The Block’s 21st season is coming to a close and Aussie fans of the beloved building show are gearing up for the much-anticipated grand finale on Sunday.
However, the eye-watering price guides on the Daylesford homes have raised some concerns around whether there will be many bidders on auction day.
Earlier this year, it was revealed that each of the five properties are hoping to fetch $3 million to $3.3 million under the hammer.
However, the insanely high price guide doesn’t match up with the median house prices in the Victorian town, where homes are four times cheaper.
According to PropTrack data recorded in July, an average home in Daylesford costs around $820,000, which marks a decrease of 7.1 per cent compared to the year prior.
What’s more, not only are the price guides quadruple what the median homes are going for, but if The Block properties do sell within the $3 million to $3.3 million range, they would be breaking records.
The Block’s 21st season is coming to a close and Aussie fans of the beloved building show are gearing up for the much-anticipated grand finale on Sunday. Pictured: Alicia Milton from The Block’s 21st season
‘As far as I’m aware, there’s only ever been one home within the township of Daylesford that ever sold for $3 million or above,’ Kim McQueen, director of McQueen Real Estate, revealed to realestate.com.au.
The agent, who is selling Robby and Mat’s house, didn’t seem too optimistic about bidders rolling in on auction day.
‘There are very few buyers at the best of times with $3 million or more to spend on a property in any regional location,’ she shared.
‘Now we’ve got five houses in a row with a $3 million-plus price range on them – that is not going to be easy.’
Another factor that may add some stress to this year’s Blockheads ahead of auction day is that Adrian Portelli won’t be there to save the day.
The controversial bidder has left a billion-dollar-sized hole in the front row of the auction room after it was revealed he would not be attending this year’s finale.
Portelli, the LMCT+ promotions king dubbed ‘Lambo Guy’, made TV history in 2024 when he purchased all five Phillip Island properties for more than $15 million.
However, the 2025 teams say they’re not banking on a white knight to ride in and scoop up their homes.
Earlier this year, it was revealed that each of the five properties are hoping to fetch $3 million to $3.3 million under the hammer. Pictured: One of the homes on offer
However, the insanely high price guide doesn’t match up with the median house prices in the Victorian town, where homes are four times cheaper. Pictured: A house for sale on The Block
According to PropTrack data recorded in July, an average home in Daylesford costs around $820,000, which marks a decrease of 7.1 per cent compared to the year prior. Pictured: Another of the properties up for auction on Sunday
Speaking to Daily Mail, some of this year’s couples have revealed how they’re really feeling about Portelli stepping away – and whether they’re worried about selling without him there to snap up their property.
Britt and Taz, the Victorian police officers who swapped night shifts for nail guns, say they have zero interest in fairy tales and every intention of doing the hard yards.
They bonded with the community during Daylesford’s ChillOut Festival, but behind the laughs was a pair who were laser-focused on the finish.
The long stints away from their children were the toughest part, yet they insist the experience made them stronger and sharpened their communication.
As auction day looms, they are realistic rather than rattled.
‘We spoke to ex-contestants and they’ve said, you can’t just rely on the Adrian Portellos of the world to come in,’ Taz told Daily Mail.
‘You’ve really got to market it. And we put our heart and soul into it.’
Britt agreed, adding: ‘Having a very good real estate agent definitely helps as well. What will be will be – we can’t stress about things we can’t control.’
