Author: Savannah Rollins
Moombara house, a stunning Port Hacking house built in 1881, is up for sale. A grand mansion in Sydney’s south has come up for sale, exposing 143 years of secrets – including legends of a ghost, brushes with royalty and a turn as a Christian centre offering controversial “gay conversion” therapy. The Port Hacking estate Moombara House, built in 1881, is one of the country’s oldest surviving houses and has been visited by the likes of Donald Bradman, Dame Nellie Melba and the Duke of Windsor. Previous owners included parliamentarians and, later, the Allen family, founders of one of Australia’s…
Is The Block’s juggernaut results about to be stifled by the Victorian government’s new property taxes? Picture: Nine Network. Chaos looms for The Block’s 2024 auctions with show insiders warning Victoria’s tough conditions for property investors could scare off some of its most reliable buyers. Program regulars have warned contentious land tax increases and a looming short-stay accommodation levy will both sting big-spending investors who have dominated the show’s auctions in recent history. RELATED: Six biggest moments from Block’s wild flirting scandal Expert view: who will win The Block this year Question homebuyers aren’t asking that could cost them thousands…
The Block is back for 2024 and in its momentous 20th year, five Blockhead pairs have been tasked with transforming an abandoned resort into luxury family holiday homes in regional Victoria. The popular TV show’s picture perfect backdrop of Phillip Island will see contestants’ work cut out for them in their bid to bring to life five abodes at 113-119 Justice Road, Cowes. Host Scott Cam is back for his 18th season, while judges Darren Palmer, Shaynna Blaze and Marty Fox are once again at the helm of the weekly room judging, and with five tradies amongst this year’s Blockheads,…
Kylie finished out the week on site… but it’s clear she’s a ticking timebomb. She explodes into rages throughout the show’s final days, culminating in her walking out of the judging session and walking barefoot down the side of a pitch-black road while producers and Brad try frantically to find her. The final week of teams working on their houses sees them finishing their outdoor areas. Maddy and Charlotte are broke, so their front yard is a basic expanse of lawn with a nicely styled garage featuring a wallpaper with vintage Phillip Island beach scene. RELATED: Block flirting scandal unpacked…
The home is in Burleigh Heads. There was no grand slam at the auction of Lleyton and Bec Hewitt’s coastal mansion, but an interstate buyer is poised to make an offer. More than 100 people attended the property ahead of its scheduled 12.30pm auction, which was canned after there were no registered bidders. More than 100 people assembled to watch tennis legend Lleyton Hewitt and his actress wife Bec’s coastal mansion go to auction at 12.30pm today, but it was cancelled at the last minute But while the outcome may not be what the golden couple were hoping for, Queensland…
Married couple Courtney and Grant, or Grumpy as he’s been dubbed by Scotty Cam, are ready to take on House 2 on The Block 2024. The team’s “Moditerranean” style (that’s modern Mediterranean) home in Phillip Island has consistently been a favourite with the judges since week 1. Courtney and Grant have been renovating House 2 on The Block. Photo: Channel 9 What is the address of House 2 on The Block Courtney and Grant’s House 2 is located at 2/113-119 Justice Road, Cowes, VIC. Check out every room from Kylie and Brad’s house on The Block 2024 Front garden and…
For The Block‘s 20th season, the contestants have headed to Victoria’s Phillip Island and have taken over a former holiday resort, transforming it into luxury holiday homes – with asking prices double Phillip Island’s median house price. Keep up to date with each week’s winners and find out who won The Block this week below, or check out all the room reveals from The Block 2024. Jump to each week’s winners Week 12: Front garden and facade Week 11: Backyard and pools Week 10: Guest bedroom and laundry Week 9: Rumpus room, office and games room Week 8: Living and…