PHOTO: The Block 2025
📍Aerial Leaks, Massive Homes, and a Reality TV Shake-Up — Here’s What You Haven’t Seen Until Now
The concrete’s dry, the pools are filled, and the battle lines are drawn — The Block 2025 is locked, loaded, and ready to break records.
Now in its 21st season, Channel Nine’s renovation juggernaut is heading to the small town of Daylesford, Victoria, but don’t expect humble cottages or tiny timber shacks. This year, it’s all about oversized luxury, landscaped perfection, and million-dollar plots.
🏡 What We Know So Far: The Builds Are Complete — And Massive
🚁 Leaked aerial images reveal that the Daylesford site is no backwoods build. Instead, the five H-shaped mega homes tower over neighbouring properties, with sleek modern designs, custom facades, and designer outdoor zones.
Highlights include:
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🏊♂️ In-ground pools & plunge pools
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🧺 Hills Hoist with washing — yep, it’s already looking lived in!
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🏓 A full pickleball court
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🌿 Landscaped gardens, Colourbond finishes, and bold cladding
Each home embraces the country-chic vibe The Block teased back in 2022’s Tree Change, but insiders say this year is bigger, bolder, and far more polished.
💸 Behind the Scenes: $10M Land Deal, Huge Expectations
News Corp confirmed that Nine forked out $9.4 million to purchase the massive Daylesford block via its company Micjoy Pty Ltd — a price tag on par with previous seasons:
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🏨 $10M – Gatwick Hotel (2017)
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🏘️ $14.3M – Hampton East (2022)
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🏡 $9.4M – Daylesford (2025)
The site has been subdivided into five luxury lots, each tailored for five competing teams to take on a full-scale, from-scratch renovation challenge.
🔨 The New Twist: No Shells, No Help — Just Raw Land
Unlike previous years, where contestants worked within existing structures, 2025’s twist forces teams to build their homes from the ground up. Planning documents confirm contestants had to complete:
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🛏️ Five bedrooms
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🖥️ Home study
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🛋️ Living areas
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🚗 Garage
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🌅 Covered outdoor entertaining
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🌡️ Heated swimming pool
All of it — under pressure, under budget, and under constant surveillance.
With the new season of The Block just around the corner, anticipation is reaching fever pitch around what fans can expect from the Channel Nine juggernaut’s 21st season
🎥 Exclusive: First Look at the Teams & On-Camera Drama
The new Block 2025 trailer dropped during Nine’s State of Origin coverage, with hosts Scott Cam and Shelley Craft arriving in a Block-themed truck convoy, teasing:
“We’ve packed up the whole shebang, and we’re heading for somewhere special… You’re gonna love it, Australia!”
👷♀️ This year’s teams:
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Emma & Ben
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Han & Can
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Robbie & Matt
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Alicia & Sonny
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Britt & Taz
And the early buzz? Surprisingly less drama, but way more charm. One insider put it best:
“It’s less shouting, more heart. There’s a warmth this year that even long-time fans won’t expect.”
Aerial photos of the site illustrate this perfectly, with the recently finished builds dwarfing the existing properties that line the perimeter
🌿 Daylesford Vibes… or Designer Disappointment?
Some insiders suggest producers missed an opportunity to tap into Daylesford’s wellness roots — known for its focus on organic living, holistic health, and off-grid luxury.
“There was talk early on about embracing sustainability and slow living,” a production insider claimed. “But in reality, the builds still scream classic Block luxe.”
One property even features a pickleball court, as well as an in ground pool and what appeared to be a smaller plunge pool next to a cabana
🧱 What This Means for Real Estate Watchers
With luxury rural builds, increased demand for lifestyle towns, and home improvement fever rising, The Block 2025 could impact regional property markets, particularly in areas like:
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Daylesford, Macedon Ranges & Victoria’s wellness belt
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Tree Change hot zones across NSW and QLD
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Suburban infill opportunities inspired by The Block’s layouts
Expect Daylesford’s profile — and prices — to rise after this season goes to air.
SOURCE: THE DAILY MAIL