We’re all itching to know: Who won the first room reveal? Who gets the penthouse on The Block Sky High? Trixie and Johno won the Hotel Room reveal and bagged the Penthouse! So who is now on what floor for the rest of the show? Penthouse Trixie and Johno 4th floor Madi and Jarrod 3rd floor Bec and George 2nd floor Matt and Kim 1st floor Alysa and Lysandra Judges Neale Whitaker, Shaynna Blaze and Darren Palmer walked through the rooms, here is a rundown of how the contestant couples went and what the judges thought… Matt and Kim Matt and Kim got lost several times, they blew their budget and every decision needed a phone call. The judges were impressed, loved the lamps and … Continue reading →
James Fairfax is selling his Woollahra property he reportedly purchased in 1992 for $750,000. Designer George Freedman rebuilt the work-of-art house now standing. It’s expected to sell for about $4 million, with expressions of interest closing Friday May 31st. The listing says; “Internationally acclaimed George Freedman is an American-born designer who has made outstanding contributions to the Australian architecture/interior design culture.” The post-modernist home has Bauhaus and Oriental influences, with a Japanese focus. Soon after the home was completed it featured in architectural and design magazine, Monument. In keeping with minimalist ideals it has four main materials, white painted plaster, limestone floors downstairs, carpet upstairs and a timber staircase. The floor plan is paired back, with basically two rooms up and two down, with service … Continue reading →
Here is what we can expect to see episode by episode for The Block 2013 Sky High. Spoiler Alert: Below is a break down of the following 5 episodes to come on The Block Sky High. You might have noticed – The Block is no longer always at 7’o’block with the new season starting at 6.30pm. The Block Sky High Premiere - Meeting The Teams – The Block Sky High starts this Sunday the 12th of May at 6.30 pm on channel 9. The Block Sky High is state versus state. The five teams check into The Biz hotel where Scott Cam breaks the news and puts them straight to work. They’re given $10,000 and 48 hours to renovate a bedroom and bathroom. The Block … Continue reading →
So, who are the competitors on The Block Sky High 2013? This time there will be five couples from five different states this year on The Block Sky High. Tasmania and ACT have missed out with couples competing from WA, NSW, VIC, QLD and SA. Red couple: Trixie and Johnno from Queensland Trixie and Johnno have been married 12 years and have three beautiful children. They’re the oldest couple on The Block at 40 and 37. They’ve had a tough run, after their son was diagnosed with Autism, they had to sell their renovated dream home, unfortunately it sold at a loss and their back renting. For more than 20 years Johnno was a signwriter, but now he’s an electrician. They describe their style as … Continue reading →
Last night was the second room reveal for The Block Sky High in South Melbourne and one room certainly shocked the judges. Spoiler Alert: Energy Australia has challenged them to create the first 8 star energy efficient apartments in Australia. George and Bec 22 Trixie and Johnno 21 1/2 Alisa and Lysandra 20 Madi and Jarrod 20 Matt and Kim 15 Winners Bec and George get $10,000 from NAB. Next week is double bathrooms, with his and hers. Below is a rundown of the rooms. Trixie and Johnno Trixie and Johnno had a feature wall of wooden tiles, which impressed the judges. Trixie put her craft skills to good use and made a macramé plant holder. They mixed textures, colours and patterns, but still carried … Continue reading →
A renovated historic home in Southport has come on the market. Built at the end of the 19th century the original owner was Harry Gray, one of the founders of the Castlemaine Perkins XXXX brewery. The current owners purchased the property in 1999 for $275,000 and have carried out extensive renovations. The light and bright home has 3.6 metre ceilings throughout, French doors, recycled gum floors and blackbutt floors along with the original spotted gum floors. The kitchen comes with marble benchtops, breakfast bar, Miele appliances and there’s a full size built in wine fridge in the foyer. There are three bedrooms upstairs, two with ensuites. The master bedroom has a two-way bathroom. There’s an office and studio, sunroom, and two outdoor entertaining areas, one … Continue reading →
Event planner David Grant was hoping for $4.5 million plus at Auction this weekend, but secured an impressive $5.9 million at Auction. 12 bidders were registered in a bid to secure the architect designed home. Through Richardson & Wrench Castlecrag, it opened with a $4.7 million opening bid. Out of the 12 bidders, just six parties managed to bid on the property. Auctioneer Peter Baldwin announced it on the market at around $5.05 million. The home designed by Alex Popov and custom built for the Grant family after paying $1.75 million for the original property in 1999. They lived in the now demolished home to study the light, breezes, views and seasons before enlisting Popov to design a new home specifically to the environment there. … Continue reading →
A spectacularly renovated Victorian residence owned by former AFL and All Australian footballer Michael Mansfield has hit the market. Mansfield played 10 years with Geelong and was in 3 Grand Finals and 3 years with Carlton. He has since completed an MBA and is now Director of Antaeus Investments Management, wealth managers. The stunning house features sensational architect designed style through open plan living and dining room with gourmet kitchen, landscaped north-facing courtyard, main bedroom with en-suite, two further bedrooms, bathroom and large upstairs retreat. It will be auctioned by Marshall White on 1st June for a price expected to exceed $2 million.
Interior designer Darren Palmer, the judge on The Block, has listed his Potts Point investment apartment with $550,000 hopes through Anthony Birdsall of Laing Real Estate for June 5 auction. The Gladstone, Queensland-born Palmer bought the fifth floor art deco Cahors apartment in 2007 for $360,000. It’s since been renovated with the removal of two walls, installing nib walls and a new kitchen and new bathroom. It had been available for rent. The 1938 building has 72 units above its pale-blue-tiled entrance and opulent foyer designed by Joseland & Gilling. The common area has Opera House and Harbour Bridge views. Darren Palmer is also selling his Bondi Beach abode at June 4 auction with $900,000 plus hopes. There’s even a YouTube video where Darren Palmer … Continue reading →
After shocking room reveals like Kim and Matt’s Jackson Pollock inspired room this week, it’s hard to say what kind of prices we can expect. Price expectations are usually very hush hush on The Block, but this year Scott Cam has let slip they’re “million plus apartments”. Property Observer noticed The Block noted houses in the area that sold for $5 million, but local agents said meeting sky high expectations would be a big ask as it’s not prestigious St Kilda road. We’ve had the first room reveal for the luxury full floor apartments. With Judge Darren Palmer saying of Kim and Matt’s Pollock Shock room, “It’s a risk. They’re taking a lot of the market out and a lot of bidders and buyers out, … Continue reading →
More than $25 million in apartments and penthouses have been sold off-the-plan at the VIP pre-sale of Portside Wharf’s latest residential stage. The premier residential building, Pinnacle at Portside Wharf has proved popular from the onset with more than 600 potential purchasers registering their interest, and Brookfield Residential Properties National Director Phil Leahy said the overwhelming response was an excellent sign for the Brisbane property market. “Such an enormous response and strong sales proves we have really hit the mark with Pinnacle and suggests there is renewed positivity and enthusiasm in the market,” he said. “It seems confidence is returning and we have entered the market at the right time with the right product. “There has been a resurgence of interest in high-end product with … Continue reading →
The first release of Enclave, Mirvac’s new inner-city residential community is now 95% sold following a successful launch weekend, equating to $35.6 million in sales for the new project. Located in the vibrant neighbourhood of Ascot Vale just 7km from Melbourne’s CBD, 61 lots were purchased including a mix of land allotments and Mirvac designed homes. The 10.423 hectare site forms the balance of the Ascot Chase project and is located directly to the north of Stages 1 and 2, delivered by Urbex and Gresham Property Fund No 3 (Gresham). The project will be delivered as a joint venture partnership between Mirvac and Gresham. Mirvac CEO of Residential John Carfi, said, “Purchasers recognised a unique opportunity to buy into Melbourne’s inner-north west, jumping at the … Continue reading →
A revolution is coming to Knox residential living with construction set to begin on the first apartment tower to cater for the area’s rapidly changing population needs. Melbourne property developer Deal Corporation today revealed the $100 million Kubix, a three building complex with 236 apartments, that will offer a new way of living in Knox and help stop the migration to the inner and middle ring suburbs. Deal Corporation Managing Director Mr David Kobritz said Kubix will be built in one of Knox’s most high profile locations, opposite the Westfield Knox Shopping Centre on the Stud Rd and Burwood Hwy intersection in Wantirna South. He said the striking apartment tower, designed by the award winning Fender Katsalidis Architects who designed Melbourne’s Eureka Tower, will be … Continue reading →
Construction on the latest stage of townhomes at AVJennings’ $220 million Creekwood community at Meridan Plains has reached completion, with settlements set to commence in the coming weeks. Residents will start moving into their new homes during May, with the finishing touches being made to the final stage of the Verve Townhomes precinct at Creekwood, which includes a mix of three bedroom terraces and townhomes and two bedroom lofts, starting from just $295,000. AVJennings Executive General Manager Qld/SA/NZ Mark Henesey-Smith says it is an exciting time for Creekwood, with strong sales enquiries and residents about to move in. “There will be a flurry of new residents moving in over the coming weeks and we are also experiencing a spike in interest from those looking to … Continue reading →
