Just days out from the season’s November 1 auction airing, exclusive figures from Domain show it’s Lisa and Rosco’s – by a tidal wave .
The Perth couple’s House 3, at 4 Mackillop Place , has clocked the most online fan views thanks to its private position, sweeping water views, and gargantuan main bedroom, which won Week 3’s main bedroom and walk-in robe reveal.
4 Mackillop Place, Mount Eliza VIC 3930
While the pair finished in the middle of the weekly room-reveal scoreboard, selling agent Mark Nunn of Buxton Ballarat says the privacy and location are major advantages, with buyers also responding strongly to key interior features.
“The kitchen has been a big one; they have a four-metre island bench that’s an amazing entertainer’s kitchen,” he says.
“Then there’s the main bedroom and walk-in … it has really resonated with people.”
Beyond the home itself, Nunn believes revealing the reserve , as per Victoria’s new laws, has “removed the elephant in the room”, as buyer engagement has risen since the $3.45 million reserves were released almost two weeks ago.
9 Mackillop Place, Mount Eliza VIC 3930
In second place for most-viewed listing is House 4, at 9 Mackillop Place, which is in the hands of Brisbane best mates Courtney and Sev . The pair made history by clinching the most room wins in Block history, including the family bathroom, guest suite, rumpus room, laundry and kids’ room.
Their Family Bathroom Week win scored them a $250,000 E&S kitchen appliance package, allowing them to deliver the priciest kitchen of the five. Another feather in House 4’s cap is its depreciation schedule, the highest of the lot at $6.08 million.
Buyers were less convinced than the judges, though: House 4 came last in the Domain Buyers Jury Challenge, with just 13 per cent of the vote.
3 Mackillop Place, Mount Eliza VIC 3930
In third place is House 2, at 3 Mackillop Place , handled by Gold Coast couple Chantel and Wyatt . While the embattled pair made history for all the wrong reasons after becoming the first team in 22 seasons to complete the series without nabbing a single room win, they wound up finishing in the middle of the pack for both points and buyer views.
Quentin McEwing of McEwing Partners is selling the home and says its neutral tones have helped, surprisingly.
“It’s easy to add your own personal touches to it, and I think that’s appealing to a sector of buyers who don’t perhaps like the distinct looks of the other four homes,” he says. “So I’ve had a lot of positive feedback.”
2 Mackillop Place, Mount Eliza VIC 3930
Hot on their heels in fourth place for fan views is House 1 at 2 Mackillop Place, the creation of Roxby Downs couple Adam and Jolene .
They’ve proven to be consistent performers this season, winning Living, Dining and Terrace Week, Kitchen Week and Outdoor Terrace and Pool Week, as well as the Domain Buyers Jury Challenge.
They earned a particular nod from the judges for their gargantuan 10-seater Christian Cole dining table, with extra luxe touches including Carrie Retallack artwork and a statement fireplace.
10 Mackillop Place, Mount Eliza VIC 3930
Finally, in fifth place, is House 5 at 10 Mackillop Place, the work of Melbourne father-daughter duo Rick and Tayla . Their luxurious main en suite earned them their first room win in Week 4, and they finished on a high, taking out the final Front Yard and Facade Week.
The size of the block – the biggest of the five at 1435 square metres, is another drawcard.
As for how it will all play out at the finale, it’s anyone’s guess.
McEwing says today’s slower market conditions mean the ratio of initial enquiries translating into buyers is lower than usual.
“Buyer interest has been strong, but engagement has been light,” he says. “Normally out of 100 enquiries you’d have 60 buyers but out of 100 we’re down to 10.
“That said, they are qualified and smart buyers, and they understand that this is the opportunity of a generation … they’ve got the chance to buy in a lull.
“I think the reserves are fair, and in my dreams at night we have 10 registered bidders and there are accolades and champagne.”
Nunn also thinks the lower-than-expected reserves are fair.
“Buyers feel the reserve is cheap and that they’re getting a deal and that’s the good thing this year,” he says. “We do certainly feel like we’ll have a good turnout of registrations and buyers.”
The finale comes just days after new Domain House Price Report data revealed the median price for a house in the SA3 Mornington Peninsula region – which includes Mount Eliza – plummeted 7.2 per cent in the three months to September, equating to a fall of $77,500.
Prices in this article are current at the time of publication. Click “view listing” to view the most up-to-date prices.
Sarah Webb Sarah Webb is a journalist with almost 20 years’ experience covering general news, business and real estate in newsrooms across the country. She specialises in property markets, housing trends and urban change.
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