Who won The Block 2024? In a plot twist that nobody saw coming, The Block 2024 winners are… Maddy and Charlotte. The Sydney sisters, who were latecomers to the 20th season on Phillip Island (after original contestants Jesse and Paige left), have taken out the top spot. Aged just 22 and 24, they’re the youngest contestants to compete, not only on this series of The Block, but any series ever since it began in 2003. Now, they’re $1.65 million richer, with their house selling for $3.5 million – the highest sale price for The Block 2024 houses.
It was a nail-biting auction, with historically strong bidders showing up with deep pockets. Among them was tech start-up billionaire Adrian Portelli, aka The Lambo Guy, thanks to his flashy car collection. Having spent big at previous Block auctions, there were rumblings he might buy the complete set of holiday homes – and that’s exactly what happened. With a combined total of $5.43 million in winnings, this year’s contestants secured the highest amount in the history of The Block. Over its 20 seasons, the show has now awarded a staggering almost $40 million to contestants.
Also in attendance was Melbourne rich lister and IT entrepreneur Danny Wallis, who bought 11 previous properties on The Block. Another expected bidder at the Block auctions was buyers advocate Frank Valentic from Advantage Property Consulting. He’s bid on at least 40 properties and secured eight for his clients over the years of the series. A mysterious man in purple, seemingly not on the phone to anyone, was a wild card in the race. There were others who put their paddles up but they were no match for Adrian, who was intent on sweeping the lot.
All house reserves were set at $1.95 million, except for Mimi and Kristian’s. Their communal area won in week 13, so they got $50k off their reserve. How do you win on The Block? As is always the case, contestants take home whatever profit their house makes above the reserve – the team with the biggest profit wins and is awarded an extra $100k. After the five teams failed to decide unanimously on the order of the auction, it was determined by the contestants selecting numbers at random out of the sand.
The Block 2024 results at a glance
- 1st: Maddy and Charlotte’s house (Sold for $3.5m / Won $1.65m)
- 2nd: Courtney and Grant’s house (Sold for $3.3m / Won $1.35m)
- 3rd: Mimi and Kristian’s house (Sold for $2.93m / Won $1.03m)
- 4th: Ricky and Haydn’s house (Sold for $2.7m / Won $750k)
- 5th: Kylie and Brad’s house (Sold for $2.6m / Won $650k)
Who won The Block 2024?
Here’s how the auction played out and what each team walks away with.
1st place: Maddy and Charlotte (House 1)
They were last in the bidding line-up but patience paid off for the sisters. After inheriting the house from original contestants Jesse and Paige who left after a month due to mental health struggles, the professional house flippers put on their business caps to make their place as profitable as possible. Their style was called “vanilla” at times during the season, but real estate expert and judge Marty Fox maintained its marketability all along. Turns out he was correct, as Adrian Portelli snapped up their serene dream holiday house almost immediately for a whopping $3.5 million, securing the girls the win.
Reserve: $1.95m
Sale price: $3.5m
Profit: $1.55m + $100k = $1.65m prize money
2nd place: Courtney and Grant (House 2)
Up first in the bidding for the day was Courtney and Grant’s Moditerranean house, which won over the judges with its one-of-a-kind style. The furniture designer and landscape business manager included high-end finishes and a designer feel, so it’s no surprise this home was hot property at the auction. Danny Wallis was quick to kick things off, yet after offering $2 million minus four cents, he didn’t bid again. The married couple’s home sold to Adrian Portelli for $3.3 million, with a profit of $1.35 million.
Reserve: $1.95m
Sale price: $3.3m
Profit/prize money: $1.35m
3rd place: Mimi and Kristian (House 5)
The third home auctioned of the five, Mimi and Kristian’s double-storey contemporary coastal home went for an impressive $2.93 million. Super bidders Danny Wallis and Adrian Portelli both voted for it at the Domain Buyers Jury earlier in the season, so it was predicted to have interest at auction. It ended up going to the mysterious man in purple, who was ultimately revealed to be Adrian Portelli’s buyer’s agent. The sale secured the married electrician and restaurant manager a touch more than $1 million.
Reserve: $1.95m minus $50k for winning challenge = $1.9m
Sale price: $2.93m
Profit/prize money: $1.03m
4th place: Ricky and Haydn (House 3)
Fourth in the auction line-up, Frank Valentic and the mysterious man in purple were in the race for Ricky and Haydn’s barefoot beach house. In the end, it sold once again to Adrian Portelli for $2.7 million. This left the best mates with $750k in prize money, scoring $375k each after splitting it. Although not as much as the previous teams, it’s still a significant pay day after three months of work for the plumber and IT manager.
Reserve: $1.95m
Sale price: $2.7m
Profit/prize money: $750k
5th place: Kylie and Brad (House 4)
With relationship issues and harsh judging taking their toll, Kylie and Brad walked out in dramatic fashion after the week 12 score reveals by Scott Cam. The parents-of-four failed to return and complete their final communal area along with the rest of the contestants, so it was anyone’s guess if they’d appear. Luckily, they were there to witness the sale of their home during the second auction of the day. Their dark and moody holiday house went to Adrian Portelli for $2.6 million, securing the couple a tidy $650k in prize money.
Reserve: $1.95m
Sale price: $2.6m
Profit/prize money: $650k
Take a tour of all The Block holiday houses so far
Week 5: Main bedrooms and walk-in robe reveals
Week 8: Living and dining reveals
Week 9: Office and rumpus room reveals
Week 10: Laundry and guest bedroom reveals
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This article originally appeared on Home Beautiful and is republished here with permission.
