Filming wraps in Bulleen as My Reno Rules prepares its launch after months of work on the two rebuilt homes
Adrian Portelli has finished filming My Reno Rules and celebrated with a pink Porsche reveal as Seven gears up to challenge The Block.
The LMCT+ founder confirmed the first season has wrapped in a new Instagram post where he unveiled his freshly painted pastel Carrera GT now dubbed the “Flippy Mobile”.
“We are not here to take part. We are here to take over,” Portelli wrote.
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“Filming for My Reno Rules has officially been completed. I cannot wait until this airs on Channel 7.”
The supercar was photographed outside the two ageing homes in Pinnacle Cres Bulleen that anchor the 2026 series.
Portelli bought both properties for about $2.7m and stepped in as principal sponsor of the show.
My Reno Rules has already broken from The Block format with Seven scrapping auctions in favour of giving away two fully furnished homes during a live finale.
Adrian Portelli confirms filming has wrapped as he reveals a bold pink supercar during the final days of the Bulleen build. Picture: adrian_portelli/Instagram
Portelli marks the end of the Bulleen renovation with a pink supercar moment as crews finish the new TV reno series Picture: adrian_portelli/Instagram
Host Dr Chris Brown said earlier the series will deliver “genuinely life changing moments” for viewers and contestants.
Filming faced a mid season halt when suspected asbestos was discovered inside the Bulleen homes.
Work stopped immediately under Victorian law while licensed assessors carried out testing and removal.
“Any home built before 1990 can have asbestos in the eaves the switchboards the bathroom or the laundry,” an industry insider said.
“In Victoria the process is clear. You stop work get a licensed assessor to test it then a qualified removalist fences it off strips it safely and gets a clearance certificate before anyone returns.”
The LMCT Plus founder unveils a pink supercar as My Reno Rules completes its Bulleen shoot ahead of the 2026 launch Picture: adrian_portelli/Instagram
Property experts have backed Bulleen as the right battleground for Channel 7’s new series.
Belle Property and Hockingstuart Victoria director Anthony Webb told Newscorp Australia the location was a major selling point for the program.
“Bulleen is a brilliant spot for a show like this. It is undervalued with great freeway access and a strong community.”
Melbourne buyers advocate Cate Bakos said the suburb offers a steadier base than regional tourist hotspots.
“I would much rather see a show focus here than a holiday destination where markets are volatile,” she said.
Cate Bakos backs the choice of Bulleen and says metropolitan markets offer steadier conditions than regional hotspots
Anthony Webb says Bulleen is the right setting for a reno series with solid demand and strong local fundamentals
Television analyst Colin Vickery said Seven’s ambitions are clear but the risk is significant.
“They certainly will not put it directly against The Block but even outside that slot coming second at something Nine already does exceptionally well is always going to be a big uphill climb,” Mr Vickery said.
“Seven clearly wants to get back into this space but he jury is still very much out on whether they can successfully challenge a show like The Block.”
My Reno Rules launches in 2026 on Channel 7 and 7plus.
Dr Chris Brown will front a live finale with Adrian Portelli and LMCT+ as the rebuilt Bulleen homes are given away in real time. Picture: David Caird
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