 3.2 will take it home. I
think
tell them 3.2 will take it home. I think this is the best option. 100%
then
think this is the best option. 100% then they can take offers from
anyone.
then they can take offers from anyone. That's exactly right. It
will
anyone. That's exactly right. It will be under auction conditions
until
will be under auction conditions until midnight tonight. Represent
Dave
until midnight tonight. Represent Dave Hughes. No. Dave Hughes is
going
Dave Hughes. No. Dave Hughes is going to bring his wife back maybe
later
going to bring his wife back maybe later tonight. As of tomorrow, it is
open
later tonight. As of tomorrow, it is open for sale and that could take a
couple
open for sale and that could take a couple of weeks, could take months
as
couple of weeks, could take months as we know. The land is probably
worth
as we know. The land is probably worth 2.ive two and then there's no
bay
worth 2.ive two and then there's no bay you -- worth 2.2 and then
there's
bay you -- worth 2.2 and then there's no way you could build this
house
there's no way you could build this house for less than $2 million. I
think
house for less than $2 million. I think we have made the right
decision.
think we have made the right decision. Pressure is off now. Leave
it
decision. Pressure is off now. Leave it to Harley and maybe Monday,
Tuesday
it to Harley and maybe Monday, Tuesday we pop in and see Sarah and
Cassie,
Tuesday we pop in and see Sarah and Cassie, how they're going cash-wise
but
Cassie, how they're going cash-wise but you offer her the 3.2 which she
was
but you offer her the 3.2 which she was going to spend, you can have it
for
was going to spend, you can have it for 3.2 or someone else comes into
the
for 3.2 or someone else comes into the picture. Why don't you see
Harley
the picture. Why don't you see Harley now and finalise all that and
then
Harley now and finalise all that and then we'll wrap this show up.
Perfect.
then we'll wrap this show up. Perfect. Well done, guys. Thank you.
Thanks,
Perfect. Well done, guys. Thank you. Thanks, Scotty.
(MUSIC
Thanks, Scotty. (MUSIC PLAYS) That's OK. We've got
breathing
(MUSIC PLAYS) That's OK. We've got breathing room. We have. Bring it
in.
breathing room. We have. Bring it in. We're here together. An amazing
achievement.
in. We're here together. An amazing achievement. A wonderful year. A
crazy
achievement. A wonderful year. A crazy (BLEEP) season. (LAUGHTER) I
don't
crazy (BLEEP) season. (LAUGHTER) I don't think any of us can believe
what
don't think any of us can believe what we've witnessed on the telly
and
what we've witnessed on the telly and what we've watched and the fact
that
and what we've watched and the fact that you're all here together
supporting
that you're all here together supporting each other is really
admirable
supporting each other is really admirable so thank you. Thank you
from
admirable so thank you. Thank you from us.
(MUSIC
from us. (MUSIC PLAYS) Well done. (APPLAUSE)
You
(MUSIC PLAYS) Well done. (APPLAUSE) You guys are amazing. I called it.
You
You guys are amazing. I called it. You did. I agree, I think so. I felt
immediately
You did. I agree, I think so. I felt immediately better. Good. There was
no
immediately better. Good. There was no second-guessing.
Hello,
Hello, gang. How are you, mate?
G'day,
Hello, gang. How are you, mate? G'day, mate. Howdy, howdy, howdy.
Good
G'day, mate. Howdy, howdy, howdy. Good day, Shell. How was your day?
Full
Good day, Shell. How was your day? Full of ups and downs. So was ours a
little
Full of ups and downs. So was ours a little bit. I'm actually pretty
speechless
little bit. I'm actually pretty speechless about what happens today.
From
speechless about what happens today. From the highest of highs, from the
lowest
From the highest of highs, from the lowest of lows. From houses just
above
lowest of lows. From houses just above reserve, one passed in, to the
astonishing
above reserve, one passed in, to the astonishing victory by Steph and
Gian,
astonishing victory by Steph and Gian, $1.65 million. (APPLAUSE) That
is
Gian, $1.65 million. (APPLAUSE) That is insane. Good on you, Guys. And
our
is insane. Good on you, Guys. And our newly-minted millionaires Eliza
and
our newly-minted millionaires Eliza and Liberty in House 5 as well.
(APPLAUSE)
and Liberty in House 5 as well. (APPLAUSE) And, of course, Steph and
Gian
(APPLAUSE) And, of course, Steph and Gian have taken out The Block and
won
Gian have taken out The Block and won another $100,000 on top of that
as
won another $100,000 on top of that as well. (LAUGHTER) Wow! Bringing
our
as well. (LAUGHTER) Wow! Bringing our total today to $2,995,000 and
bringing
our total today to $2,995,000 and bringing grand total prize money to
35,587,00807.
bringing grand total prize money to 35,587,00807. It is a great game to
play.
35,587,00807. It is a great game to play. I know but I am delighted to
say
play. I know but I am delighted to say we are going to be back next
year
say we are going to be back next year for a record-breaking 20th
season
year for a record-breaking 20th season of The Block coming to you
from
season of The Block coming to you from beautiful Phillip Island. It's
going
from beautiful Phillip Island. It's going to be big. Thanks for
watching.
going to be big. Thanks for watching. Goodnight, Australia.
Goodnight.
watching. Goodnight, Australia. Goodnight. (APPLAUSE)
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