The Block returns in 2023 for its 19th season on Sunday, August 6, at 7:00 pm on Nine and 9Now.
Set in the family-friendly Melbourne suburb of Hampton East, the new series features five houses designed and built in the 1950s and located on the aptly named Charming Street. The old houses are now aged in their 70s and the contestants will be tasked to give them a contemporary update.
For the first time in Block history, host Scott Cam will be providing contestants with the full renovation schedule ahead of time this season.
The contestants will be seeing all finished designs of the houses on Day 1 and they will also receive their entire budgets on Day 1 as well.
The contestants will soon find out that it’s not all smooth sailing when renovating an original 1950s home – structural issues, extreme weather events, and a mountain of demolition will test the five couples every step of the way.
Real estate expert Marty Fox isn’t the only new addition to the lineup this season. The formidable foremen Keith Schleiger and Dan Reilly will be joined on site with the fan favourite from last year, Tom Calleja.
The designs of the homes in this series come from The Block’s resident architect, Julian Brenchley.
At stake is $100,000 for the overall winner of The Block, on top of any profit the five couples can all make on auction day.
Fast facts about the new The Block location, Hampton East:
Hampton East
• The median price for a four-bedroom house is $1,648,000 in Hampton East (source: Domain)
• The population of Hampton East is 4,693.
• Charming Street is surrounded by busy shopping strips and shopping centres including Hampton St, Bluff Rd, Nepean Highway and Southland.
• The area is fantastic for sport and recreation with parks, tennis courts, football ovals and gyms within a 10-minute walk of Charming St.
• St Kilda Football Club’s training base is just around the corner from The Block in the neighbouring suburb of Moorabbin.
The brand new season of The Block premieres Sunday, August 6 at 7:00 pm on Nine and 9Now.