Daniel Butkovich, Property Journalist
Welcome to our live coverage of The Block 2026 auction in Mount Eliza. Stay with us as the grand finale goes to air and we find out who will win The Block 2026.
After months of renovating, the five teams are about to find out whether their hard work pays off when their homes go under the hammer at this year’s Block auctions. Picture: Channel 9
Welcome to our live coverage of The Block 2026. Before we get underway, a quick disclaimer: realestate.com.au is not a sponsor of, or otherwise affiliated with The Block.
With that out of the way, let’s have a quick recap of this season so far.
This year, The Block landed in Mount Eliza , an upmarket suburb on the Mornington Peninsula, about 60km southeast of the Melbourne CBD.
For the second season in a row, contestants have been tasked with brand new builds, although unlike last year, the floorplans are not identical.
The street, Mackillop Place, is split into an “Uptown” section consisting of Houses 1, 2 and 3, and a “Downtown” section with houses 4 and 5.
Houses 1-3 are elevated two-storey homes, and for the first time in the show’s history, include water views. Houses 4 and 5 are lower on the site and have a more spread-out dual-level layout, with a larger ground floor and smaller first floor.
Houses 1-4 are on blocks of land 1000-1089sqm in size, while House 5 has the largest block at 1435sqm.
Adam and Jolene’s House 1 takes advantage of its Uptown position, capturing water views across Port Phillip Bay. The house exudes “quiet luxury” with a warm and relaxed vibe, textured render walls and natural timber and stone inside and out.
Chantel and Wyatt’s House 2 shares similar sweeping water views to House 1, and has a light and bright coastal feel. While the Gold Coast couple were criticised throughout the season for being “too beige”, the style could give the house broad appeal.
Lisa and Rosco’s House 3 has a slightly moodier feel than the others, with rich timber cabinetry and dark accents throughout. Positioned on the edge of the site, it includes a greener outlook thanks to the borrowed landscaping of the neighbouring property.
Courtney and Sev’s House 4 is the entertainer’s pad, featuring a kitchen with $250,000 worth of appliances included. It also has a slightly reworked floorplan, with the inclusion of a kitchenette in one of the bedrooms transforming it into a guest suite.
Rick and Tayla’s House 5 has the largest land size of the five houses, with the extra space mostly occupied by lush green lawns. It’s expected to be a hit with family buyers seeking plenty of space to spread out.
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Room reveal images were originally published on nine.com.au/TheBlock.
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