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Han and Can’s The Block house was one of two that didn’t sell at auction, and their realtor, Belle Property’s Natalie Fagan, has shared an update on how much interest it’s attracted since.

“We’re getting between six and 10 inquiries per day, so it’s a lot,” Natalie told Chattr. “And we’re hoping to start getting some qualified buyers through in the next week.”

The Block contestants get to keep whatever amount their house sells for over the reserve. And, while this year’s reserves sit at the ambitious figure of $2.99 million, Natalie told Chattr that she feels confident that the house will sell for a price that will leave Han and Can with a profit.

The Daylesford real estate agent added that she’s been in constant contact with Han and Can since the auctions took place, and said they’ve been in great spirits about the potential sale of the house they renovated.

“They’re amazing. They are genuinely amazing women. They have been really positive. They’ve been really upbeat,” she said.

“They understand that [the house not selling at auction is] a risk you take with the competition, which is what The Block is. But I think that they’ve been extremely gracious, and I think that they’ve handled the whole situation very, very well, and we are still in contact almost daily with them, and all of our interactions have been really lovely.”

Natalie went on to say that she feels Han and Can’s house will benefit from selling on the market, rather than at auction, and pointed out what sets their property apart from the other four.

“It gives us an opportunity to really showcase the listing as an individual, versus one of five, which I think is a plus. Auctions are very rare in Daylseford, and so private sales do tend to be the way that we usually work our sales process,” she said.

“It’s not like the rest. It’s so different. And I love that. I think that the other houses definitely have that sort of country chic aesthetic. But I think Han and Can did something which really stands out in terms of quality.

“The constant feedback we had from purchasers and buyers when they came through the property was that the quality of the finishes was outstanding, and it feels so much lighter and bigger, especially in the living areas, than the other houses, due to the layout and the colour scheme.”

However, while Natalie has been inundated with interest in Han and Can’s house, she did warn that the process of selling a house after The Block auction isn’t usually instantaneous.

“Typically, The Block houses, when they are passed in an auction, do take a little while to sell,” she advised.

“And, Daylesford does have a three to four months average days on market. That’s quite normal for here. I’d love to get them a speedy sale, but just because the days on market may be longer, that’s not unusual for the area.”

What happened at Han and Can’s The Block auctions?

Britt and Taz were the only team to walk away from The Block 2025 auctions with a truly life-changing result, bagging $420,000 for their house sale and an additional $100,000 prize money.

Alicia and Sonny made $120,000, largely thanks to their $50,000 reduction in their reserve, which they won for their front yard, while Robby and Mat made $109,000.

Neither Emma and Ben nor Han and Can sold their houses at the auction, and they were passed in and put on the market to sell in the traditional sense.

Han and Can’s house was the last to go up for auction, and after seeing the disappointing results from the auction before them, they placed a vendor bid at $3.1 million.

“The vendor bid is just a bid put forward by the auctioneer. Legally, you’re allowed to do that, which means that that bid has to be beaten, otherwise the House will pass in, and that’s basically it,” Taz explained to Chattr in a post-win interview. “Here’s my bid as a minimum. If you cannot beat that, we will negotiate privately.”

While there were interested buyers in the room, there wasn’t anyone willing to bid $3.1 million or more, and Han and Can’s house was passed in.

However, with all the interest Han and Can’s house has been racking up, it sounds like a sale will happen in the near future!

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While The Block 2025 auctions may have been disappointing for the majority of the teams, Britt and Taz walked away with the life-changing amount of $520,000, and they’ve revealed how they plan to spend their winnings.

The WA couple sold their house for  $3,410,000 — $420,000 over the reserve, which they get to keep, plus an additional $100,000 for winning the show.

The win has opened new doors for Britt and Taz, who told Chattr they plan to use the prize to build a better future for their family.

“It’s a bit boring, but essentially, that’s our mortgage paid off,” Britt shared. “And then a little bit left over to spoil the kids and maybe go on a holiday.”

The couple, who both work as police officers in the remote WA town of Newman, said the huge win will help them strike a better balance between work and family time.

“It just gives us breathing room, to be honest, that we don’t have to work in such hard spots and have to work such long hours. It’s not out of the ordinary for us in Newman to work anywhere from 14 to 19 hour shifts,” Britt said.

“Working, we don’t get to spend a lot of time together as a family or with one another, so now we have that stress off our shoulders that we don’t have to do that, we can spend more time as a family, do a bit of traveling, and we can focus on our careers and exciting things that we have planned going forward.”

Britt and Taz are happy they sold their house to a family

Britt and Taz spent 12 weeks renovating House Three, which included many sleepless nights and a whole lot of stressful situations.

Unlike the 2024 auctions, where all of the contestants’ renovated houses were bought by billionaire Adrian Portelli, Britt and Taz’s house was purchased by a family from Melbourne. The couple — who are a family of four themselves — said it was a feel-good moment knowing their hard work would be enjoyed by another household.

“We were lucky enough to sell to a beautiful Melbourne family, which is great,” Taz said.

However, the other bidder involved in Britt and Taz’s auction was serial Block buyer Danny Wallis, who’s bought 12 of the show’s properties. Taz pointed out that he would have been happy for their house to sell to Danny, too.

“Danny Wallis was fighting tooth and nail over our house as well, and we love Danny Wallis and everything he stands for, and he does a lot of charity things and community things that a lot of people do not know about,” Taz said.

“We cannot respect him highly enough. So if the house went to Danny, we would be over the moon. But for the house to go to a family, the auction just had what a lot of other auctions didn’t have, it had an emotional connection to the property.

“And I feel like Danny had that as well. He just really wanted our house. We ended up at dinner with him at one stage, and it was really good.”

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After The Block 2025 auctions saw two homes go unsold and only one team walk away with a major profit, viewers are calling for the show to return to its roots with more affordable builds — a move that winners Britt and Taz back.

However, with The Block 2026 heading to Melbourne’s affluent seaside suburb of Mount Eliza, the couple doubt ‘mum-and-dad buyers’ will be competing at the next auctions.

“It would probably be a great direction if it did go a little bit towards the more neutral buyers. Like, we were lucky enough to, yesterday, we sold to a beautiful Melbourne family, which is great,” Taz told Chattr.

“But, you look to next year and it’s a Mount Eliza on the beach with views of the ocean and the city. I don’t think it’s going to be in the reach of your everyday, sort of people, certainly not for the people that we are.”

While Taz predicts next year’s reserves will be sky-high, he says it would be a good move for future seasons to have contestants work on homes that sell at a more affordable price point, one that’s within reach of everyday buyers.

“[The Mount Eliza houses are] going to be monster reserves and monster auctions. But, you know, looking past that, there’s every chance it could, but I just don’t see it going in that direction [next year].”

The Block fans call for a season aimed at everyday buyers

Britt and Taz were the only team to walk away from The Block 2025 auction with a huge profit, bagging $420,000 for their house sale and an additional $100,000 for winning. Sonny and Alicia made $120,000 while Robby and Mat made $110,000. Neither Emma and Ben’s nor Han and Can’s houses sold and were passed in.

The results were a stark contrast to the 2024 auctions, when billionaire Adrian Portelli bought all five houses and every team walked away with between $650,000 and $1.65 million. With Adrian sitting out this year’s auctions and everyday buyers priced out by multi-million-dollar house prices, viewers are now calling for a more affordable season.

“Go back to basics-build normal family homes so more people can bid!” One fan wrote on The Block Facebook group.

“Just finished watching the final auction and what a disappointment…feel so bad for all of the contestants this year. The last couple of years have ruined it for this season. Adrian and Danny [Wallis] have also ruined the show. Please [Channel 9], can you go back to the full budget given out at the start and more affordable houses… back to basics, please.”

A third person added that while it’s enjoyable to watch the contestants build mansions, it doesn’t make for an interesting auction.

“Stop creating 2 and 3-million-dollar homes. They look amazing, don’t get me wrong. I love seeing people’s creative ideas. Maybe build what us non-rich people can afford,” they penned.

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The climate of Mount Eliza’s current housing market

Channel 9 officially confirmed that Mount Eliza will be the site of The Block’s 22nd season. The seaside suburb is home to luxurious mansions, and it’s nestled on Victoria’s Morning Peninsula, which is located a one-hour drive from Melbourne’s CBD.

According to Real Estate, next season of the hit show will see teams of two transform a prime Old Mornington Rd property into five multimillion-dollar family homes with bay views, with insiders touting that it will be one of the show’s most ambitious builds yet.

According to the same website, the median house price in Mount Eliza is $1,615,000, and four-bedroom houses have a median price of $1,775,000.

While the area is considerably upmarket, it hasn’t seen any growth since May 2021, when median house prices peaked at $1,775,000 and has experienced a -0.9% growth in the past year.

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Britt and Taz walked away from The Block 2025 auctions over half a million dollars richer, but not every team had reason to celebrate — two left with nothing. The winning couple have shared how they celebrated their success and which of their fellow contestants were there to toast the win.

In a post-auction interview, Britt told Chattr that despite their huge windfall, it was hard for her and Taz to feel fully at ease celebrating their win.

“It was hard to celebrate. Like, all these people who we’d become friends with, you know, they didn’t get rewarded for their hard work as well,” she explained.

However, the WA couple still wanted to take the chance to thank the people involved with their reno and enjoy the win with their loved ones.

“We came back for a party with our family and friends like we’d said, win, lose or draw. We didn’t care. We’re here with our best friends. We’re here with our family. We just had a great time. It was a beautiful time on The Block,” Taz said.

“It was hard work, but you know, if it wasn’t hard, everyone would do it, and do it easily. So we had the best time. And our real estate, our builders, everyone who built this house was there, but, yeah, win, lose or draw, we were always going to celebrate.”

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Which teams came to Britt and Taz’s after-party?

Taz added that despite leaving The Block without a dollar and with an unsold house — all while caring for a newborn — Emma and Ben still showed up to their party to offer their congratulations.

“Ben and Em came to our house as well and had a couple of drinks, which was great, and they spent most of the night, as well. We had a really good time, and they’re the most beautiful people.

“We did see Robby and Mat for a fair bit as well, which is great to have a chat with them and really sort of console them a bit as well… It was bittersweet.”

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Britt and Taz added that even though all of their fellow contestants may not have made it to their after-party, they were all hugely supportive at the auctions, despite their own shortcomings.

“Our hearts were breaking for them. But you know what? Everyone was still genuinely, really beautiful, and were like, ‘Congratulations — you guys deserve it. Don’t let this take the moment away from you.’ So everyone was still very, very supportive.” Britt told Chattr.

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After 12 weeks of drama, blood, sweat, and plenty of tears, tools are officially down — The Block 2025 has wrapped for another year! So, which house came out on top, and did this year’s Blockheads cash in big, or walk away empty-handed? Keep reading to find out.

AUCTION 1 – House 3: Britt and Taz

Britt and Taz were the first to kick off The Block 2025 auction night. The cop couple from WA watched nervously from a separate room as their wellness home went under the hammer.

The bidding war came down to The Block regular Danny Wallis and a mystery bidder with a rep on-site. Things got tense as Danny threw out one of his signature bids (cue everyone doing the math in real time). But in the end, the hammer fell at $3,410,000, landing Britt and Taz with a $420,000 profit!

Reserve: $2,990,000
Winning Bid: $3,410,000
Profit: $420,000 

AUCTION 2 – House 5: Mat & Robby

The boys from Adelaide were feeling hopeful after Britt and Taz’s incredible result. As this year’s front-runners (and total fan favourites), they had one of the most-loved homes in the mix heading into auction day.

Kicking things off were some familiar faces — The Block regular Danny, buyers’ agent Frank Valentic, pub owner Mitch Duncan, and artist David Bromley, whose own artwork features throughout their home.

In the end, it was Danny who snapped up his twelfth Block home (yes, twelfth!) — paying $3,099,999.10 and leaving the Adelaide besties with a tidy $109,999.10 profit.

Despite the profit made, the boys were left devastated.

Reserve: $2,990,000
Winning Bid: $3,099,999.10
Profit: $109,999.10

AUCTION 3 – House 1: Emma and Ben

The momentum came to a halt with heartbreaking results for new parents Em and Ben from House 1. The bidding reached $2.97 million — which was under their reserve — before it was paused.

After some tense back-and-forth, a vendor bid of $3.1 million was placed — but with no further interest, the house was officially passed in.

Reserve: $2,990,000
Winning Bid: N/A
Profit: N/A

AUCTION 4 – House 4: Sonny and Alicia

Sonny and Alicia in House 4 entered the auction with low expectations after two disappointing results in a row. But thanks to a $50,000 reduction off their reserve after winning the final front yard week, they were in a slightly stronger position than the other teams. Add in a bonus caravan on the property, and they had a competitive edge.

To avoid another Em & Ben-style pause, the auctioneer kicked things off with a vendor bid of $3.05 million.

Then… crickets. The room fell silent for what felt like forever.

Finally, one of The Block’s regular buyer advocates, Frank from Advantage Property Consulting, saved the day with a bid of $3,060,000, securing a tidy $120,000 profit for the Queensland parents.

Reserve: $2,940,000
Winning Bid: $3,060,000
Profit: $120,000

AUCTION 5 – House 2: Han and Can

The girls entered the auction with no registered bidders, so the vibes were already low. Still, they held their hopes high that a cash buyer would swoop in and save the day.

They kicked off the bidding with a vendor bid of $3.10 million, but unfortunately, the silence was deafening, and the property was passed in.

Reserve: $2,990,000
Winning Bid: N/A
Profit: N/A

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Britt and Taz were the only team to walk away from The Block 2025 auctions genuinely thrilled — bagging over half a million dollars.

While the WA couple made a $420,000 profit on their house and scored an extra $100,000 for winning, Sonny and Alicia received $120,000 for three months of hard work, and Robby and Mat got $110,000. It was an even grimmer result for Emma and Ben, and Han and Can, who didn’t sell their houses.

Britt and Taz were the first team up at the auction, and their sale jumped up at a rapid pace. However, when Mat and Robby took the stand next, the speed of the auction slowed down significantly. Generally, the first auction sets the standard for the ones that follow, but it also means that once a house is sold, there are fewer buyers for the other teams.

So, with The Block 2025 reserves set at $2,990,000, and only a few millionaires in the room, do Britt and Taz think they would have had the same huge sale if they hadn’t gone first?

In an interview with Chattr, Britt, and Taz revealed that their buyer had his eyes firmly on their house and wasn’t interested in the other properties, so they believe he would have held out for their house.

“At the start, he was [interested in Mat and Robby’s house], but in the end, he was only in on our house, so he was a unique buyer to us,” Britt said.

Taz echoed Britt’s sentiment, saying that while he believes the same person still would have bought their house, if another team had gone before them and their property had been sold close to the reserve, it could have affected Britt and Taz’s final sale price.

“We very much had the buyers. And I think people really, really were emotionally invested in our house. So I do still think it was good for Robby and Mat, and everyone else, to go second. Because if they had come out and only went 100 grand over, then that’s what the buyers would have thought [the houses were selling for].”

Taz pointed out that Robby and Mat’s auctioneer made it clear when the bidding had climbed over the reserve — something that can unintentionally dampen momentum. Since all five houses shared the same layout and likely had similar reserve prices, once bidders realised they were already over that threshold, they may have been less inclined to keep pushing higher.

“Their auctioneer did come in and say they were on the market when they hit three million. So that was really, really telling, and we didn’t see that when we were watching from the Sawmill,” he said.

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Why did Britt and Taz’s house sell for so much more than the other The Block properties?

While Britt and Taz are fully aware that they produced a beautiful house, they believe the moves they made after The Block had finished filming ultimately helped them win.

The couple — who are based in Newman, WA with their family — made the trip back over to Daylesford after filming wrapped, and spent a lot of time fixing up defects and meeting potential buyers.

“We sacrificed time with the family, we’ve taken leave without pay [to be on The Block]. So, as soon as we got the certificate after filming, we came straight back as soon as we could, to walk buyers through, to fix up any inconsistencies and to finish with the least amount of defects, to absolutely put everything into it. And I think that was the difference,” Taz explained.

“Those bidders, those buyers, built that personal connection with us because we’re the ones walking through the house, because who can sell the house, in a sense, better than us, the people who built it. And I think those little touches just go a mile,” Britt added.

Taz said past The Block contestants who’d had successful auctions had recommended that they spend time at the property pre-auction.

“And that was the advice from Steph and Gian and from Eliza and Liberty, who spent so much time back in their houses, walking those buyers through, and that’s why people just fought tooth and nail for their house.”

When asked about what Britt and Taz did day-to-day at their house ahead of the auctions, the WA couple explained that their schedule was pretty jam-packed.

“Basically, every Saturday and Sunday is taken up by open houses,” Taz said.

“But the thing is, with these people, a lot of them have money. They have a very strict, tight schedule. So you might get a call the very next day saying, We’ve actually got two buyers, one’s coming in at 12, and one coming in at three. You just keep walking buyers through, and you always make yourself available.”

Britt added that beyond that, they wanted to be there in case they crossed paths with a potential buyer during a promotional event.

“Even sponsors will be walking through every day, from pretty much eight o’clock till sometimes 10 o’clock at night, there were numerous events in the house. And, sometimes you just don’t know who’s in the room. You don’t know who’s who. We treat everyone the same, whether it be a cleaner, whether it be a billionaire, because you just honestly don’t know. So I think the fact that we could talk to numerous people was a huge benefit.”

Britt and Taz’s hard work certainly paid off! Huge congrats to the winning couple.

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A plot of land nicknamed the unofficial “sixth Block lot” is up for sale in Daylesford — home to host Scott Cam’s iconic Sawmill Shed, where contestants take part in judging and challenges.

The Sawmill is a premium Stratco shed that is currently on-site and will be included in the sale. Plans to transform it into a contemporary four-bedroom home called Barn House have also been drawn up by The Block architect Julian Brenchley of Group Architects.

Belle Propertie’s Natalie Fagan and Ashlee McKee are the realtors for the property, and the former told Domain about the listing.

“Lot 106 has stunning views, so it gives you the same sort of grandeur as what The Block houses have with the land size, the location, the possibilities,” Natalie said.

“Essentially, you’ll have no neighbours to your north. It’s just an open paddock, and it’s stunning,” she added of the view.

How far from The Block houses is the sixth lot?

The buyer of the plot of land where Scott’s Sawmill Shed sits will be neighbours with the purchasers of Robby and Mat’s renovated house.

The sixth lot — which is located at 2 Armistice Way, Daylesford — is just a stone’s throw from House One.

How much is the sixth Block lot?

The plot of land is 2649 square metres and has been listed for sale at $1.1 million.

If you’re interested in purchasing the sixth Block lot, you can check out the listing here and reach out to the realtors.

When are The Block auctions?

The Block 2025 auctions will take place on Saturday, October 25, at The Block site in Daylesford. So, the attendees and contestants will know who the winner is — and whether the houses sold — then.

However, fans will have to wait until Sunday night to watch the auction action unfold on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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One of Australian reality TV’s biggest nights is almost here — The Block auctions — and fans are wondering whether they can be there to watch it all unfold in person on Saturday.

While the all-important auctions won’t air until Sunday night at 7pm on Channel 9 and 9Now, they’re actually taking place the day before in Daylesford.

In past seasons, fans have been able to attend in person, which is a fun day out for those eager to see the action up close.

So, can the public attend The Block 2025 auctions? Read on to find out.

Will The Block fans be able to watch the auctions in person?

Unfortunately not. The auctions are invite-only, and only those on the list will be able to attend the event. The crowd will include a mix of registered bidders, professional buyer’s agents, and contestants’ family members.

When and where are the auctions taking place?

The auctions will take place on Saturday at The Block site in Daylesford. So, the attendees and contestants will know who the winner is — and whether the houses sold — then.

However, fans will have to wait until Sunday night to watch the auction action unfold on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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How much are The Block 2025 houses selling for?

Each house will be given a reserve ahead of the auctions, and interested buyers will make bids. Whatever the house sells for (if it sells) over the reserve goes in the contestant’s pocket. Plus, the team that makes the biggest profit will also score a $100,000 prize.

The reserves haven’t been revealed yet, and some of the houses boast state-of-the-art amenities that they’ve earned through challenge wins, such as Mat and Robby’s pickleball court and Britt and Taz’s smart kitchen appliances.

However, despite the extras, Emma told Chattr that she believes all the reserve prices will be the same.

“It might be a different story this week when we find out the auction reserve,” Emma said. “But, so far, we’ve been told that all the reserves are the same because they go off the original floor plan of the house design.”

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Ready to swap your nine-to-five for three months of renovating a house on national TV? Then it’s time to apply for The Block 2026.

Applications are open to couples and friends from across Australia who believe they have the creativity, stamina, and patience (for both renovations and each other) to take on the challenge. No professional experience is required, just a willingness to commit fully.

Selected couples will spend approximately 12 weeks transforming rundown properties into dream homes, navigating deadlines, design challenges, and the occasional sleepless night along the way.

Next year’s season will be taking place in Mount Eliza, a beachside suburb on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, Australia.

So, if you’re thinking of applying for The Block 2026, here’s what to know.

How to apply for The Block 2026

To apply for The Block 2026, head to the official casting page, which you can find here.

The guidelines stipulate that hopefuls will need to be available for a 12-week shoot period from February 2026. Applicants will need to fill out a fairly extensive questionnaire. It begins with basic identity questions and then launches into more detailed questions. Among them are “What is your dream job?” and “What influences and inspires your design?”.

Finally, you’ll be asked to upload a video of you and your teammate.

When do applications for The Block 2026 close?

If you’re thinking about applying to be on The Block 2026, then you’d better get in quickly! Applications officially close at midnight on Friday, October 31, 2025.

How hard is it to get cast?

The Block receives thousands of applications every year, and some Redditors have detailed their experiences of applying for the show.

“We applied last year and got to the top 26, but are still undecided if we will again. I was curious about how others who have applied and not got in,” one person wrote.

They added that they didn’t spend much time on their application, but managed to almost get cast on the popular renovation show.

“We didn’t even really try last year, we just chucked our hat in the ring… and were totally shocked to get as far as we did. I mean, we did the in-person interviews and hadn’t even looked up Daylesford lol, we would try to be a bit more prepped next time,” they added.

Good luck to all The Block 2026 applicants!

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The Block 2025 auctions are just days away, and in the lead-up, the contestants have been back at their houses meeting potential buyers.

However, making the trip to Daylesford has been a little harder for Emma and Ben, who welcomed their baby boy Bailey Coulter Cox into the world a month ago. Bailey was born four weeks early, so the couple were only able to take him home in early October.

Despite having a newborn in their life, the Melbourne-based couple told Chattr they’ve still been able to make plenty of trips to meet buyers at their renovated house.

“We’ve been back and forth from the Block the last week; we only got Bailey out of the hospital a week ago. So, since having Bailey out, we’ve been up and back and doing events and meeting potential buyers. So we’re getting there as much as we can. We’re actually going there after this as well,” Emma explained.

Emma and Ben added that Britt and Taz — who are from Western Australia — don’t have the luxury of driving back and forth to the Victorian properties, so they’ve been spending a lot of time at their renovated house.

“Britt and Taz have been there the most; they’ve just taken work off. That was our intention, too. But with Bailey arriving early, it just meant we’ve had to be home for midwife appointments and hospital things,” Ben said.

“So realistically, we would have liked to have been out there a bit more, but we’re making the trip out as much as we can for the really important stuff.”

Emma pointed out that with a newborn baby, it’s important not to have him around too many people, especially with all the crowds and activity at The Block houses.

“It’s quite busy at The Block. They’ve got lots of events and sponsors and people walking through the houses most days. So we thought that with a brand new, fresh baby, it might be a bit harder to be there. 24/7, as well.”

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What will the reserve prices be at The Block 2025 auctions?

Neither the official reserve prices nor the auction order has been revealed yet for the 2025 Block houses. So, viewers will watch that play out ahead of the actual auctions, which air on Sunday, October 26.

However, the price guides released earlier in the season have given an indication of what they might be. The official price guides on the real estate website Domain, where all five properties are listed, have been priced between $3 million and $3.3 million.

This year, all of the houses originally had the same floor plan, suggesting that they’d have the same reserve. But, there have been a substantial amount of sponsor prizes given away, including Britt and Taz’s win of kitchen appliances worth around $175,000, as well as Mat and Robby’s $50,000 pickleball court and their $50,000 outdoor fireplace.

Despite these big additions, Emma and Ben said they’d been told the prizes won’t affect the reserve prices.

“It might be a different story this week when we find out the auction reserve,” Emma said. “But, so far, we’ve been told that all the reserves are the same because they go off the original floor plan of the house design.”

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Filming for The Block 2025 wrapped in June, but the season didn’t hit screens until late July — so by the time viewers were watching the drama unfold, the teams had already finished their renovations and had moved past all the on-site bickering.

However, watching it all play out on TV screens apparently resurfaced some bad blood between the contestants. In an interview with Chattr, Ben and Emma hinted that some tensions had flared up again as the episodes went to air.

“We’re getting to the final week of the episodes, and we’ve got to remind ourselves that we finished the show all really friendly, and as you watch it back, you sort of relive the moments as if they just happened,” Ben told Chattr.

“And so, you know, it opened old wounds for some, but I think everyone will move past it and be back to being friends like we were when we finished the show.”

Where do Emma and Ben stand with the other teams?

Emma shared that she and Ben have stayed on good terms with all of their fellow Blockheads since filming wrapped.

“We actually had an event last night, and we were all hanging out, taking selfies with each other, having a good time. So I guess we can talk on our behalf. We definitely get along with everyone in the crew, still. We chat to everyone, see, catch up with them when we’re at the Block.”

Ben added that he believes that most of their neighbours are still friendly, and said that he had a great relationship with Robby and Mat — despite the competing wine cellar drama that viewers saw play out on TV.

“They were really good sports about it,” he explained. “They, you know, said their two cents worth, and it was all part of the show, and in the spirit of competition. But, I reckon they were champs. They were honest to God, the best sports, and we got along well with them.”

The Block auction airs on October 26th on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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