'We're going to win it': The Block agents brace for auction week
After months of cameras, chaos and open homes, The Block’s five real estate agents are finally heading into the week they’ve all been waiting for – auction week.
Some are confident, others are nervous, but all are excited as they prepare to try to turn the contestants’ television dreams into real-life sales.
And while only time will tell who takes out The Block 2025, we asked the agents what they hope happens come auction day on October 25 (finale episode to air on October 26).
House 1: Aaron Hill from Ray White Sunbury
Ray White Sunbury director Aaron Hill says he’s “not nervous” but confident his contestants, Ben and Emma in House 1, will walk away as The Block 2025 champions.
“I don’t have nerves,” he says. “At the end of the day, it is an auction, I’ve done 2000-plus auctions over 26 years and it’s just another day, another auction for me.”
This is the fourth year Hill has represented a home on The Block, including selling the winning properties in 2022 and 2023.
Hill says he loves House 1’s deck overlooking the swimming pool as well as the wine cellar.
While House 5 also has a cellar, Hill says House 1’s has unique proportions.
“Ours is more of a room you can walk into,” he says. “It’s not a cellar, it’s a room, and it’s big. You can probably fit about 10 people around the table.”
As for which house Hill thinks will be the biggest competition on auction day?
“There’s no competition, I just think we’re going to win it,” he says. “We’ve got two buyers who are interested, and they’re not going to be bidding on any other homes.
“I don’t look at the other homes in this competition, I just want to sell mine … Get the best price for Channel 9 and, of course, the contestants and move on.”
House 2: Ashlee McKee and Natalie Fagan from Belle Property Daylesford
Belle Property Daylesford agents Ashlee McKee and Natalie Fagan have also sold property on The Block before, but that doesn’t mean they’re not nervous this time around.
“We’re excited about it and nervous,” Fagan says. “But we’re going into it with level heads and being our usual optimistic selves.
“We have had numerous qualified buyers come through the home already, with more lined up to see House 2 over the next few days.”
Fagan says contestants Hannah and Candace are also feeling nervous ahead of the auction.
“I don’t think you couldn’t be [nervous],” she says. “You give up three months of your life to take a gamble on being in a competition where you have to compete each week to get money to get the best house, to then go to auction to see if you’ve given up three months of your life to make any money.
“It’s a crazy premise, which is why it’s one of Australia’s most-watched TV shows.”
McKee says while all of House 2 is incredible and completed with immaculate finishes, the kitchen, living, dining and pantry area is a standout.
“I can tell you, hands down, it is stunning. It is right up there and we’ve sold a lot of multimillion-dollar homes,” she says.
While there has been a lot of talk about House 5 with its wine cellar, pickleball court and outdoor fireplace, Fagan says it isn’t necessarily their biggest competition.
“I think there’s a home for every buyer. I think that the girls are in a league of their own because it’s not country-style. It feels not just luxe but deluxe,” she says.
House 3: Mark Nunn from Buxton Ballarat
This is Buxton Ballarat director Mark Nunn’s first time selling on The Block, and he has loved the experience.
“It’s been a good journey,” he says. “It’s been nice to go along on the journey with Britt and Taz, who are good people. We’ve become friends.”
Nunn says Britt and Taz, who have taken out four room wins, have created an immaculate lifestyle property with a true wellness vibe, but the kitchen and living space truly shine.
“I love the whole house, but the kitchen and living space, it’s just unbelievable,” he says.
“We’ve got the best kitchen on The Block because they won $200,000 worth of high-end appliances to go into their kitchen.”
Like several others, Nunn says House 5 is likely the biggest competition for House 3, but noted House 1 could be a dark horse.
“Ben and Emma, at House 1, are beautiful people and I think they’ve resonated really well with the audience and I think that’s going to work in their favour,” he says.
“But I’m really comfortable and happy with where we are at heading into the auction.
“I’ve got a few buyers that have been through multiple times and a couple of buyers are even coming back again this week just prior to the auction to have another look, which is a great sign.”
House 4: Tom Shaw from BigginScott Daylesford
BigginScott Daylesford director Tom Shaw says the campaign to sell Sonny and Alicia’s House 4 is one of the biggest he’s ever worked on.
“We’re really excited to present the home and we’re excited to hopefully get it sold and secure Sonny and Alicia the win,” he says.
Shaw says several interstate buyers are interested in House 4, while several buyer’s agents, including Frank Valentic, who has bid on homes in previous seasons, also have interested parties.
“I would hope that for the show, and for all of the contestants, that we will secure five sales,” Shaw says.
“The price quoting range is $3 million to $3.3 million, and we don’t see a lot of properties like that in the 3460 postcode.
“So, to sell five properties on the same day at that sort of price range, it will be interesting to see how we go.”
Shaw says one of the major selling points for House 4 was the level of extras that come with the home.
“We’ve got a $260,000 Titanium Caravan sitting in our driveway. We also have one of the new MG Utes and we’ve got $50,000 off our reserve,” he says.
“We’ve also got a couple of differences about our house that I love as well, like the dual driveways at the front and being the only brick house on The Block this year.”
As for which home Shaw thinks will be House 4’s biggest competition? Yep, it’s House 5 again.
“It could be the boys because they’ve got some really awesome additions to their property as well,” Shaw says.
House 5: Kim McQueen from McQueen Real Estate
For McQueen Real Estate director Kim McQueen, auction week brings a blend of nerves, excitement and a deep sense of responsibility.
She says her favourite part of being an agent on The Block is “playing a pivotal part in the success of our contestants”.
But she admits there’s also an element of pressure.
“There’s a lot of pressure to perform on the day, and it’s very tricky because these homes are at the very highest end of homes that have ever sold in Daylesford,” McQueen says.
“So, it’s certainly not an easy task. But it is one we’ve taken on with gusto, and hopefully it’s a success.”
McQueen says Robby and Mat’s House 5 has an array of outstanding features, but two are particularly special.
“Number one is our beautiful rural views across Wombat Park,” she says. “And secondly, of course, it has to be our underground wine cellar, which everyone who comes through The Block just loves.”
McQueen says there are a “handful of very well-qualified buyers” who she hopes will be at the auction.
“You never really know who’s going to turn up on the day to bid until the morning of the auction,” she says.
As for House 5’s main competition, McQueen says House 3 and House 1 are likely the biggest stumbling blocks.
“But who knows, there are so many surprises that happen on The Block, so you never really know until the day.”
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