Selling Houses Australia

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?

In the Hunter region Trish and her late husband bought a church to convert and become their forever home. When he sadly died she was left grieving and with a half finished project. Now she needs to sell so she can move to South Australia to care for her mum who lives with dementia. But the scale of the work needed to finish the holy home is putting buyers off. It has no street appeal, it's unclear where the main entry is and the entire building is in dire need of a paint job. Inside, it's hard to see through the clutter to the historic building beneath. The DIY kitchen needs to feel finished and the open plan means the bedroom severely lacks privacy. Can the Selling Houses team perform miracles and help Trish start a new life?

After raising 10 kids, Jackie and Terry were ready to sell the enormous family home on the Mornington Peninsula, retire and hit the road. The market, however, had other ideas, and their target price of 1.6 million met with zero interest. Local buyers favour turnkey properties they can move into without doing anything - not a ginormous 5 bedder 20 years out of date with an impossibly small kitchen. An urgent upgrade is desperately needed, but with a limited budget and so much to do, it was all down to Wendy and Dennis to show it's not size that matters, its what you do with it that counts.

Brothers Wade and Dale's dad Ken recently died, and they are now tasked with the enormous job of selling his huge property in Sydney's Windsor Downs. Ken had previously tried to sell but the dated, dark house and overgrown garden didn't attract buyers. The brothers cannot afford to keep the house due to high maintenance costs, rates and taxes so they urgently need it to sell. They hope the Selling Houses team will be able to transform this rundown property back to its former glory and make it the perfect fit for family buyers.

Sarah and Tom bought a house in Tumby Bay in South Australia and moved with their three young boys. They wanted to extend the house but Sarah bought a rundown bus instead. They tried to renovate it, but made it worse. They realised they lacked the skills and it's been sitting in their backyard ever since. Sarah and Tom are experiencing the pressure of increased interest rates on their mortgage and are struggling to keep up. They've tried to sell it to recoup some of their money, but nobody wants it. They need help. So, in a Selling Houses first, we're taking on the greatest challenge yet. A bus.

Sonya and Dan thought they'd found their forever home in Turramurra, in Sydney's affluent northern suburbs. They renovated to create the perfect house to raise 2 young kids - but 14 years later, those same kids need much more space, and the forever home doesn't seem so forever. After 2 sales campaigns, Sonya and Dan didn't receive a single offer - their unusual floorplan a huge turnoff for the market. Wendy and Dennis can make the best of a bad hand, but to get anywhere near the target price of 2.5 million, Sonya and Dan's house needs fundamental changes, and the biggest number Wendy has ever asked for. In a Selling Houses Australia first, Wendy will completely change the floorplan to a new layout that will transform the house, giving it a beautiful new kitchen with an invaluable indoor outdoor connection, a luxurious sanctuary-like lounge / dining, and creating a brand new master with ensuite.

For the last 6 years, Bec & Jared and their young family have been loving life on the Gold Coast. When an investment property in a nearby suburb came up, the opportunity to secure their financial future was too good to miss. They bought an 80's build 4 bedder in Mermaid Waters for 1.55 million dollars, with the idea to knock it down, rebuild and sell for a profit, helping to reduce their existing mortgage. But suddenly - everything went wrong. The builders pulled out, Bec lost her job and the interest rates skyrocketed, leaving this young family unable to afford their plans and with TWO mortgages to pay. They tried to sell, but lowball offers of 1.1 million meant they were looking at half a million loss! With only 80 thousand dollars for renovations, Wendy and Dennis have to work miracles.

In Sydney's idyllic Sutherland Shire, Nicky, Danny and their kids have outgrown their fibro cottage. The family's climbing the walls. So, they need to move to a bigger home. But they can't sell their existing one. Buyers feel there's too much work needed to bring the place up to scratch and the facade, with its exterior that is painted 50 shades of brown, is a deal breaker too. The rear deck is rickety and there isn't even an off-road car parking space. Inside, the kitchen and bathroom are crying out for a new lease on life. But a full reno with a large budget could lead the family to over capitalise on their investment, and there's a real chance they could end up losing money. So, they key is to keep the budget modest and make the most of what the family already have. Bringing out the vintage charm of this cottage to make it appeal to the next family is Wendy and Dennis' key challenge. But can they pull it off on a paired back budget?

Macca's beach shack is just moments from the glorious Sunshine Coast's Mudjimba Beach. You would imagine people would be tripping over themselves to buy in such a lucrative location. Well, they are - they just don't want Macca's house. The problem is it it's not appealing to passersby, doesn't have connectivity from the house to the garden and the floorplan lacks functionality. Macca needs a fresh start. Most of this cancer survivor pension goes towards paying off his mortgage as well as on-going medical expenses. He wants to get out of debt and move closer to his family. But his house has been sitting on the market without interest. Can our Selling Houses team turn this dingy man cave into a sun-drenched, tropical beach house?

Sam and Rosie have been trying to sell the old family house for over five months. They want $1,200,000, but it's an eyesore on a major intersection. The one offer they did get was $920,000, which they rejected. 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.

In Western Sydney Tina and Mick want to start a new chapter in life. Their kids have flown the coup and they want to start transitioning towards retirement. So they've had their house on the market for a year but it hasn't sold. Despite receiving a very healthy early offer, they were holding out for more. But as time has gone on the offers have got lower and lower and now they're stuck in a rut. The house has more than its fair share of problems that are putting buyers off. It's on a battle axe plot, it's back to front and the layout downstairs suffers as a result of it having been a display home dropped on a block it wasn't suited to. The decor and design is well and truly stuck in an 1980's time warp and outside the key issue is making the home feel like it has a discernible front and back. But with only a very modest budget, can Wendy and Dennis turn this house around and get Tina and Mick the sale they so desperately need?

Paige's fiance, Brandan, brought this three-bedroom house with a friend at the height of the mining boom in 2009. The couple are now desperate to offload 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.

After separating, Deb wanted to sell her three-bedroom family home so she could finally part ways with her ex-husband. However, after 8 months on the market and not a lot of interest, Deb needs some help.

Gareth and Esther were ready to live their dream of travelling the world in their converted bus. That is, until they were hit with the problem of not being able to sell their eight-bedroom home.

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.

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 Carlos had purchased an investment property with Fernanda's sister, Roberta and her husband, Thiago. Due to a declining rental market they need to sell so they can start their homeowning 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 hope to move on after caring for Bernhard's mother until she died and fighting a builder who threatened to leave their house half-renovated.

Michelle and Garry wanted to buy a dual-occupancy property to help fund their retirement and leave something to their children. Due to Covid's financial difficulties, they must sell in order 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.

Andrew, Shaynna and Charlie are back and helping a family of six who are bursting at the seams in a two-bedroom house. Can the team get them a quick sale so they can move on?

Mary and David have made the decision to move to mainland Australia due to limited work. They live in a picturesque location, but can the team bring their 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?

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 want 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 have been living in their 4 bedroom Moreton Bay family home for 35 years. After one failed attempt to sell and move closer to her daughter and grand kids, Narelle needs the teams help.

Jenny bought her unique 'Swiss chalet' on a bit of a whim in 2017. It's become a bit too much: she works full-time and the land requires a 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 downsize.

The A-team are back and are raring to face our volatile property market. 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.

In a program first, bushwhackers Winty, Albone and Blaze attempt to modernise a derelict church from the 1920s. But location and building makes this no easy sale.

Kelly's crazy for canines and her five-acre pad in North Maclean is doggy heaven for former greyhound racers. Can Charlie and Shaynna help Kelly transform this property back into the acreage dream it once was?

Ian and Anne are keen to trade their five-bedroom home for something more manageable, but has their gamble of forking out a $65,000 deposit on an off-the-plan apartment backfired?

When paramedics Gill and Nicole clapped eyes on their dream beach house in Queensland, they jumped at the chance to live a millionaire lifestyle. But sadly they faced adversity and desperately need help.

Geoff and Kim-Gai have decided that after 30 years, a move to the Gold Coast is long overdue. Can Andrew, Shaynna and Charlie work their magic to get the sale so the couple can enjoy their move?

Jen and Phil have a home, in the desirable suburb of Stafford, close to the CBD. Sounds perfect, right? But with just two tiny bedrooms and two growing boys, it's time to move. Andrew, Shaynna and Charlie - help!

Ryan and his partner Frances live the high life, with four property sales under their belt by the age of 25. But with local mining industry on the downturn, can our trio help them climb back up the rungs?

Rosa and husband of 42 years, Emilio, own a 1970s-styled Mediterranean 'folly'. Over to our three amigos, Winter, Albone and Blaze, to turn Casa Mazza into the chicest of city dwellings.

A tiny weatherboard three-bed in Wollongong is too much of a squeeze for surf lovers Sarah and Luke and their three daughters. The house has failed to snare a buyer in 12 months and has too many negatives.

Antiques collectors Shirley and Steve have spent 14 years hoarding everything, from stuffed alligators to naked mannequins. Enter antique-busters Winter, Albone and Blaze to set free this heritage stunner.

Built in 1824, no buyer is brave enough to buy Tahmoor House. The sprawling floor plan, multicoloured dream coats of paint and terrible street frontage aren't helping, so it's down to Charlie, Shaynna and Andrew.

Our team help Kayla and Paul, who are desperate to find a buyer for their unoccupied property, in the middle of a renovation they can't afford to finish.

Lovebirds Abigail and Peter have created a modern-day Brady Bunch life for their family in Sydney. It's the perfect arrangement, except for Peter's old love: a dilapidated rural acreage that refuses to sell.

The 100th Episode gives back to the Salvos! The team renovate a spacious four-bedroom heritage federation home that's been in the Salvos family almost 100 years, before it goes to auction to raise funds for their homeless services.

Amanda and Matt are gym junkies who own and run a gym called Bangin' Bodz. The pair started work on their three bedroom reno project but with time and money stretched, they had to move into the garage as they were drowning in mess. They have been trying to sell for the past two years with no success. Can Andrew train Shaynna and Charlie transform this work-in-progress to a little piece of paradise?

John and Mary are selling a four bedroom farm house on 47 hectare dairy farm just over an hour from Melbourne and 15 minutes from San Remo and Phillip Island. With the dairy industry being rocked by price slashing, it means dairy farms aren't high on the most wanted list – presenting the family and now the team with a huge challenge

Paul and Josie are a young couple 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. It's not in bad shape but has an unrenovated bathroom and kitchen and no second bathroom. They've had the place listed on two separate occasions, the first time they used a best offer approach, then a price range, then a flat price and had three offers the highest was $560,000 but at that time they wanted $600,000. They subsequently went to auction but even with five registered bidders, there were no bites. Can the team help them achieve their dream of selling in order to find their new family home?

Dina is selling a four-bedroom castle located on a hectare of land in the Atherton Tablelands, two hours southwest of Cairns. It's been on the market two years with the price now lowered to $500,000. Charlie and Shaynna have great plans to modernise and lighten the place without losing its essential castle-ness, but even once it's looking its shiny best, it's still a tough market. Castle lovers aren't exactly thick on the ground. But Dina has bought elsewhere and is desperate to sell. 

Shaun and Cate are a modern-day Brady Bunch with six kids between them. They've been together 12 months after meeting online. They currently live near each other in Kew but are keen to sell Shaun's original family house at Mt Macedon and move in together. The house has been on the market almost a year with no offers. Shaun has a very amicable relationship with his ex-wife, Christine, and he and Cate even cohabited with her at the Mt Macedon house when they first got together. It's a solid tinker brick house on a beautiful three-acre block, but it's dark and dated inside. If the team can help lighten and modernise the house, then everyone will accept a realistic price and move on. 

Terri and Paul are selling a main house and guest house on a large waterfront block on Lake Macquarie, north of Sydney. They're asking $1.2 million, but have been four years on the market with three agents, so something isn't working. It's very dated and multi-coloured and in need of a face lift to meet the market. The couple need to move on as they're keen to go caravanning while Terri still can (he has early-onset dementia).

Former infantryman Ben bought this modest weatherboard in New Norfolk, northwest of Hobart, in 2008, confident it was an idyllic place to raise his family but when his wife Claire's father died suddenly in 2010, they decided to move back to the mainland closer to family and quickly bought in Victoria. They put New Norfolk on the market where it's remained on/off for five years, bringing in a modest rent. With four children, Ben is struggling with the two mortgages and works most weekends, missing out on the kids' sports etc. With a new agent on the case, it's time to upgrade New Norfolk and offload it once and for all. 

Maree is a mother of three grown boys who lost her husband 14 years ago, just before buying her house on half an acre at Cobbitty, an outer western Sydney suburb. It's a character-filled old weatherboard which needs a lot of work to make it market ready. Everyone wants to see it looking new and fabulous, so the SHA team are going to come in very handy, especially as Maree has already bought elsewhere and is now desperate to sell. 

Stevie Adams is a real estate agent and still can't work out why her three-bedroom town house isn't selling. It's at Oxenford near the Gold Coast theme parks, a place where homes usually sell within 30 days, but the unit she shares with boyfriend Wayne has been on the market six months without a nibble. Perhaps it has something to do with the fact she's been there seven years and hasn't done a thing by way of repairs and enhancements. 

Steven and Theresa own a dated six-bedroom home which has been on the market for three years with three agents. They've lowered the price from $680,000 to $570,000 and can't really go lower. The market is flooded with more contemporary homes, meaning their house isn't currently very appealing to buyers.

This is an incredibly dated 1970s four-bed home on an elevated block with a steep driveway. This lovely family with two kids are preparing to downsize, but they seem slightly clueless as to why their house won't sell, and it's scaring off the buyers. It's been on the market for 14 months with a hopeless agent that they have replaced. They'll need to lower their expectations as they're currently asking well over the suburb average, even before the team renovates.

Amanda, Paul and David are siblings who sadly lost their doctor parents in the MH17 plane crash over Ukraine in July 2014. They are selling their five-bedroom family home on a bushy 12 acres near Toowoomba. A touching story as the family is well-loved and respected in the area. Also, they're prepared to donate some of the profits to Medicines Sans Frontiers.

Empty-nester Karen needs to sell her beautiful family home to fund her new life in Melbourne. The decor and floor plan don't match the price tag, so Andrew, Charlie and Shaynna are stepping in to help find a buyer.

Julia and Pat need to downsize, but they've had no offers in 12 months. The team are up against a messy layout, '90s decor and an inflated asking price. Will they find a buyer for this misfit family home?

Trevor and Susan are keen to sell their eccentric gallery home after Susan's cancer diagnosis. The layout is convoluted, which is putting the buyers off. Can the team work their magic to achieve a much needed sale?

Mother and daughter Maria and Marissa have a thriving business operated out of a windmill. They've decided to move on, but this quirky restaurant-cum-residence hasn't exactly been a real estate success story.

Ariana and Melissa are selling their tenanted country home to fund a move closer to the coast. They need to sell before they can move with their three young sons and will need every ounce of help to achieve a sale.

Michael needs a sale to fund his future after knee issues forced him into retirement. Buyers are turned off, thinking it's a battle axe block - can Andrew, Charlie and Shaynna find a buyer?

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?

Andrew, Charlie and Shaynna are about to face their greatest challenge in a thrilling double-episode makeover. "Old Linton" is a country manor in Yass, which boasts 46 rooms, including a library, stables and a ballroom! The interior of the house spans almost an acre. This historic house was a Gatsby-style mansion in the 1920s and a home for injured war veterans in the 1940s. Now owners Karina and Stephe are struggling with the upkeep of this massive property. It's time to sell up – but who would take on a crumbling castle in the middle of the countryside? Andrew must think outside the box for this one. A property of this scale needs a global marketing strategy, so Andrew returns to his old stomping ground – Mother England. After touring some of Blighty's most historic houses, Andrew realises the English really know how to reinvent old country manors. He decides the best approach is to market "Old Linton" as a B&B. It's up to Charlie and Shaynna to bring back the grandeur of this historic home and make it a gorgeous place to stay – without breaking the owners' bank balance.

Andrew, Charlie and Shaynna are about to face their greatest challenge in a thrilling double-episode makeover. "Old Linton" is a country manor in Yass, which boasts 46 rooms, including a library, stables and a ballroom! The interior of the house spans almost an acre. This historic house was a Gatsby-style mansion in the 1920s and a home for injured war veterans in the 1940s. Now owners Karina and Stephe are struggling with the upkeep of this massive property. It's time to sell up – but who would take on a crumbling castle in the middle of the countryside? Andrew must think outside the box for this one. A property of this scale needs a global marketing strategy, so Andrew returns to his old stomping ground – Mother England. After touring some of Blighty's most historic houses, Andrew realises the English really know how to reinvent old country manors. He decides the best approach is to market "Old Linton" as a B&B. It's up to Charlie and Shaynna to bring back the grandeur of this historic home and make it a gorgeous place to stay – without breaking the owners' bank balance.

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?

Heard of the old lady who lived in a shoe? This is the story of seven people, in a cramped cottage with one wardrobe. The Soumilas bought their fixer-upper with plans to trade up.

Andrew is stepping in to referee seven squabbling siblings who are selling their family home after their mother passed away. They have been disagreeing on price and presentation for seven years.

Lord Karl and Lady Bess are mad for everything medieval. They live, eat, breathe the days gone by. Their house is packed with medieval mess and unfinished renovations. Will Sir Winter and his trusty knights to save the day. 

Raice and Chi Chi have been trying to sell their slice of paradise to accommodate a growing business for six years. It seems half of the island is for sale - is this our team's toughest challenge yet?

Charlie and Silvia need to downsize to fund their retirement. Trouble is the house has no street appeal and an interior straight from the '70s - this is a tough challenge for Andrew, Charlie and Shaynna.

When Carol and Michael bought their cottage, they thought it was the perfect renovator, but are now convinced what they got was a reno ghost nightmare. Can our team turn ghostbusters and finally break the curse?

When Julienne saw her ramshackle mansion, it was love at first sight. For 17 years she battled to restore its crumbling beauty, but when her husband died she decided it was time to move on.

Ross and Margot's house is the odd one out, a '70s Spanish-style hacienda, nestled in beachside suburbia. The exterior is more Costa del Sol than Aussie coast, but what's beyond the doors will send buyers running.

If you think an investment property will make you rich, think again. Anne and Garry's house in Perth's outer suburbs should have been a goldmine, instead, it's a liability.

Margarita's art deco home is a fish out of water. Nestled amid an industrial suburb, it's hardly your standard offering. The style is quirky, the floor plan is crazy and the decor is plain outlandish.

Cherie and Bryce need to resolve their complicated living situation now their children have left home. There's one problem - their Brisbane Queenslander is in such a state, nobody wants to buy.

Angela always dreamed of a house by the sea. When she saw a unit at a bargain price, she snapped it up. Now she's desperate to sell, but in two years hasn't had a single offer. Can the team turn tiny into terrific?

Robyn's been trying to sell for three long years in the worst market the Gold Coast has seen in decades. With debts mounting she desperately needs the help of Andrew, Charlie and Shaynna to sell up, break even and start again. 

Sue O'Neil loves all things pink and purple. She has purple hair, wears purple clothes and drives a hot pink ute. But her love of colour doesn't stop there. Sue has extended her personality into her home, and her decorating style is leaving buyers' eyes black and blue. Little wonder no one will pay $2.6 million for her disco-inspired country estate. With a house the size of a large suburban block and seven acres of land, this is a makeover on a grand scale.

The Ellis' old Queenslander was once full of love and laughter, but now it's just a sad reminder of the past. Originally it was home to Susan, Erroll and their four kids. But Susan and Erroll split, the kids grew up and moved out and the only ones left were Erroll and son Peter. Tragically, Erroll died two years ago. It hit Peter hard and he fell into deep depression. The house holds too many bad memories for him, so the whole family agrees it's time to sell and for Peter to leave his ghosts behind. The only trouble is the place is stuck in a time warp. It's more like walking into a set from The Sullivans than a stylish Queenslander. Can the team transform this museum piece into a comfortable family home? 

Kim Kovan and Fiona Austen have been firm friends and business partners for 15 years, running an internet business from the ground floor of Kym's commercial/residential premises. Life was good, until last year when Kym had a shock diagnosis - motor neurone disease. The condition is terminal, so to make the most of the time she has left, she and Fiona purchased a country retreat in Taree. They put Hurlstone Park on the market to fund the move, but six months later still no buyer, and as each day passes Kym's health declines. But it's no straightforward sale. Aside from the place being half shop, half house, the building has serious structural issues. Can the team straighten this one out and push it over the line? 

When Greg and Hannah bought a bowling alley, it wasn't the lucrative business they had dreamed. They are desperate to sell their home to cover their debts, but it is so run-down no buyer will touch it.

People sell houses for many reasons. Shawnah and Frank, they're selling up to have a baby. The only way this couple can add to their family is through IVF, but without the money from a sale of their Mudgee investment property, their plans are on hold. The house, a pint-size ex milk bar, is the cheapest house in Mudgee. It's on the market for just $180,000 but still nobody wants it. One look at the outside tells you why - it's not a house, it's a box without a single redeeming feature. The team will really have to think outside the box to fix this one.

Taking that first step on the property ladder can be tough. So tough that many young couples can't do it without a leg up from Mum and Dad. Amanda Baxter was lucky enough to have step Dad Wayne when she and her partner wanted to buy a home for themselves and the kids. In fact, they were so lucky Wayne stumped up 50% of the mortgage payments. But when Amanda and her partner split, they could no longer afford the repayments. Wayne now wants retire, so the whole family needs their money out. The house is in the respectable Perth suburb of Hamersley. But animal lover Amanda treats it more like a city farm. The dogs have dug up the yard, the chickens roost in the house and the cats roam as they please. Amanda and her children are perfectly happy living in pet's paradise buyers on the othe

Grace and Michael Steven have more in common than just their wedding rings, they are both butchers by trade. Life was good for this couple, their business was growing and they bought their federation house in 2005 with plans to renovate.Shortly after moving in, their lives took a drastic turn. Grace became pregnant with their first child, soon to be followed by their second, third and fourth! Their once successful business has gone belly up, leaving them with a debt of epic proportions.Grace and Michael want top dollar and their home has been languishing on the market for eighteen long months. But their problems don't end there, the house backs on to a six-lane highway! To top it all off, Grace is insisting her real estate agent parents sell the place. Sounds like a great plan, until you learn they're 70 kilometers away! Can the Selling Houses team transform this home from road kill to riches?

Jenny, husband David and their two young sons were keen to live the Aussie dream. They moved to Victoria from the UK seven years ago and found their perfect bush home in Selby, in the Dandenong Ranges. The couple had big plans to renovate the dilapidated house, but sadly they were not to be. Jenny had been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in her 20s, but it had never really given her any trouble, until last year. Her health is now going down hill fast. She can barely negotiate the steps in the multi-level pole home, struggles to open doors and is too sick to work. David is now the sole breadwinner for the family and works long hours in Melbourne. As a result, their dreams of renovating have fallen by the wayside, and the house is falling down around their ears. They need to sell up to move to a single-level home as soon as possible before Jenny becomes a prisoner in her own home.

Building your own home is quite a challenge but finishing it is another. Gerry and Ruth built their place, on the river at Grays Point in Sydney, with their own hands. It was a labour of love, and after spending 12 months living in a caravan, they moved in when the project was incomplete. That was 27 years ago, and the house still isn't finished. There's no proper bathroom, no stairs to the front door, no balustrade on the balcony - the list goes on. Gerry has a passion for flying and it's his dream to sell up, move to the country and have his own airstrip. There's only one hitch. No one wants to pay 1.4 million for their waterfront wreck, which to top it all off, they've been trying to sell themselves without an agent.

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. But things didn't turn out as planned. Anna's marriage broke up, Mum died and Anna was left struggling to raise 3 children on her own. She forged ahead with the renovations, borrowing more and more money against the house to complete the work. Now she's out of cash, has debts to the tune of $900,000 and the work is nowhere near finished.

Saying goodbye to your home of 50 years is always going to be tough. But when it has 180-degree views of Sydney harbour and the water is at the bottom of the garden, it's downright gut-wrenching. But Sally Cahill-McQuinn has little choice. She can't afford the upkeep on the old weatherboard and needs the cash to fund her retirement. She's asking a cool $4.5 million. But views or no views, this house has a sinister secret behind that cupboard door that sends buyers running. 

Ever dreamed of owning a nice little pub in the country? Think again. Barney and Barb thought their country pub would give them an idyllic lifestyle where they could work and play together; the reality was a 24/7 commitment working seven days a week, 14 hours a day. The couple purchased the leasehold on the run-down pub in Alexandra, Victoria, three years ago. They worked tirelessly to turn the place from bankrupt to the most popular pub in town. They're pillars of the community raising thousands of dollars for charity, but their efforts have taken their toll, physically, emotionally and financially. Despite their hard work, the pub is struggling to make a profit and now they just want out

Gravedigger Sean bought his ideal house opposite a graveyard and began massive renovations. Now, desperate to sell, potential buyers are turned off by the spooky location. Can the team resurrect this sale?

Carl and Karen Harrison broke the No.1 rule in real estate: they bought before they sold. Now Carl and Karen are juggling two mortgages and Carl is suffering from serious heart problems. It's a heartbreaking situation for the Harrisons, and it's weighing heavily on the family. Their only way out is to turn their daggy, old home from frumpy to fabulous.

While living overseas, Natasha Bayliss purchased a two-bedroom terrace in Erskineville, without viewing it. Rising damp, crumbling walls and a wreck of a kitchen are just the start of the problems. Now years of neglect have come back to haunt Natasha. She and her husband both lost their jobs and with two children to support, they need to sell the Erskineville terrace, but buyers are taking one look and running in the other direction. 

If there's one thing that helps a sale, it's a great entrance, something Jason and Estella's house is sadly missing. It's also lacking street appeal with only an end gable visible. 

Akmal and Catie purchased a 7 acre plot with 1 bedroom shack and planned to build their home. The reality, however, was rain, leeches, rats and snakes. With the property now on the market, Andrew now has to negotiate with the council to make it a legal dwelling. 

Beth and Andrew inherited his grandmother's house but attempts to renovate were met by family disapproval. Now, their hoarding habits and grandma's style have left them stuck on the market for nine months.

Bob has been collecting property he can't afford for years in an effort to help his friends. Now, having lost his job he must sell his '70s penthouse, and while it conjures up images of luxury, the reality is anything but.

Lesley urgently needs help to sell her dated, dark house with its dungeon-like brick interior. Can Andrew, Charlie and Shaynna transform it into the big beach house buyers expect from this fabulous coastal location?

We've all dreamed of living the good life: fresh country air and the great outdoors, but how about your own slice of the country in suburban Sydney? Well, that's exactly what Andrew and Erika Coombe set out to achieve. They bought their overgrown bush block, complete with a rambling country-style home 10 years ago in smart, suburban West Ryde and have cherished its rustic charm. But now with two young boys and one on the way, the Coombes want to make a move to the country full-time. Unfortunately, your average Sydney buyer doesn't share their love of all things overgrown and if they are brave enough to fight through the garden to the house, they're greeted with a 1950s time warp, dark wood panelling and cluttered rooms. It's enough to send any buyer running, and that's before they've seen the price tag - almost a million dollars. 

This house's towering, overpowering problem is so extreme that many prospective buyers turn around before getting out of the car. In the front yard stands an enormous electricity pylon.

Greg and Marge have been trying to sell their Chatswood property for 17 months, probably 15 months longer than necessary given it's a four-bedroom house on a big block in a highly prized suburb. Will they have to wait another 17 months to sell?

Steve and Louise have had their Kallangur 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.

In 2009, Tom bought this three-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. Will he sell it for the profit he expects?

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 and the risks of selling in the current market?

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 to dispense some valuable advice.

For some, a beautiful house in the suburbs is a dream come true but for others it's a nightmare. When Craig Hynes bought his three-bedroom Californian bungalow in the Melbourne suburb of Glen Iris, he thought it would be a great place to live and a good investment. But it didn't take long for recently divorced Craig to crave the city life, so he rented a city pad, put tenants in the house and listed it on the market for offers over $900,000. Unfortunately, the tenants didn't work out and two months later, Craig was back mowing the lawns. For the last six months, he's been chasing the market down, not to mention forking out for rent and a mortgage. Craig is desperate to sell up and move on before his house loses even more value, but with no furniture and a very tough market he's struggling to find a buyer.

Sally is hopping mad. Her house is full of all things frog: ceramic frogs, stuffed frogs, frog pictures. She even has a three-wheeler motorbike decorated with frogs. She and partner Brian have been trying to sell Sally's three-bedroom San Remo home for over four years, but they haven't had a single offer. The couple are desperate to pack up and take off on their bikes around Australia but, until they find a buyer, they're stuck where they are. Good health is not on their side either, so their time to travel could be running short. The house is too big for their needs and too expensive to maintain, but with little money to update the tired interior, their dreams are on hold.

Property in the coastal town of Austinmer is so hot that buying another house before you sell is considered the norm. Judy and Graham Mahoney never dreamed they would have trouble selling their three-bedroom weatherboard cottage, so they went ahead and purchased a new home before they sold. After 10 months on the market, a failed auction, and 80 inspections, they have a big problem and an even bigger bridging loan. Buyers are turned off by the bad presentation, poor level of maintenance, and the lack of a communal bathroom. Despite the feedback, Judy and Graham refuse to budge from their $700,000 asking price. They need the money to renovate their new home, but as each month passes, the couple slip further into debt. They have loans on both properties and need to find almost $6000 each month just to stay afloat. 

Rhonda Martin is a colourful woman who has stamped her bright personality all over her waterfront Coogee home. Her long-suffering husband Peter has painstakingly painted the ceiling roses to match the wallpaper but was over the house and Rhonda's decorating ideas years ago. Peter wants to sell up and hit the road in their camper van, however, Rhonda is yet to cut the grandkids apron strings. Two-and-a-half years ago, she agreed to put the house on the market - for $4.5 million. She's slowly coming round to Peter's way of thinking and a more realistic asking price of $3 million. But even with the knockout views, there aren't many buyers who will pay top dollar to live in a kaleidoscope.