Original title
Selling Houses Australia
Released
3/19/2008
Origin country
AU
Status
Returning series
Number of seasons
17
Number of episodes
188
Selling Houses Australia is an Australian TV show, based on the British show of the same name. The series follows property owners who are having difficulty selling their home. Led by property expert Andrew Winter, the team initially assess the property, and then proceed with a renovation to boost the property's appeal and saleability. The property is then put up for sale and the result is shown at the end of each episode.
Judy and Graham Mahoney never dreamed they would have trouble selling their three bedroom weather board cottage so they went ahead and purchased a new home, before they sold.
Australian Idol voice coach Erana Clarke and her two kids love their home on the Northern beaches of Sydney. None of them want to leave however a divorce has left Erana with little choice.
If Lisa and Jamie do not sell the house they will be bankrupt. The Evans family have had more than their fair share of bad luck. Lisa has beaten two bouts of breast cancer and a divorce has left her with a mountain of legal bills.
Seven years on the market and just one offer - this has to be a record! Daphne and her husband Abby can’t understand why their three bedroom home in Sydney’s western suburbs isn’t selling.
Craig and Gary are desperate to sell their Highland Park home on Queensland’s Gold Coast. Gary’s eyesight is failing, so they need to downsize to a cheaper property - and fast.
Jason and Christine are budget sellers who hate agents. They can’t understand why you would part with thousands of dollars in commission when you could sell the home yourself.
Nine months on the market and not a single offer. Could the busy road and noisy trucks be putting buyers off, or maybe it’s the outdated 80’s décor?
Runaway Bay is a runaway renovation project. Buyers take one look at this house and put it in the too hard basket.
Rhonda Martin is a colourful woman who has stamped her bright personality all over her waterfront Coogee home.
This home should appeal to family buyers, however the dated décor, weird layout and laddish styling is turning them all away.
Mia and Gary have been advised to move to the coast for their son's ill health. Their family home hasn't sold in five months and they're currently juggling two mortgages. Can Andrew bring some relief to this family?
Allan and Anita are trying to sell their large home in Adelaide. Only problem is, it's not finished. Andrew and his makeover team are called in, but will it be enough for this couple of perfectionists?
Jeremy and Kerry have purchased in a "hot spot" area. After 120 inspections they are at a loss as to why they can't sell. Will Andrew be able to make them face the realities about their property?
Iris and Joe are keen to downsize from their acreage. However, their home has been on the market for over two years! Will Andrew and his team be able to transform this dated home to attract buyers.
Gill and Diane are keen to sell up and travel round Australia but they've only had two viewings in eight months. Their home needs a serious update, luckily Andrew and his makeover team are on hand.
There's only one thing worse than a forced sale and that's a forced sale in a falling market. Single mum Tania has two kids and is currently facing this ordeal.
For some, a beautiful house in the suburbs is a dream come true but for others it's a nightmare.
Cynthia and her brother Russ inherited a large and dated family home. Desperate to resume their normal lives, they tidied the place up and put it on the market - but still no luck selling it.
Sally and Bryan have been trying to sell a three bedroom home for four years! They are desperate to pack up and take off on their bikes around Australia, however until they find a buyer they're stuck where they are.
Julie and Grant have four growing daughters and they badly need more space, so they decided to buy a house and land package. Trouble is they bought before selling their current house.
Greg and Marge have been trying to sell their four bedroom Chatswood house for 17 months, probably 15 months longer than necessary given it's a 4 bedroom house on a big block in a highly prized suburb.
Julie is in debt and desperate to sell her 3 bedroom home. Originally asking for over $500,000 she has had to drop her price to a more reasonable $450,000.
Steve and Louise have had their Kallangar house, just north of Brisbane on the market for 11 months. But after being trashed while being rented it needs a lot of work before getting a sale.
Ian and Jenny are selling their home of 35 years. Located 200 metres from Maroubra Beach it has been on the market for nine months for an asking price of 1.5 million. But will they decide to lower the price?
In 2009 Tom bought this 3 bedroom cottage for his 21 year old son Paul who was holidaying in Croatia. He paid $476,000 for it and thought he'd bagged a bargain but unfortunately Paul didn't want it.
Andie, Adie and their 3 year old son Josh live in a house south of Sydney. With an asking price of offers over 690,000 for 2 bedrooms and a self contained granny flat, they haven't had any interest.
Monique and Thierry need help to sell their multi level 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom family home in Castle Hill. The property was first put up for sale more than 2 years ago with an asking price of $800,000.
Regan and Matthew and their daughter Sarah are on a quest to move even closer to the water. They have had their 4 bedroom Gold Coast property on the market for about 4 months seeking offers over $430,000.
Jacqui and Brian were asking $630,000 for their 2 story, 4 bedroom weatherboard home in Mitcham, Victoria, half an hour east of Melbourne. But it has been on the market for 5 months without an agent.
Teachers Peter and Anastasia need to upsize for their expanding family. They've been trying to sell their 3 bedroom 1920's bungalow for 12 months with an asking price of between $640,000 and $650,000.
This house’s towering, overpowering problem is so extreme that many prospective buyers turn around before even getting out of the car. In the front yard stands an enormous electricity pylon.
Unconventional is certainly one way of describing woodwork enthusiast Bob's house overlooking the bush. The Gingerbread House is the term that springs to Andrew’s mind as he steps into this home.
The difficulty of selling a cluttered home is one that every real estate agent can relate to. Over the years Andrew has encountered many a cluttered household but this one might just take the trophy.
Single mum Crissy’s home is classed only as a shed, making it impossible for prospective buyers to get finance. With three young children and a chronic illness, she desperately needs help.
Jack and Diana bought this ex-community centre with plans to turn it into two holiday homes. But they never got round to doing it and now all they have is a half renovated home.
Ben’s purchase was a big mistake. With rats on the loose, no kitchen, no guttering and an easement through the block, it’s going to be a major challenge to get this house fit for sale.
It’s one of Sydney’s hottest suburbs but this home has a layout more like a rabbit warren. With two mortgages, Hazel and Aggi are desperate to sell and can’t work out why no one wants to buy.
Owner Bill is a local real estate agent who has no idea why his units won't sell. Could it be that his units are neglected and ridiculously overpriced? Andrew is determined to find out why.
Peter's riverside property has been on the market for over a year and there hasn't been a single offer. Without a sale, he can't start his new life with his partner and daughter.
This property is smack bang at the end of the runway of Australia's busiest airport and down the road from the sewerage and desalination plants. Could this possibly be the worst location yet?
Dealing with outdated décor becomes the least of Doug and Mike's problems once an act of vandalism floods their new home.
Being close to transport has always been a big positive in real estate, but there is such a thing as being too close. Like the railway tracks being three metres away from your house!
Lew and Shreen have lived an outback lifestyle, with Lew managing the Wycliffe Well roadhouse (famed for its UFO spotting) 400kms north of the Alice, while Shreen looked after the kids and family home.
When Nicole and Peter put their inner city semi up for sale, the market took a nosedive taking all chances of a sale with it. It's Charlie to the rescue fixing a garden on a site like this won't be easy.
Roy is a hoarder. His house is so full you can barely get in the door. The only way to sell this place is to embark on the biggest clean up the team have ever done, but who knows what they’ll find underneath.
When John spotted a super size block in the Newcastle suburb of Glendale, he thought he’d found his ticket to a debt free living. The idea to subdivide, build a house at the back and sell the one at the front may have worked if it wasn't for bad advice.
Spencer and Claudia have been trying to sell their half renovated weatherboard cottage since 2008. To get it sold the team have to fix up Spencer's alterations and finish all the outstanding jobs.
Trent and Scott inherited a Queenslander from their father which was little more than an empty shell. Can the team transform it into an inspiring family home and make the sale?
A terrace in a sought after suburb should sell quickly, but not Nick's home. The team have to restore this place back to it's former glory that trendy urban dwellers will fight over.
Alexis and Kylie bought a house thinking they would fix the place up and live there happily ever after. But now things have changed and they desperately need to sell.
Anna Nikolis is up to her eyeballs in debt, and her only way out is to sell her beloved home. She originally bought the place with her mother, and they had big plans to renovate and turn it into the perfect house for Anna, her husband, their children and of course Mum.
Sally is selling her multimillion-dollar home with 180-degree views of Sydney harbour. She's asking for $4.5 million, but this house has a sinister secret behind a cupboard door that sends buyers running.
Barney and Barb thought their pub would be an idyllic life, but the reality was non-stop work. Their efforts have taken a toll financially and despite their hard work, the pub is struggling. Now they want out.
Sharon and Brad are facing financial ruin due to a business deal gone wrong. Their only escape is to sell their home for the best price possible. Can Andrew, Shayna and Charlie help turn their life around?
Kate and Mark are desperate for more space for their family. Their home has been on the market for over two years with three different agents. Can some clever marketing and a facelift make it a must-have property?
Glenn and Joanna are desperate to sell their home after separating. A sale can't come soon enough as they both want a fresh start. Problem is, the house is only half finished and the price tag doesn't match.
David is selling an oddity in beachside Adelaide: a mock Tudor house that's a neighbourhood landmark. It's been on and off the market for five years, and David needs to downsize to a more practical home.
The team take on the massive challenge of three homes owned by the same family, and all are up for sale. Will they be able to make the most of a limited budget and find buyers for all three?
Peter and Jay bought their townhouse thinking it was a sure-fire investment. Turns out it wasn't what it seemed, and now they are desperate to sell to fund a move to Sydney. Can the team come to the rescue?
The team take on a 45-room, heritage listed property built in the 1850s. The restoration has become too much for owners Karina and Stephen, but its $4 million asking price is a tall order in this market.
The team continue their roaring '20s inspired transformation of the spectacular 45-room 'Old Linton'. Andrew is venturing back to UK to visit similar historical properties which have had to earn their own keep.
The 100th Episode gives back to the Salvos! The team renovates a spacious 4 bedroom federation home that's been in the Salvo's family for 100 years, before it goes to auction to raise funds for their homeless services.
Amanda and Matt are gym junkies who own and run Bangin' Bodz. They started work on their three-bedroom renovation but when funds got diverted, they had to move into the garage as they were drowning in mess.
John and Mary are selling a four-bedroom farmhouse on 118 acre dairy farm just over an hour from Melbourne and 15 minutes from Phillip Island. They are hoping for $1.2 million.
Paul and Josie are selling their first home so they can expand along with their growing family. They're asking $575,000 for their three-bedroom home on a 576 square metre corner block in Fulham West, Adelaide.
Lynn has owned her Normanhurst home for 38 years and is ready to move on. Andrew, Shaynna and Charlie- help!
Single mum Donyal is in financial trouble and needs to sell her home and business in order to meet her mortgage repayments. Having been on the market for five months with no offers, Donyal needs the team's help.
Fran and Freddy have lived in their heritage-listed property for 18 years and are ready to move on. The house needs a fair bit of work and seems full of unfinished jobs, which is why they need the team's help.
Fleur and her husband Tony are ready to sell their worn-out place in Inverloch and are more interested in helping communities in Indonesia. With Charlie, Shyanna and Andrew's help, can they continue to do so?
The team face a new challenge with India and her kids, who packed up her life and moved onto a 14m houseboat 12 years ago. They've made some wonderful memories, but the maintenance has become too much.
Tyson, Kristine, Bailey and Olivia have a menagerie of animals. With three dogs, a horse, sheep and a passion for quad bikes, they need more land and are desperate to sell. Andrew, Shyanna and Charlie: help!
Jade and James bought a three-bedroom, two-bath home two years ago for $530,000, and need to sell up to gain more space and independence now their family is growing. Can Andrew, Shyanna and Charlie help?
Charles and Dale have lived in their Pymble home 32 years and raised four kids here. Their youngest, Heath, is still at home but it's time for them to sell and downsize. Can the team help them start the next chapter?
Anand and his parents are ready to leave Melbourne and make the move to sunny Queensland to join their extended family. His 1970s house was passed at auction, so can the team help update its retro look and sell it?
Molly met Tom while backpacking. They fell in love and started life and a family in Mt Isa. With most of Molly's relatives based in Brisbane, including her ill father, the family wish to renovate, sell and move.
Frances made a rushed decision and bought her four-bedroom house five years ago. Since then she's realised it's way too big, worn-out and that she doesn't like it, so it's finally time for her to move on.
Margie and David are a couple of old, yoga-loving hippies. They've enjoyed their four-bedroom Central Coast home for 16 years and raised three children here, but it's time to downsize.
The Blakelys are a big family who have loved the last 15 years living in Ulladulla. After the youngest son, Liam, was diagnosed with encephalitis, the family look to Canada as their future residence.
Andrew, Shaynna and Charlie are back and helping a family of 6 who are bursting at the seams in a 2 bedroom house. Can the team get them a quick sale so they can move on?
Mary and Darren have made the decision to move to mainland Australia due to limited work. The live in a picturesque location, but can the team bring their cramped, hotchpotch house up to standards and help this family move on?
John and Kitsa invested enormous amounts into their business and residential building but are now struggling with debt. Can the team convert its main focus back to a residence with a small business element, to entice buyers?
Horse lovers Sandy and David are selling their Drysdale homestead near Geelong in order to spend time with family members struggling with monumental life challenges. Can the team update this dated and quirky house?
Bree and Caleb fell in love with the treetop feel of their house, however when baby Arlo came along the house no longer suited their needs. Can the floor plan be tweaked to make it more appealing?
Jacquie and John have owned this main street pub for 14 years but need a change. After a previous buyer burnt them financially and trashed the pub they are looking for someone to take over and uphold the legacy.
Sao and Chrissy are struggling with two mortgages and want to sell so they can start fresh, with their beloved pets. Can the team pull off a great makeover to entice buyers?
Narelle and her son Shane have been living in their four-bedroom Moreton Bay family home for 35 years. After one failed attempt to sell and move closer to her daughter and grandkids, Narelle needs help.
Jen bought her unique 'swiss chalet' on a bit of a whim in 2017. However it's just become abit too much, given she works full-time and the land requires an awful lot of upkeep! Can a few adjustments from Shaynna and Charlie help?
If you fancy living in a tropical resort, then this huge colonial-esque property might have your name on it- Sandie and Tony built the house in 2013 for their eclectic family, but now it's time to sell and downsize.
Once their kids fled the coop, Tony and Wendy decided to sell their house to finalise their separation. Can the team bring this house back to the 21st century and help the family close this chapter of their lives?
Award-winning artist Steve has a very eclectic style that buyers just can't look past. Can Wendy and Dennis use their DIY skills to stretch every dollar as far as possible on this build, and lure in buyers?
Fernanda and Carlo had purchased an investment property with Fernanda's sister and her husband. Wendy and Dennis need to get a sale for these owners so they can start their home owning journey separately.
Sue and Jan are desperate to sell their childhood home so they can help their father Robert live comfortably in a nursing home. Wendy and Dennis have the challenge of bringing this quaint cottage back to life.
Rob and Robyn have spent more than a decade trying to sell their property. Now that Rob has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, they're even more desperate to get a sale so they can move forward with their lives.
Princess and Inca need a less high-maintenance property to raise their two young daughters in, but with a backyard that's more like a rainforest and a downstairs bathroom so bad they never use it, it's a tough sell.
Bernhard and Debbie are hoping to move forward after a tough few years caring for Bernhard's mother until she passed and battling a builder who threatened to leave their house half-renovated.
Michelle and Garry wanted to invest in a dual occupancy property to secure their retirement and eventually give something to their kids. With the financial stress of Covid, they need to sell to be able to retire.
Jane's mother passed away unexpectedly, leaving her in possession of the house she grew up in. Set on 42 acres of land, this retro '70s-style home was turning buyers away and is in desperate need of the team's help.
Single mother Charmaine received a small inheritance and decided to invest in property and flip it for her retirement plan. After months on the market, Charmaine needs help to sell and secure her future nest egg.
Paige's fiance, Brandan, bought this three-bedroom house with a friend at the height of the mining boom in 2009. The couple are now desperate to off-load the property so they can start a new life.
How would you feel if you had to sell the house that you had lived in for over 50 years? Our homeowners, Richard, and Corinne are doing just that! They are desperate to sell so they can move to Canberra.
In 2004, Andrew and Caryl purchased land and built their forever home in Redland Bay. Twenty years down the track, they are left with no other option than to sell their home to avoid bankruptcy.
Lynda purchased a quaint cottage in Sunshine West as an investment property some years ago. However, over the last couple of years in the rental market, the house has been left worse for wear.
After 30 years of living in the same house you would think that an accumulation of some things would be understandable, but what if all of those things were actually holding you back?
Romano and his wife Iris moved to Australia over 30 years ago, and in 2010 settled in Maroubra. When the home was put on the market, it was quickly snapped up by a developer, but this deal fell through.
Deb, her daughter, and her husband, at the time, had been living in their perfect three-bedroom family home on acreage complete with horse stables in a suburb in the city of Ipswich.
Gareth and Esther were ready to hit the road and follow their dream of travelling around the world in their bus. Until they were hit with the problem of not being able to sell their large home, that is.
Grant's house offers ocean views and a pool, but it is lacking a bathroom, walls and parts of the ceiling. Grant is desperate to sell so he can look after his mother and purchase a smaller house for them both.
Mary and Tom were looking to sell after Mary was diagnosed with a degenerative disease that affects her mobility. But after a year on the market, the couple need help so they can downsize to a more suitable home.
Trish and her late husband bought a church to convert. When he passed away, she was left grieving and with a half-finished project. She needs to sell it so she can move to South Australia to care for her mum.
After raising 10 kids, Jackie and Terry are ready to sell the enormous family home, retire and hit the road. The market, however, has other ideas, and their target price of 1.6 million is met with zero interest.
Brothers Wade and Dale's dad Ken recently died and they are now tasked with the enormous job of selling his huge property. Ken had previously tried to sell but the dated, dark house didn't attract buyers.
Sarah and Tom wanted to extend their house but Sarah bought a rundown bus instead. They lacked the skills to renovate and need help. So, in a first, we're taking on the greatest challenge yet - a bus.
Sonya and Dan thought they'd found their forever home but 14 years later their kids need much more space. In a first, Wendy will completely change the floorplan to attempt to raise the value of their home.
Bec & Jared bought an investment property but suddenly everything went wrong. The builders pulled out and Bec lost her job. With only $80,000 for renos, Wendy and Dennis have to work miracles.
Nicky, Danny and their kids have outgrown their fibro cottage and they need a bigger home. Bringing out the vintage charm of this cottage to make it appeal to the next family is Wendy and Dennis' key challenge.
Macca wants to get out of debt but most of this cancer survivor pension goes towards his mortgage and medical expenses. His house has been sitting on the market without interest and he needs the team's help to sell it.
Sam and Rosie have been trying to sell the old family house for over five months. The dilemma is that Sam needs to give up work for his health so they need to sell ASAP to have enough money to retire.
Tina and Mick's kids have flown the coup, and they want to start transitioning towards retirement. The design is stuck in the 1980s but with a modest budget, can Wendy and Dennis turn this house around?
Bridgit and Peter hope to sell their cramped family home and buy a fresh start. In a tough market, Wendy and Dennis try to create a cohesive space within their modest budget.
Vanessa's 70's circular house in Engadine has been on the market for 6 months. With limited interest, can Wendy and Dennis transform this quirky layout into a family-friendly home?
Carmel and Carlo, empty-nesters, struggle to sell their oversized, cluttered home. With a modest budget, can Wendy and Dennis help them make a fresh start and appeal to buyers?
Peter's cedar home is dated, but with only a $30k budget, Wendy and Dennis must work magic to entice buyers for a $2 million sale. Can they make it appealing without major renovations?
Charlie and Stella are stuck with two mortgages. Their house in Hornsby Heights has serious flaws, but with Wendy and Dennis' help, can they make it attractive to buyers and finally sell?
Sean and Edwina's renovation stalled after family illness. Now with a growing need for space, can Wendy and Dennis finish the project and transform their terrace into an irresistible home?
Single mum Dee needs to sell her rambling Gold Coast home but buyers are put off by overgrown gardens and odd features. With a small budget, can Wendy and Dennis help Dee move on?
Julie and David need to downsize after their kids leave home. Their dated house in Castle Hill isn't selling - can Wendy and Dennis bring it up to date and attract the right buyer?
Cindy's property in Camden is stuck on the market, hindered by a poorly added facade. Can Wendy and Dennis restore its heritage charm, update the interior, and save Cindy from financial ruin?
Julie and John's waterside home in Ballina was hit by floods. Stuck on the market with outdated features, can Wendy and Dennis give this unique property the makeover it needs to sell?
Dianne's house in Harrington Park is stuck in the 90s, and her bridging loan is crushing her. Can Wendy and Dennis overhaul the kitchen and outdoor area to attract buyers and get her debt-free?
Richard and Kat's Alice Springs home is a tough sell with overgrown gardens and clashing interiors. With mounting debt, can Wendy and Dennis give this property the transformation it needs to sell?
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