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About the show

The LifeStyle Channel's highest rating program for 2011, Selling Houses Australia returns for a highly anticipated fifth series as the team take on some of the nation’s hardest to sell houses in Australia.

The award-winning program delves into the real issues faced by property owners and provides current and practical advice for Australians navigating their way through the real estate market.

From a hoarder house and a heritage listed cottage with railway tracks three metres from the house to a DIY disaster and a flood effected home in Queensland, the team has really got their work cut out for them this series.

Residential property expert Andrew Winter is at the helm, with a real estate reality-check that will equip homeowners with the advice they need to help sell their homes quickly and for the best possible price.

Facing the Australian property market downturn head on, Andrew meets stressed homeowners whose properties have been stuck on the market for months. Anxious for a sale and unable to work out why no one wants to buy their home, they are desperate for a solution.

Andrew is again joined by interior designer, Shaynna Blaze, and landscape designer, Charlie Albone. Together they take everyday Australians through the process of transforming their homes that no-one wants to buy into saleable properties with spectacular results

Next showing: San Remo Thursday, 17 May 10:30pm

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  • Amanda989
    12 days ago

    Hi Guys Absolutley love your show and it gives us lots of ideas about our own home and investment properties. Keep up the good work! Now here is a challenge for you - a elderly friend who thought she was doing the right thing sold an existing Horse Stud/farm very well 7 years ago then bought herself and her daughter 2 other properties, one to live in with their team of stud horses and one to rent out. The rental is 45 acres with a tired but sound weatherboard house and two large farm sheds. Unfortunalty her tennent was "from hell" and the agent useless so now she has been trying to sell (agent even worse about this). I have mentioned about watching your show to get some ideas but every time I ask her how it is going she just dissolves into tears. Maybe a word of stalwart advice or even a show would turn the whole dissaster around???!!!

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  • Claudia73
    17 days ago

    Hi Andrew,shaynna,charlie and crew, my name is claudia i would really like to know how to get on the show for my parents.i have lived in this house with them since i was about 14 and now i am 25.Both my parents are shift workers and the house needs so much work and they dont know where to start it is in dieing need of improvement to sell so they can move to a newer house with nothing to do.We have started on a new bathroom but it is no where near finished & we started about 6months ago.some parts of the house are half panited & there are more half jobs done, and we need HELP!!The layout of this house is terrible & we arenot ustilsing the space.I fear if i dont push them or atleast try to get on this show nothing will change. The are the best parents & they work so hard i think they deserve to live in a hasel free home.I will be moving out soon and i dont want to feel bad when i do cause they need so much HELP!! so please team help us

  • Samantha690
    17 days ago

    Hi guys, I know you get so many of these but I do really need help. Our 2 bedroom unit has been on the market since November 2010. My partner myself and our 2 children all live in this small property with no outdoor area what so ever, and a very small second bedroom that my 2 kids share. We are in a very bad finance situation, so getting out of here and renting the property out is not an opption for us. I just feel like a failure as a mum not being able to provide my kids with the basic thing as a back yard for them to play in. I just dont know what to do any more to get out of here we have droped the price 3 times, I am always keeping it clean and tidy but every time some one comes through it is always the same issue that the bedroom is to small i dont know how to fix it. Please if you could help get my family out of here to get out of this mess we are in.

  • anne smith
    17 days ago

    Hi Andrew. this is really about my friends . how do i get them to talk to you or be on your show . how can selling a house become the hardest thing you have ever done let alone spent thousands of dollars .8 years ago they built there dream home at Burnett heads qld 4670 . water front property . large 4 bedroom home .now for the past 5 yrs they have had it on the market .been through several agents .been to auction . and what happens nothing .im sure i have a lot of ideas why .but i cant say coz im only a friend ,no one likes there friends telling them what to do . they first put house on market at $899.000. new agents just took over ., STILL NOTHING ,not even a looker .in the last 5 yrs they have spent around $5.000 on agents and advertising . its got to the point where there marriage is now on the rocks ,yes the house is clean . nicely laid out . gardens kept trimmed and clean , the property is at 174 Shelly st Burnett Heads qld this can be seen on agents sites . ray white Bundaberg ))) GO GECKO being there latest agent , im not sure you can help but if you can there names are John & Bobbie Rennie ,0741594653. PLEASE HELP IF YOU CAN THANKS ..my name is Anne Smith .0741556481,0431359100.just also like to say i have watched several of your shows , love them . oh yes i did tell my friends i was going to ask for your help . please please .

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  • Di Fleetwood
    19 days ago

    We have the best view of the Coral Sea / Whitsundays on the top of Airlie Beach in Queensland. Our property is tired and needs a makeover! Don't know where to start, but after watching your latest show this week we would love Shaynna and her team to do the makeover. Are you interested? Di:)

  • Kerrie225
    21 days ago

    Hello team at Selling Houses Australia, I would like to relocate to the Otway Ranges. We moved to Greensborough, Melb., a year and a half ago when my father passed away and left us a home. My son Thomas (who is high functioning Autistic) and I moved from Deans MArsh, which is a lovely community, and where Thomas thrived. We have strong connections to this community, but as I was renting, I beleived it would be better for us financially to move to Melbourne, where we now owned a home. My daughter,Lucy, is attending Melb Uni,and is now happily living on campus. I have put in a new kitchen, and our home is in a terrific location-backing on to a reserve,etc.After ripping out the old orange kithen -( I felt like Marcia Brady waiting for Alice to serve pot-roast!)-and replacing it, the house is almost ready to sell. But I am stumpted. I do not know what to do next, or where my money is best spent. I would appreciate any advice. Thomas is home schooling, because I imagine we will be returning to the Otways soon. But the reality is that I am becoming bogged down with simple design decisions. Please HELP! Kes

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    23 days ago

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  • Belinda Hoe
    24 days ago

    Please we need help, a massive luck change. I am currently undergoing chemo for breast cancer, my husband lost his job after taking off 2 weeks with dr certificate to try and manage me, kids and house in turmoil. My greatest wish before I became sick and what we where striving for was to sell our house and relocate to an acre, more privacy and so the kids can go out and play in the back yard. With the depressed market we need help to enable us to get every cent we possibly can.

  • SUSIE STUBBS
    25 days ago

    PLEASE COME TO MAGARET RIVER WA AND HELP US. OUR HOUSE HAS BEEN ON THE EVER DROPPING MARKET SINCE FEB 2011 IT DOES NEED A BIT OF AN UPDATE ie KITCHENS AND BATHROOMS (WE ARE IN SERIOUS FINANCIAL STRIFE SO THUS FAR HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO DO THE RENOS) BUT IS ON AN AMAZING 1 ACRE BLOCK CLOSE TO TOWN,I WILL BE RECIEVING A SMALL INHERITANCE SOON ENOUGH TO MAYBE DO THE WORK BUT EVERY PENNY WILL COUNT AND WOULD REALLY LOVE YOUR EXPERT OPINION ON THE BEST WAY TO MAKE THE MOST OF IT SO THE HOUSE WILL SELL AND WE CAN DOWNSIZE OUR MORTGAGE AND START LIVING A LITTLE!!!!

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  • Cookie gee
    27 days ago

    we have a house in Bribane that we bought for our kids and grandkids to live in so they would not have to continue to pay rent. It has turned out to be a nightmare and we need to completely renovate it for them to be able to live in it. While we are happy to get the loan to do this, we would like to minimise the cost so the girls do not have to pay too much in mortgage repayments. We would love to be involved in a property makeover. The result would be amazing.
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  • Kay Wright
    April 2012

    Hi, just wondering if you've been North near Gympie in Qld
    We have a turf farm on 120 acres with a newly completed renovated house. The country now is looking it's best, after resent rain, we have had our property on the market for sometime but because of the ecomony people are holding on to their money. We need to sell this farm as our family have grown up and we are not getting any younger.
    Also finding it very hard to keep our heads above water. The real estate agents are saying, people are not looking at property over a millon. We don't no what to do next, we have been hard workers all our life. Please can you help!!!

  • Bronwyn181
    1 minute ago

    Are you accepting applications from owners of units/townhouses? Can't remember having seen any featured on the show but have a beauty for you :)

  • Dorothy Vasiliou
    April 2012

    My entire house needs a makeover but I'm too scared to get individual trades in to do the work. I'm not intending to auction the property but would love Andrew and his superb team to come. Can you help?

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  • Jim66
    April 2012

    Where do you register to have your property considered for the next series (as advertised tonight 8/4/2012)? We have a rental property in Dunsborough, Western Australia that we are struggling to sell. It's been on the market for the last 3 years. We could do with some help!

  • Jim66
    April 2012

    Where do you register to have your property considered for the next series (as advertised tonight 8/4/2012)? We have a property in Dunsborough WA that we are struggling to sell. It's been on the market for the last 3 years. We could do with some help!

  • Jane437
    April 2012

    .....?????

  • Jane437
    April 2012

    Where do you register to have your property considered for the next series (as advertised last night)? We have a rental property in Prospect, Adelaide that we are struggling to sell that could do with some help!

  • Lynette
    April 2012

    love this show...

  • Corinne47
    April 2012

    Love watching this show!! Cant wait for more

  • Yvonne167
    April 2012

    Hi I was wondering where i could purchase the paper sculpture that was featured in Series 5 Divource Episode @ Neutral Bay.cheers

  • Yvonne167
    April 2012

    Where could i buy the paper sculpture picture in series 5 divource house (Neutral Bay)? cheers

  • Donna Fraser
    April 2012

    Love , Love, Love the selling houses Australia marathon. Thank you Andrew , Charlie, & team your work is sensational .... Great ideas, and awesome help to some who really need it. Great job guys! Donna

  • Emily James
    April 2012

    In the 'Fixer Upper' episode, which company did Shana use to get the bathroom tiles painted? Also, where did she get the bedroom cushions from?

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      April 2012

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    • Carly
      April 2012

      I am after the same info!

  • Elle
    April 2012

    Hello, I don't know whether this is a lost cause....but on one of the episodes (I am thinking now it is an older one)...Shaynna used a beautiful paper artwork that was placed over a dining table in which Andrew commented on when they were going through the new done up house...I just want to know who the artist is. Thank you!

  • Pardelope
    April 2012

    Could you please do a follow-up on the properties which hadn't sold by the end of the program? What happened? Did they lower the price? Did they stop paying for rental furniture? Did they change agents? Did they take any other actions?

    • Tania249
      April 2012

      I would expect the homeowners to be paying for the improvements as they are the ones who benefit from the makeover.

    • Anita
      April 2012

      I think the producers should tell people all the facts so viewers don't write nasty comments about homeowners who pay thousands (sometimes tens of thousands) of their own dollars to be on the show. This is a reality tv show that is edited to incite nasty comments from viewers who feel qualified to do so when they are not privy to the facts. In some cases, viewers are watching a rerun of a program produced three years ago and yet make judgements on what is now history. Put my comments to the test , put yourself on tv and see how you fare, before passing judgement on what you see or read about others

    • Tania249
      April 2012

      correction. -Can't

    • Tania249
      April 2012

      Just had a look now on realestate.com.au and it is still on the market. It would appear Andrew was correct and the vendor wants too much for it. Can get through some people sometimes.

    • RachH
      April 2012

      I too would love to know. Especially the terrace house in Redfern :-)

  • Pardelope
    April 2012

    The BEST and most helpful program!!!!

    When does series 6 start?

    When are you coming to WA?

  • Carol
    April 2012

    Where can I purchase the outdoor timber feature that was included in the Redfern episode attached to the old fence?

  • Suzanne280
    April 2012

    Hello just wondering is Charlie single? ;) thanks!

  • Amanda927
    March 2012

    Where can i buy the outdoor wicker furniture that was featured in the inherited Queenslander episode?

  • Amanda927
    March 2012

    Where can I buy the outdoor wicker furniture that was featured in the Everton Park episode?

  • Kieran
    March 2012

    How do i register to get my house onto the show?

    • LifeStyle
      March 2012

      Hi Kieran, you can apply here http://www.lifestyle.com.au/be-on-sellinghouses/

  • Perry5
    March 2012

    Love your show and all things real estate.
    My wife and I built our dream home 1 year ago.
    We have two sons, aged 16 and 14.
    Since then, my employment was made redundant.
    Today, my beautiful wife underwent surgery for cancer.
    We have decided to sell and all enjoy some time together.
    But we need help in staging the home for sale.
    Are you able to help?

  • Perry5
    March 2012

    Love your show and all things real estate.
    My wife and I built our dream home 1 year ago.
    We have two sons, aged 16 and 14.
    Since then, my employment was made redundant.
    Today, my beautiful wife underwent surgery for cancer.
    We have decided to sell and all enjoy some time together.
    But we need help in staging the home for sale.
    Are you able to help?

  • David427
    March 2012

    We have the best house in the best street but have had no offers to buy while the house has been on the market for the last 2 years. We have dropped the price by 40% as we have purchased an apartment and have moved there. The house is quality built, 15 years old and is on a large 1.3 acre block. We are in the above $1m price bracket but every agent who has listed the property has been very impressed with the product and believe the property is now under-valued, well below replacement cost. Any ideas would be appreciated.

    • LifeStyle
      March 2012

      Hi David, to ask Andrew your question, ask here http://www.lifestyle.com.au/andrewwinter/

  • Julie Heib
    March 2012

    from Julie H I have been trying to sell my investment property in Kyneton,Victoria for the last 5 months and cant work out why it is not selling, although it is not the prettiest house in the street. It is 3 bed, 1 bathroom and need to move on.

  • Louise Clark
    March 2012

    My mum and step dad are in dire financial distress. They need to sell their home. After a long time on the market it still hasn't sold. The house is a new build, 5 years old. It has been shown in immaculate condition, but no luck. I need to know that their financial future is secure as my step dad is not well enough to work. how do we get on your show's next series?

  • Gina
    March 2012

    hi, my sister & i have been trying to sell our investment house for 2 years now. We have dropped our price & had several agents trying to sell it, we are now trying to sell it privately but still no bites....We are getting very frustrated with the process....the house is located in a town called George Town, Tasmania only 35 minutes drive from Launceston on the Tamar Valley River, where the intended largest pulp mill is going to be built. Its a solid brick house with 3 bedrooms, polished floorboards, kitchen, bathroom, laundry & large lockup garage. Fully fenced property sits on 668sqm of land with all amenities close by. Your help is needed to sell!!! Thank you :)

  • Brendan W
    March 2012

    Hi Guys, my parents put their house up for sale 2 years ago on Mt Tamborine. It is a unique place 2 bedrooms with lost of living space... It's essential for my parents to sell this to fund their retirement. The house is neat and tidy and really not that bad, but very cluttered and they need help. They would make a great show as they have plenty of opinions !

  • Gale Allen
    March 2012

    How do we LogOn / Register??

  • Liza Brock
    March 2012

    Hi Andrew and Team. Firstly my husband and I love your show. My parents live in Yamba Northern NSW> They have had there house on the market for 2 years and only getting very low offers and only 2. Their property is at the top end of the market - waterfront stunning house, beautifully presented. They have a knew agent now but they really need help. They have dropped the price well below bank value and we all believe have met the market. I would love for you to help them. They wish to move to Queensland to be closer to my brother and I and all the grandkids 7 in total. They have recently gone through some major financial and health issues and just wish to move forward with their lives. I would love for you to help them. Kindest regards Liza

  • chloe beaumont
    March 2012

    stop with the arrogance and you will have a better quality show
    the way andrew and charlie constantly put people down and turn their noses up at some of the jobs they have to do is just rude and I have turned to a different channel If they dont like what is presented to them they should quit this job and go back to their day jobs and leave television celebrity off the resume

    • Suzanne280
      April 2012

      You're demented

    • Brendan W
      March 2012

      Chloe - this is part of the entertainment to joke about the state that some of the houses are in...keep it up lads for those who enjoy the show.

  • Colin96
    March 2012

    Hi Andrew, Charlie and Shaynna,
    Help; my father in-law has been trying to sell his house on the Central Coast for over 4 years through several agents. He is now desperate as he can’t afford the interest let alone any repayments on the mortgage. He is almost 80 and built the house 10 years ago for his wife who unfortunately passed away 8 years ago. It has been difficult for him to move on psychologically whilst in the house and time is now short.
    It is a 4 bed plus study house on a corner block with water views. Can he please get help to sell before it is too late for him to enjoy his remaining time.
    Many thanks, Colin

  • Louise449
    March 2012

    Hello! My name is Louise and I absolutely love your show. Your trio team work so well together and the work done on each home is always clever, classy and smart. My husband and I tried to sell our townhouse 1 year ago and had no success. I'm a minimalist, perfectionist personality type and keep my home this way so I was unsure as to why we didn't sell. We have a newborn baby in a 2 bedroom, 3 bathroom townhouse and desperately need to sell. Large numbers of new builds are going up around our area each month so I have huge fears we will have no success and lose money. Being a young family we cannot afford for this to happen. Our need to buy a house with a yard is very important right now but we do not know what to do. Could you please let me know how I apply for our home to be on your next series. I truly believe with your help, we can sell our lovely little home. Thanks so much for your show! Thanks, Louise.

  • Dean91
    March 2012

    Hello, How do I apply for the next season?
    Cheers Dean

    • LifeStyle
      March 2012

      Hi Dean, you can apply here http://www.lifestyle.com.au/be-on-sellinghouses/

  • Dean91
    March 2012

    Hi, how do we apply for the next season?
    Cheers Dean

  • Lorraine & John Synnott

    Hi Andrew and team,

    We have watched your show and thoroughy enjoyed it. You come up with some great ideas, wonder if you could help us?

    We have a house at Forster on the North Coast. We have had this on the market for over 6 months and no takers.
    The house is split into 2 levels. The top level we use for ourselves family and friends that want to use it. This section has 3 bedrooms 1 bathroom lounge room dining, kitchen and eating area small room either study or storage room.
    On the back of the top story is a balcony that goes across the front and back of the house. Balconies on the top go across the back you can go out via the lounge room or eating area. The front has balconies that go across the front. The 2 bedrooms and loungeroom go out onto the balcony.
    The bottom has 2 bedrooms bathroom kitchen and lounge area.
    The laundy is used by both sections enought room for 2 washing machines.Each have their own clothes line. The driveway is a we bit steep but is ok to go up and down. The garage is with the gentleman in the bottom section. Each have their own entries.
    We would like to have this sold as we are ready to retire but can't with the debt that is on this house.
    Would be great to hear from you
    John

  • karen gilbert
    March 2012

    hi andrew i have my house going up for sale at mount pritchard southwest of sydney its a 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms inground pool all sounds great on paper . its a 50 year old ex houseing i bought 8 years ago at the time it was the cheapest 4 beder on the market in the area so i guess we should exspect the same result now but greed gets the best of you. after watching your program i know with the right updates the house could get a midrange price . my home is open to you and your team if your ever in need of your next chalenge

  • Veronica138
    March 2012

    Hi Andrew & team, I was hoping you could help me, my parents have put their house up for sale, the real estate agent says its a unique place as it isn't your typical semi. It's been on the market for 3 weeks but there hasn't been much interest, usually houses in our area get snapped immediately, we live in maroubra, nsw. My parents are askin for 1.3 million its a 5 bedroom semi with 4 x double sized bedrooms and one single room. The agent doesn't think it will sell at auction as there has been no interest. It goes up for auction next Tuesday night. I was hoping you would be able to offer some advice. It's important for my parents to sell this well as this is their retirement money. I have watched your shows religiously for the past year and have tried to advise them as you might have ( not that they always listen ;) ) especially when it comes to presentation etc however the house is neat and tidy and really not that bad, I just don't know why there is so little interest. Any suggestions or advice ? Thank you :)

  • Geoff54242
    March 2012

    Hi Andrew and team. If you are still looking for houses for your program please consider ours...on the market 4 times for the usual 60 days each time with 4 different agents and different marketing techniques. Always good feedback and no negatives but also no offers... we always let the agent set the price for the market. Any thoughts please?

  • Shane150
    March 2012

    Hello Selling Houses Australia. I have watched your show for several seasons now and enjoy it immensely. My elderly Mother has listed her property for sale in the Hunter Valley for over 12 months with virtually no interest. The house was our family home but sadly the time has come for her to downsize and consider a more manageable option in her retirement. In desperation and from exhaustion in chasing an uninterested market, she has decided to take the property off the market. Help! Your advice would be great and consideration of us for your next series a god send!

  • Natalie Vervest
    March 2012

    Hi Andrew and team,
    My mother in-law has had her (and ex husbands) house on the market for 2 years. A five acre property in the heart of Drysdale, Victoria. Reducing the proce down over time by more than $100,000 ( now sitting at 620-650)hasnt made a diffenence. A change of agent hasnt made a difference.
    The main problem is that my father in-law has moved out and left all the responsibility of keeping the place "inpection ready" to my mother in -law who has serious health issues and is on a disability pension. we help out when we can but live 40 minutes away. My major concern is that after keeping up this place for two years Sheryl (my mother in-law) is wearing out, quickly. the ex-husband doesnt care sell and hense the lack of help from him.
    She is desparate to start her new life in her own place that she can manage. any help/ advice you could offer would be GREATLY appreciated. Natalie

  • Brigit
    March 2012

    We have our home on the market: http://63georgestreet.wordpress.com It has a DA approved and activated for a subdivision. Estimated cost to complete $50,000, so not sure that Dcameron's thought that the hefty estimate of $60,000 is all that hefty. There seems to be quite a push or trend for subdivision at the moment so yes, I too think it would be interesting to take someone through the process.

  • Louise437
    March 2012

    Hi I'm a mum of 3, 2 step kids we are currently living in a half renovated house. My husband and I want to move and with new plans have lost track & cash to finish the house. We have agents in and are concerned we will be stuck on the market we need help and quick. I want to give our kids a country lifestyle and I have given up.

  • Jan
    March 2012

    I enjoy watching your program but having just finished watching the Developer story wasn't happy with the way "renters"were referred to. It was as though you didn't have to bother to much with certain areas as it was only for renters. Renters keep people in the Real Estate business in employment but more times than not are treated like a second class citizen. I have worked hard all my life but have not been fortunate enough to own my own home like most Aussies do so am a "renter". Comments likë "that's all renters need" are offensive. Our needs are less than home owners??

  • carol livingstone

    Hi Andrew & team. We have a unique home on 5 acres on the outskirts of Sydney which has been on the market for 15 months & previously 2 years. We have listed with 4 agents with the same result - no sale. Your show is looking for houses for your next series & I believe ours could be perfect! Would really appreciate some advise on how to secure a sale.

    • Kel
      March 2012

      Hey Carol and the selling houses team. I am in a very similar, outskirts of Sydney, 9 acres and the house has been on the market for 12 months no sale. I agree I would also love some advice on securing a sale. The agent always tells me that the house and price are perfect, but it is the distance, something I cant change. A ep. on rural house selling would be great.

  • Justin79
    March 2012

    Challenge.....my mother has deteriroting health. Since dad died (2001) mum has struggled to cope with the size of her property (outside). Mum had some really bad advice from a financial adviser to reverse mortgage her property to upgrade the inside. The upgrade work well catering for mum's disability. Mums ability to move around is now diminished some what and she has to sell her property in an attempt to buy into the retirement village that will caters for her ever ongoing needs. Your show does outstandingly well in assisting people to mouuve on from their circumstances, I would like .nothing more than my mother to take the chapter in her life and move onto the retirement she deserves. Can you please assist here........

  • Dcameron
    March 2012

    Hello. Don't really get the tonight's show. UnderStand that the vendor didn't have the money to develop. Not sure that I understand that 250k to 400k isn't a good outcome, but that is not my decision. Of course, don't understand the owners true financial position, but mostly don't understand why you would recommend a 25k Reno when as you identified a DA approval could have been the difference between the vendors expectations and the market. Would have been happier to see you take the vendor through that process and engage the appropriate people to see it through. Oops. Just heard you estimate 60k for the DA process. This seems extraordinary, and not what I recall when we went through that process, but if that is what it was, something seems amiss. You guys do amazing work on very tight budgets and have us convinced we could have similar work done with exceptional results however, to not challenge the pricing on the DA process was a disappointment. In short, I don't get it. I could never manage the reno's you do on the budgets you have, but in my experience, could manage an alternative approach (IE. obtaining a DA) at considerably less than you have indicated it would cost. Thanks and look forward to many more shows.

    • ausbrig@yahoo.com.au

      We have our home on the market: http://63georgestreet.wordpress.com It has an approved an activated DA for subdivision. The cost to complete is an estimated $50,000, so I'm not sure that Dcameron's thoughts about the cost being to high are accurate. However with the push/trend toward subdivision at the moment I agree, it would be interesting to see you take someone through the process.

  • Jillian
    March 2012

    Hi there. Can you please tell me where Shaynna got the set of 3 bird prints which she hung in the kitchen in the Hoarder House episode please?

    • LifeStyle
      March 2012

      Hi Jillian, you can ask Shaynna that here http://www.lifestyle.com.au/shaynna/

  • Alicia163
    March 2012

    Hi Andrew and team. Well after watching the "hoarder" episode, I believe you guys are miracle workers and that's what my parents-in-law need. They have a 5 acre block in Burpengary, approx 37km north of Brisbane, which they have had no success selling to date. The reason they are wanting to sell is they have purchased a property 3 hours north of Brisbane and in order to build their dream home on that property, they need to sell their Burpengary home. It may be that the sale price in the current Brisbane market is never going to be achievable based on the condition of the house, however, given their emotional attachment to the house (because they built it and raised their 4 children there), they are not overly willing to budge too much on price. I think they think everyone else will think the house is worth the money ($900K), because they do. They have listed the house with two separate agents however haven't even had a looker over a 1 year period. Whilst they have painted the inside of the house and put in new lighting and done some other touch ups, the house is 28 years old and is crying out for a "Selling Houses Australia makeover". Whilst we have tried to offer advice based on our limited renovation experience, they aren't that receptive, which is where I think you guys could come in very handy. Please help.

  • Alicia163
    March 2012

    Hi Andrew and team. Well after watching the "hoarder" episode, I believe you guys are miracle workers and that's what my parents-in-law need. They have a 5 acre block in Burpengary, approx 37km north of Brisbane, which they have had no success selling to date. The reason they are wanting to sell is they have purchased a property 3 hours north of Brisbane and in order to build their dream home on that property, they need to sell their Burpengary home. It may be that the sale price in the current Brisbane market is never going to be achievable based on the condition of the house, however, given their emotional attachment to the house (because they built it and raised their 4 children there), they are not overly willing to budge too much on price. I think they think everyone else will think the house is worth the money ($900K), because they do. They have listed the house with two separate agents however haven't even had a looker over a 1 year period. Whilst they have painted the inside of the house and put in new lighting and done some other touch ups, the house is 28 years old and is crying out for a "Selling Houses Australia makeover". Whilst we have tried to offer advice based on our limited renovation experience, they aren't that receptive, which is where I think you guys could come in very handy. Please help.

  • susan bartholomew

    i have had our home on the market ,for four years,had to relocate,and bought another home,thinking i would sell old home to pay for new one,then be mortgage free,i am on dissabilty,hubby recently had minor stroke,due i think to stress,of not being able to sell,now renting first home at a loss,and have two mortgages,one on each,HELP!!

  • Ashley124
    March 2012

    Hi Andrew, I am absolutely addicted to Selling Houses Australia and your fantastic team. But I have a challenge for you, I hope you can help. My brother and I have been left my mother's home, (two bedroom excellent condition, fresh paint, new carpet, insulated). Been on the market for more than two years. I've been dropping the price with every agent that has a turn, 10,000 here and 10,000 there, etc!!! But I've also been left my mother's mortgage plus rates and other household bills. I've dropped the price $80,000 so far. I've had the furniture in the house, which looked good but then decided to rent it so I took the furniture out. But couldnt get a tenant, so I had it painted and thought it looks more spacious, light and airy this way. Please Andrew could you help? The house is in Murwillumbah Northern New South Wales.

  • Jeanette100
    March 2012

    andrew and team, you seem to pick interesting and unique properties for your show and my property certainly covers this. i brought the house 22 years ago to bring up my kids and used the backyard as a retail nursery. i have wanted to sell for 5 years but couldn't get pasted the zoning of an old title of "user rights". corrupt wollongong council finally changed the zoning to commercial but i still sat aroung for another year not knowing what to do. last year i put the house and land for auction but got so confussed by the real estate bullshit that the only buyer who wanted to spend money ended up buying up the road. i now know my mistakes but i need someone like you to help me thru the landmine of selling so i can finally retire and take up the next chapter of life - professional golf! help please jeanette 100

  • Peter Kakavoules
    February 2012

    Hey guys, I absolutely love the show! You guys do such amazing things! Keep up the good work!! If you guys are in Melbourne, would love donate my time to be apart of the team!! Thanks Pete

  • A slice of life
    February 2012

    Andrew, we know you are not a local. Under the Real Property Act in Australia sale under mortgagee in possession condition entiles that the Bank has a duty to obtain market value and not sell the property for a discounted price. If they do, then the Bank is in breach of their duties under the mortgage. Could you stop advertising that a forced Bank sale of the property is a cheap sale, is so misleading!

  • Roslyn Wood
    February 2012

    Where does Shaynna get the red knitted bean bags for the lounge room in Episode Divorce House Sale that was on last week. Wanting to get a couple for our library/record room we just completed.

    • Annie
      1 minute ago

      Hi there,

      There from Kas Australia - www.kasaustralia.com.au . Its a gorgeous site with some really lovely things.

  • Jacqui Zettl
    February 2012

    Hi, are you looking at featuring homes in Emu Park, QLD? My parents in law are quite elderly now and need to sell. They are having trouble selling and I believe it is because the house is quite old and needs some TLC to make the sale work. I wish we had the money to help, but sadly cannot and they are pensioners with very little extra to put into the house themselves. I think the house has great potential and I know you would do such an amazing job. If you are still looking and are interested please let me know. Thank you and kind regards, Jacqui.

  • sonia murray
    February 2012

    hello i think your show is awesome .can you please come and help us sell our house its rather large when we have twins at school 6yrs old and we are both working we have tryed so hard but we are going crazy even depression is setteling in we nEED help.can u help.

  • Tracy Watts & David Hearne

    Hi all. We are unfortunately in the same boat as many other people - unable to sell. My husband Dave and I and our three children have an amazing 25 acre property just twenty minutes from Port Macquarie in NSW. The house is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, with glass frontage over the prop, large open deck, two loungerooms, pool room and beautiful grounds etc. As much as we love it here my husband injured his back in the line of duty and can no longer maintain it. To do so may mean spinal fusion and I would rather sell then have him wheelchair bound. We have been on the market for nearly a year and although we have had lots of lookers no offers - we even dropped our price meaning we would actually make a loss! The house and grounds need no major work done however we cannot sell. I really need some advice from the professionals as even the real estate is stumped! Tracy

  • Mitch
    February 2012

    I have an absolute *** fibro house in country NSW. Needs new everything and paint and landscaping. Can u help me with your advice

  • MountElizaUnit
    February 2012

    I'm trying to apply what I've learnt from watching the show to selling my home unit in Mount Eliza VIC. See www.mountelizaunit.com.au for more details.

  • rohan
    February 2012

    While we live in the beautiful northern beaches of NSW some houses can take longer to sell as we found out when we purchased our home. We have been working hard since purchasing to make the changes but as you can appreciate time is limited with 3 children. This really is an amazing house with ocean views and 4 levels but it takes that WOW factor to get you over the edge. Our decision to sell is based mainly on the finish of the house and what we could secure during a campaign and that's what we need help with. Agents are only a part of the selling process Love the location love the house :)

  • Philomena Murphy
    February 2012


    Philomena
    Hi, love the show. I lost my husband suddenly last March and am now in the position where I have to sell the family home as I can't keep up the payments on what's owed to the bank.It is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom (main recently renovated), double garage plus carport, there is also an enclosed tiled patio area. I have had it on the market for about 3 months and have had several open days with absolutely no luck. I could really do with some professional help. I was wondering how I would go about applying for consideration for the show. Many thanks, keep up the good work.

  • Simon143
    February 2012

    Lce the show, my father moved here from the UK and brought a beautiful hilltop home in the wonderful Tweed River area of QLD. After 25 years he is now 74 years young and needs to downsize. The house is in disrepair and needs some real attention, it is affecting his health and wallet and he needs to move. The biggest challenge is the current market, with the house the way it is he is never going to sell it, back in the day this was an amazing property with some of the best views in the area, but as the years have passed this beautiful residence has fallen foul of too big for two people to manage and has become a DIY makeovers dream. I would love for my father to be considered for your next series, his magnetic personality would really draw your viewers in and mean that he could spend his twilight years living his life and not worrying about keeping the house. I am sure you get loads of requests like this, but if you don't ask you dont get. Look forward to hearing form one of your producers soon Regards Simon Dangerfield

  • Michel Cause
    February 2012

    Hi... We live in a very small community and need to sell our house to down size and dump the debt. We've got no idea what is the best way to go about selling and what is the best thing to do for the area that we live in... Ideally we would love maximum dollars with minimum fuss... Please help.

  • Kiwidad
    February 2012

    Great show tonight and wonderful transformation of the back garden !!! Congrats to the lovely neighbours that provided access, not all Sydnsiers are as accomodating. Having said all this my partner and I are having a disagreement as to Peters background. I think he is dutch or similar area and my wife thinks he's Irish !! Help someone !!!!

  • Linda
    February 2012

    Hi My neighbour has been trying to sell their house for 12 months with no luck. I would love to see you do a makeover on it. It's a tudor style house and he is an interesting character. Betts PLace West Pennant Hills. Cheers

  • Carol
    February 2012

    Best show always watching love it

  • Cheryl320
    February 2012

    Best show on TV

  • Cheryl320
    February 2012

    This is the best show I love the ideas and all the changes you make. I am sad when the show goes off air for a break enjoy enjoy enjoy

  • Nanda Rihi
    February 2012

    Hi guys, I love your show very much.I would like to know about more spray bench tops for the kitchen.I find out to laminate bench tops cost me $ 2,234. My kitchen is 12 years old.Please help where to go and thank you very much.

    • Renew Bathrooms & Kitchens

      Hi Nanda We are Renew Bathrooms and Kitchens which is a resurfacing company based in the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne. If you are interested in a free quote or some great ideas give us a call on 1300 550 371 or www.bathmagic.com.au. Thanks Renew Bathrooms & Kitchens

    • Resurfacing Australia
      February 2012

      Hi Nanda Rihi We are Resurfacing Australia and we do the resurfacing for Selling Houses Australia. You can contact your local Kitchen and Bathroom Resurfacer by emailing us at info@resurfacingaustralia.com.au and you can find more information about us at www.resurfacingaustralia.com.au which has a full list of our benchtop colours. Thank you Resurfacing Australia

  • Margaret
    February 2012

    Would be good if you could include the names of the plants please - very interested in the ones used in the Heathcote makeover.

  • Donna514
    February 2012

    Would like to know how to apply for the show please, my dad has had his beach house on the market for 4yrs now and on our 3rd real estate we need help please.

  • Pardelope
    February 2012

    Hi Kellie 171. I am an avid viewer of Selling Houses Australia but am in no way connected with the show.

    I read your story - and am very sorry that you are having such a bad time with your health. A bit of advice - contact CentreLink to see if you qualify for Sickness Benefit or Disability Support Pension. These do not pay much, but at least you will have some money coming in while you are unwell AND you should qualify for pharmaceutical and other concessions if you are on SB or DSP. Best wishes...hope your health improves soon.

  • Aldo
    February 2012

    Would love you to visit my 3 bedroom house with many problems and advise best course of action for sale purposes. It's a 1950 Fibro cottage.

    • LifeStyle
      February 2012

      Hi there, You can apply for the show here http://www.lifestyle.com.au/property/want-to-be-on-tv.aspx

  • lisajade
    January 2012

    Hi there,
    Just wondering if anyone knows what the theme song for Selling Houses Australia is? My mum has been wondering for ages!
    Thanks :)

    • LifeStyle
      February 2012

      Hi there, the opening titles were comopsed specially for the show.

  • Regina Ioannides
    January 2012

    How can we get on your show? Im a single mum of 3 young kids, who lives with her ageing parents and a sister, this house needs renovations, its a 3 bedroom house and its small with the amount of people that live here, can we get you to come and visit our property? If you can email me back regards.

    • LifeStyle
      February 2012

      Hi there, You can apply for the show here http://www.lifestyle.com.au/property/want-to-be-on-tv.aspx

  • Jess
    January 2012

    Please sell my house! It's 3 houses in 1. There is my mother and father in law in one house. My sister in law, her husband and 3 1/2 kids in 2nd house and then ME, my husband and my son who is 15months. We all need a new house each. This house is joied. DEFINATELY A CHALLENGE FOR THE CREW! email me at jesskjones@hotmail.com

  • naomee
    January 2012

    can any one help me out there.. i want to buy a property in qld that has only a house shed.. they tell me i cant live in it.. what does that mean.. they tell me its a weekender.. what does that mean.. i can only live in it on weekend... can i make it in to a house when i have the money.. i dont have much money. as i was living in a rented house and it got damage from the last floods. if you have the anwser please wright to me on naomee39@hotmail.com

  • Laura
    December 2011

    One of our favourite shows. Have Austar and series link it. Hope they can help us soon.

  • Kellie171
    December 2011

    Hi Guys, I love your show and watch it all the time. I REALLY need your help though. I purchased two properties 18 months ago (after breaking up with my ex partner when he assaulted me), and due to illness I'm unable to keep both of them. Over the last 18 months my lungs have collapsed approximately 20-30 times (seriously I'm not joking), anyway my problem is every time my lungs collapse I'm hospitalsed or at the very least I simply can't work. The Doctor's are strongly recommending an extremely radical surgery called a thoracotamy and pluerectomy as the only solution to my extremely painful and debilitating condition. However, I'm unable to have the surgery as I can't afford to, the surgery would require a minimum of 4-6 months off work for the procedure and recovery. I'm a single mum of three children and I fear if I can't sell my property I'm going to lose everything (I'm one month behind on my mortgage repayment and that's without mentioning anything else). I'm so desperate to resolve this issue I'm actually emailing you from hospital right now. I have had the property on the market since March, but as I haven't been able to do anything to get the property finished no one has showed any interest. The other problem I have is that I employed a tradesman to help renovate the house, however he did very little work, he didn't finish any of the jobs he started and took all of my money, I was devastated that someone could do something like that to us, this guy worked at my house on and off (mostly off) for about 4 months. During that time he would eat meals with the family and even came to my birthday party. The Dr's say that the extreme stress (financial and otherwise) may be contributing to the pneumothoracies (collapsed lungs). Please, if you could help me it would alter not only my life but the lives of my mother (who ends up looking after my 4 year old when I'm in hospital) and my children's lives as well. I'm usually a very positive person, I'm a registered nurse and love helping people, however at this point in time I'm finding it really difficult to be positive. I'm running out of option, strength and will, and at this point I really can't see a way out. If you can PLEASE help. Regards Kellie

  • rose trimbounas
    November 2011

    hi, I would really like some help to sell my house in Bathurst Country NSW, about 2 to 3 hours from Sydney. We need to sell it, to buy our own family home in Sydney. We have had this house now for 8 years, and have made no money on it, and our tennants have completely trashed our house. We are unable to sell it. We have put it on the market about 3 times over the years, and had no interest in it at all.....I really need your help, as we are struck in this situation.

  • Hayley
    November 2011

    We have tried to sell our 4br house at Pambula Beach NSW now for 12 months it is a beautiful house and in a great location it is tenanted on a week to week basis with very good tenants need to sell it is on www.sailsrealestate.com.au help please
    Regards
    Hayley NSW

  • KRYSTYNA, ALBECK &  VIC ESSEX

    Dear SHA - TIME!
    GREAT TV-SHOW - CONGRATULATION!!

    SO, MY PARTNER & I WE ARE OVER 60 - WE LOVE THE INTERESTING PROGRAM WITH A SUPER IDEAS ABAUT SALE HOMES IN AUSTRALIA.
    OURE PROBLEM ARE SALE2-STORE HOUSE IN ADELAIDE HILLS-WITH A BEAUTIFUL PANORAME OF ADELAIDE, BUT WE HAVE MANY JOBS TO DO.
    MY PARTNER WAS STARTED TO RENOVATED THE HOUSE ALONE, BUT HIS HEALTH IS VERY BAD AT THE MOMENT- HEAVY ASTMA.
    PLEASE HELP US TO SALE THE HOUSE SO BEAUTIFUL LIKE IN TV -
    QUICK AS A POSSIBLE!
    WE WANT MOVE NEXT YEAR IMMEDIATELY!

    THANKS
    KRYSTYNA & VIC FROM ADELAIDE

    P.S. I LOVE YOUR FANTASTIC IDEAS!!

  • Edwina18
    November 2011

    I have read a few comments on here about how people have had their properties on the market for long periods of time. Not only is it devasting for them it is far worse for someone like myself who has the knowledge and experience of how to maximise the the sale price and reduce the time on market. The best advice I can give, 1) Hire a Professional Real Estate Photographer to photograph your home, not the agent or a regular photographer 2) declutter your home, don't just make it tidy, pack away anything that you don't use on a regular weekly basis and 3) If you aren't getting any buyer interest sorry but the price is too high. For more tips on how you can improve your chances of selling if you are unable to get on a great show like Selling Houses Australia go to https://www.facebook.com/UnrealEstatePhotography

  • Jim Best
    October 2011

    I watch the show and enjoy every minute. I try and compare what you achieve with each house and I am amazed and disappointed at the same time. I have a house with complications I desperately need to sell at the right price so we are able to start fresh. I am stuck thousands of km's away and not able to fix what needs to be fixed without difficulty. the area is a tough area to sell in. Any advice or help would be gratefully accepted. Many thanks

  • Steve
    October 2011

    Hi SHA team. Thank you for such great advice you give home buyers or sellers like me. Due to the information I gathered from watching SHA I was able to accept an offer on my house less than a week after putting it on the market.

  • Brionyloon
    October 2011

    Hi there, my Aunty & Uncle Recently decided that they were going to relocate to Victoria fro WA to help me with my kids. They put their house on the market & it sold, so a house in Victoria was purchased. 3 days before settlement the sale fell through (lots of money was lost on legal fees) They are pensioners and currently finding it difficult making it work having no savings & running two houses. I have lent them a lot of money and would be happy to put some money on the table to refresh their old & small house in Cooloongup. It would be fantastic if you could help, I feel terrible they moved her to help me with my kids & now they could loose everything. I know with some of your flair (because the house is so small it would be a quick fix). I have heaps of photos etc & really hope that you can help them, they gave up everything for me!

  • precious peet
    October 2011

    hi there need help in selling my house which has been in the market for quite sometime now. i have already spent nearly 15k for the upgrade but still not geting any interest. would appreciate your help thanks

  • W  Dent
    October 2011

    We live on 27 acres 10 minits inland from Seal Rocks on the mid north coast nsw. We have a 4 bedroom home with inground saltwater pool, fruit trees, vegetable gardens horse poddocks with stable and much more. Been trying to sell for 2 years with no luck. lf our situation interests you call 0424127555. Thanks

  • Will25
    October 2011

    Hi there, we have a house in Mentone VIC - and we are really wanting to sell it. The house is extra large with 12 bedrooms and is particularly hard to sell. Although it is only a 2 minute walk to Mentone Beach - a property this large can only attract certain buyers. A month ago our agent forwarded an email from you showing some interest to feature our home on your program. My mother would like to join this program because she wants to sell the home. How can we follow this up with you? My mother's email address is aracelibanaag@y7mail.com.

  • Lynne Forsytne
    September 2011

    In the unfinished house in Adelaide (Wanting mid $900's). Shayna put a beutiful print over the master bed. It had pink/grey flower shapes. Was wondering where I could get something similar

    Lynne

  • sick little cupcake

    Congratulations Andrew on winning the Astra award. I voted for you!

  • gina
    July 2011

    I am just watching the show. I don't really like this one, but when it is done i think i will like it. It is looking Great so far.

  • Teresa108
    July 2011

    i am so impressed with the renovations that i have seen on the show. i was wondering if Shaynna would come and advise on renos even if i dont want to sell my home. she does such a beautiful job, i can see that my home is outdated, but im not sure what to do to change it.

  • vivienne Healy
    July 2011

    omg i love your show shayanna you are an inspiration i have resedntly moved in with my partner and the house has not been touched since the 70's when it was first built we have very attractive purple tiles in out bathroom to match the purple bath and vanity lol along with lobey brown tiles in the hall i am in the process and making our home a palace and with you great ideas and your eye for styl it has inspired me so much in what i wanna do to our home thank you so much for giving me the inspiration and the direction to make our house a beautiful home... my partner however is not as happy as the bank balance is getting a trashing now i am in love with laura ashley inspired by you on your show. Keep up the great work guys so nice to see so many happy people being released for the stress of selling with your help great show and you so deserved the award keep up the good work. Charlie will also inspire me to do my gardens once i get round to that im sure :o).

  • Kath
    July 2011

    Hi - LOVE the show - am watching the episode re: Portarlington and the house built in 1990 - and Andrew has referred to the couple as "the girls" throughout. They are about 52 and 58 years of age!!!! Seriously Andrew -
    they are women - and you should aspire to more appropriate language.
    all the best - kath

  • Cathy Marsh
    July 2011

    Hi Guys - I absolutely love the show and never miss an episode. Through a recent bout of ill helath I enjoyed many hours of repeats of the show as well as the more recent episodes. Not being able to do too much around the house or garden it was such a visual escape for me to lose myself in your wonderfully entertaining and informative episodes. Now back in reasonable health i am busting to get into my garden and do a few things around the inside of the house. I have only recently had a good look around this web page and must say it is fantastic.
    Love your show guys - keep up the great work and good luck at the ASTRAs

  • Veronica Todaro

    A house in the next street in our Hoppers Crossing suburb, we have seen for sale intermittently for 10 years, and I am told, it has been on the market off and on for 18 years. It is a huge Italian fashioned mansion complete with marble and gold fittings, chandeliers and a 'gone with the wind' staircase, surrounded by a sea of first home buyers homes, on a main road. No one has been able to sell it. I would love to see Andrew, Shaynna and Charlie rise to the challenge and help the owner out, and see what their solution would be to what seems the ultimate unsellable house.

  • Lisa Martin
    May 2011

    Love this show and after watching many many hours of the great advise I was able to put it to good use and my home sold in 8 days ! Now I can move on to bigger and better things.. :-)

  • Paul98
    March 2011

    Addicted to the show. I work away - until the QLD floods stopped work so been home 3 months, been trying to sell the home for 6 months now. Willing to do anything to make it more sellable. Need to sell so we can take stress out as we have a buisness as well with house behind it which needs everything before we can move in there. My house is on 10 acres, good views to the suburbs and sea. Guess we just need the wow factor to get the buyers but unsure what to do, keeps me busy maintaining property. Want to move on for a better future though giving up a good lifestyle. If your looking for a nplace in Adelaide check mine out. Elders real estate on all house internet sites. Lot 5 Medlow rd Uleybury. Cheers Paul

  • Teka_au
    February 2011

    Hi there! I just want to congratulate you guys on a great show! I just love it! What makes it even better is that your show is the only show that my 8 years old twin girls also love. Your show beats the "Disney Channel" with my kids, and that is a nice change for me! :-) Keep up with the great work! Cheers! Teka

  • Maureen Galiber
    February 2011

    Hi,
    Would like some help in selling my house. I live in Terranora NSW have a million dollar view house is immaculate. The house has been on the market since may of last year. I have reduced the price by over a $100,000.00. Now the price is in the high 600,000.00 please what more can I do.

  • Liz60
    February 2011

    Hi there,
    we were recently flooded in January in Brisbane, we are currently living in emergency housing and fighting with our insurance company.
    my 7 year old son is petrified about going back to our house and when we do he refuses to get out of the car when we ask why he says if the water comes back we can get out quicker, he has only now slept in his room, he is so traumatised by it all. The only solution we can see for his mental health is to fix our house up and sell it asap. We are only entitled to stay in the emergency housing for another 5 months and then we have to find somewhere else to live. We have about $100,000.00 to fix our house as there is alot to do, but I am scared that we wont get it fixed and sold by the time we have to move and we will have no where else to go.
    Can you help me fix my house and sell it- PLEASE
    Thanks

    • Sonia Harding
      May 2011

      Hi Liz, Im really sorry to hear about your predicament. Unfortunately you have to be on the market already and struggling to sell. If you are now on the market and cant sell please email sellinghouses@beyond.com.au with your story and details. Thanks Sonia (Selling Houses production team)

  • loveablelinda
    February 2011

    just watched Bob's home on selling houses Australia extreme this is the first tiime I have been brought to tears well done team you did a awsome job on this home and I thought Bob was a great sport.

  • anytakersSOS
    February 2011

    come and do a makeover on mine..mostly on market for 8 years.. its getting embarrassing. SOS.. I am happy to get a loan to pay renovation costs. On Mid North Coast too.

  • Susan47
    January 2011

    HI MY NAME IS SUE, i LOVE WATCHING YOUR SHOW AND THINK SOME OF THE RESULTS ARE JUST AMAZING. I HAVE A HOUSE IN WINCHELSEA AND LOVE IT VERY MUCH AND WANT TO STAY. THERE IS NOTHING ON TV FOR SOME ONE LIKE ME WHO NEEDS A HOUSE FACELIFT, ALMOST IN ALL ROOMS, BUT NEEDS GUIDANCE IN THE BEST WAY TO GO ABOUT IT. YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE INSPIRING THINGS THAT LOOK GREAT ON TV , BUT WHEN YOU GO OUT TO CREATE A CERTAIN LOOK IT IS HARD TO FIND WHAT YOU WANT. MY HUSBAND IS A BUILDER, SO LABOUR IS NOT AN ISSUE IS IS JUST HOW TO PUT THE WHOLE THING TOGETHER. I WISH THERE WERE SOMETHING OUT THERE FOR PEOPLE LIKE US NOT JUST THOSE THAT WANT TO SELL. KIND REGARDS SUE. LOOK FORWARD TO WATCHING SELLING HOUSES EXTREME.

  • Julie
    January 2011

    HELP!!!! Our house has been on the market for 4 years it has been rented all that time but we need to sell it fast. It is a 25 year old 4 bedroom, two bathroom with study massive rumpus room with a storage room next to the rumpus totally repainted and recarpeted/tiled - kitchen 7 years old - two storey house on a 1000sq block with double garage it is located in Nelson Bay NSW. We need to be on your show! please....

  • Meredith16
    January 2011

    Hi guys we have been trying to sell our house for a year now, it is a beautiful home in Berwick Victoria sitting on top of a hill look out to Western port bay. Our problem is we have power lines that you drive under to get to the house. Everyone that sees the house loves it but can't get their heads around the wires. It is on 2.25 acres, more info on Real estate.com property no. Is 107070078 or contact Frank Facey Berwick. If you have some ideas for me I would love to hear them. Rgds Meredith

  • luke
    December 2010

    hello guys great show i was blown away with the mitchem transformation top job , i have a house that i can not sell in a small costal town in south australia this is an 8 year old home i built myself (ie some things need finnishing) the major problem seems to be the lay out but i can not think of a way to fix the issues people have mentioned well to a deacent price any how i am sure there is an effective answer but not sure what it could be. Normanville South Australia is a great holiday spot approx 1 hour south of adelaide i have a 2 story 4 bedroom home with some sea views but it has been on the market for over a year ! if this sounds like something you might be able to help me with i would love some advice/help please! thanks luke

  • Craig & Emma Treicis
    December 2010

    Hi There,
    We would like to find out how Metro West Resurfacing can be of assistance on any of your shows, we specialise in resrufacing Benchtops/kitchens/bathrooms/basins etc.
    We are based in Sydney Metro NSW, so would lover to hear from someone to assist us in getting on the show.
    Regards
    Craig Treicis
    Metro West Resurfacing
    0411 497 480
    www.metrowestresurfacing.com.au

  • Stef
    November 2010

    Hi, we had our house on the market in 2008 and it was also on the Phil Down Under show at that time but the family chose another house. We then decided to renovate because any offers we got (one) were unnacceptably low. We are close to the end of the reno but are running out of money and ideas and in our current situation will have to put the house on the market again. Can you help us?

  • wendy holland
    November 2010

    We would like to sell our house next year 2011 we live in turramurra NSW.
    Can you please let me know how we could particpate in your fabulous show? Thankyou

  • shane f
    November 2010

    how do I find out how to get my house on the show?

  • Olga Paras
    November 2010

    We need help with our property but do not want it televised.
    I deally we would love to receive the advise and help for our garden and home
    from selling houses Australia, with them actually helping us fix our home .
    We have 3000,00 dollars to spend for now and need your help.
    Is this possible or do we have to look for trademen ourselves?

  • Sophie
    November 2010

    Help!!
    Can you please help my mum?
    My name is Sophie Krieger and I am 16 years old. The worst thing happened today. The person who had agreed to buy our old house was supposed to “exchange contracts” today. Instead, he changed his mind and pulled out of the agreement. My mum is completely devastated now. She has been trying to sell the house since April 2010 and she has even put the price down more than she wanted to.
    She should be celebrating about not having to worry about money anymore and only having to worry about getting better. Now she’s been on the phone all day talking to the banks. She’s trying to figure out how she can sort out this terrible situation. The people who were renting our Cowra house moved out yesterday too. So, now mum won’t have the money from their rent either!
    My mum has been very sick for the last five years. She’s been in and out of hospital and still taking care of me. She is a single parent and has been for the past 15 years. When I was 2 years old, my mother moved us from Sydney to Cowra so that I could have a “fun” childhood (which I did!). My mum bought a house in Cowra when I was three. We loved the house and living in Cowra. When I was 8, my mum took a job in Bowral – working as a high school teacher in a private school. She took the job there so that when I started high school she would be able to send me to a really good school. So, we moved to Bowral. Mum has been renting out our Cowra ever since. We rent a house in Bowral. I’m now in Year 10 in the private school and I love it! But, my mum doesn’t work there anymore.
    My mum (her name is Leonie) had to quit her job last year because she just got so sick that she couldn’t work full-time anymore. She was in hospital for 6 weeks and then couldn’t work for 6 months. She can only work part time now until she is fully recovered. Now she’s working part-time but really hard at a High School. She’s teaching literacy to kids who can’t read or write properly. She’s so much happier and healthier now – but I’m really worried. I really worried that she will get sick again now because she has to start worrying all over again about how to sell the house and pay all our bills. She doesn’t tell me all the details because she doesn’t want me to worry. But I worry anyway.
    My mum is my hero and I love her so much. She never buys stuff for herself and she always makes sure that I have want I want and what I need. She never complains and she always says that everything will work out for the best. But, my mum doesn’t deserve all this worry. Can you please help my mum sell our house? The house is for sale on the internet and you can see it at this web address:
    http://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-cowra-106554186
    Please let me know if you can help. Or, maybe you know someone else or another tv show that can help. My mum is the best mum ever and not many 16 year old girls would say that about their mum’s! Please help her.
    Yours sincerely.
    Sophie
    P.S. We live in NSW, Australia

  • Grace Alfa
    November 2010

    Hi, would anyone know if 'Selling Houses Australia' Team can complete just a renovation jobs? Me and my husband really like the style which cost involved with the whole renovation is affordable and quite reasonable.
    How about if we'd like to have out home renovated by the Team but we don't want to sell it yet?
    Can 'Selling Houses Australia Team' do that?

  • hobartmum
    November 2010

    Hi i love your show as well. but im in need of some reall help. I live in Tassie have a great house magic views and after having a car accident unfortunatly have to sell to move just 1.5kg nearer town so i can walk to shops ect. My home has been on the market for 4mths I know that dosent seem long to a lot of people but when you depend on others it feels like a life time. Hope you can give me some tips on what to do.

  • Katrina41
    November 2010

    totally enjoy this program only wish you could come out here and do my place except it's not for sale, it's my home. although i do have 2 other properties that could use your help one is going back on the market the other not sure about. anyway keep up the extremmely valuable work and show.

  • linda byrne
    November 2010

    i am a fan for 2 reasons.i love the end product & also i can tell my children who accuse me of being a clutter bug.to watch your show as they will get to see what a real clutter bug is.yes i love to be surrounded by nice things but honestly how some people live is beyond words.i do not think i have anything to worry about.lindy lou

  • Rachael12
    October 2010

    Love the show, am so addicted to it. I have a small property, 28 acres with a 6 bedroom house on it. The problem is, it is in a small country town and I need to sell it asap. It's just my daughter and myself and a lot of ghost now in this house. Any suggestions? Have had 1 offer, but it was $100,000 under the asking price. Way to low.

    • Dora Weekley
      October 2011

      Hi Rachael, I work on Hot Property, the real estate show hosted by Michael Caton (airs on Channel 9) that follows everyday Australians through the trials and tribulations of auctioning their homes and finding somewhere to live. If you're considering putting your property up for auction, or you would like to talk to me about being involved in the show, I'd love to hear from you. My email address is dora_weekley@beyond.com.au

  • Trisha
    October 2010

    Andrew you have the best show on TV. The UK can keep their Honourable. sheeesh

  • Jo Tabe
    September 2010

    Love the show

  • Chris Taylor
    August 2010

    Hi, Does anyone recall the name of the product used in a recent episode that was a spray-on product on the kitchen benchtop that left a finish that looked like caesstone/granite? Thank you. Chris

    • Resurfacing Australia
      November 2011

      Hi Chris The actual resurfacing shown in Selling Houses Australia is used by Resurfacers from Resurfacing Australia. You can find your local Resurfacer by contacting us on www.resurfacingaustralia.com.au. You can also find our details on the episode fact sheet.

    • Craig & Emma TREICIS
      December 2010

      Hi Chris,

      Metro West Resurfacing can resurface you benchtop.
      If you would like more information on our services etc, please call Craig on 0411497480.

  • Jan Harrison
    1 minute ago

    Does Shayna do makeovers for those not wanting to sell. As I have a 29 year old house which we are trying to modernise but its so expensive and she does the makeovers so cheaply and they look so terrific
    Jan

  • peta matheson
    August 2010

    hi we have been trying to sell our house now for 6 months and have only 4 people come through and we really need to sell soon are there any tips or things we can do i am lost and need assistance we have a 4 bedroom brick home on 11.5 acres with 5 car acc and we have had some work done in the front yard for water drainage and they have really buggered it now we are out of money and options please please help peta

  • janet
    July 2010

    hi
    in the episode from west footsgray, u bought a kitchen , can u tell me where it is and the name of the place

  • tracy
    July 2010

    on this weeks episode you sourced all building products from a warehouse. What was it called and do they have one in sydney

    • Joanna
      December 2011

      I am looking for this mystical warehouse too! I don't think it actually exists.

    • wayne
      December 2011

      im looking for the same place, any luck?

  • Damo
    July 2010

    The house around the corner from me has been for sale for 4 years, but the houses around this area are selling in 2 weeks. How do I get this house onto your show? Damian http://westsydneyweather.co.cc/weatherstation.htm

  • Fred
    1 minute ago

    Could it have been this one....

    http://www.cocoonfires.com

  • Chevelle
    July 2010

    Hi,

    I am also looking for a stockist for the hanging fireplace. Such a good I idea, I can't wait to hear more about them.

    Chevelle of ACT

  • Carol Maxwell
    July 2010

    Hello to all of you and CONGRATS on winning the award. I have a very small lounge which would benefit from a fireplace. In the makeover of Wakerville you used a hanging fireplace price $900, it was black and worked with ethanol. Please advise where I can source this fireplace...it would solve my problem and look stylish at the same time.
    Thank you. I love this show it has helped me organise my new home. Best regards Carol

    • shannon
      July 2011

      Hi, I work for the company that sells them. You can get them from vioflame or ecosmart

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