From Steph and Gian to Gav and Waz: Inside The Block’s biggest property flips

Former Block contestants have gone on to deliver some enormous real-world property moves, with 10 standout projects bought for a combined $15.4m later changing hands for more than $35.7m. The Block has handed contestants millions, but some of its biggest names have also been behind more than $35.7m in off-screen property sales. Across 10 standout projects involving Block alumni, the homes were bought for a combined $15.4m before later changing hands for more than $35.7m. That is a price difference of more than $20.3m, although it is not profit, with renovation, construction, stamp duty, finance and selling costs varying between projects.RELATED: Block finale in jeopardy over Aus law change‘ People think I bludge’: Block star’s sad health update ‘Absurd’: Block winner calls out judges’ call For 2023 winners Steph and Gian Ottavio, the most valuable part of their Block experience was not their $1.85m payday. SJO Architects founder and Japandi Estate co-founder Steph Ottavio said appearing on the show had come at a pivotal point in the couple’s lives and changed what they believed they could achieve. “For sure, I think what we learned on the show was invaluable,” Ms Ottavio said. “It ...