The cameras have stopped rolling, and the dust has settled at The Block site.
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Several contestants have now returned to their builds in Daylesford, regional Victoria, not just to admire the results, but to make a final push before the all-important auction.
The price guide for all five houses is between $3 million and $3.5 million.
Sonny and Alicia: 'It feels a bit strange'
After 12 weeks of building - filled with laughs, tears, and everything in between - Sonny and Alicia, along with their three children, have spent a few days living in House 4.
"While building, occupancy wasn't allowed. Now we've stayed a few days, and it feels a bit strange," Alicia said.
"When we first sat on the couch, Sonny stood up, thinking he had to get back to work! But it's wonderful to finally enjoy the house."
Sonny and Alicia hosted 40 children from the Heart Kids Foundation on Friday.
"It's just nice to bring them out and take them through The Block homes and create some memories with them," Alicia said.
"Our real estate agent has been working alongside them for a very long time, and they donate some of their commission towards the Heart Foundation kids."
Sonny and Alicia will do some touch-ups on the house before the auction.
"It's definitely nerve-wracking. We want to put our best foot forward - that's why we're doing events like this, you never know, a buyer could be in the room."
Han and Can: 'Happy to be sold with the home'
With paint-stained pants and overalls, Han and Can kept busy inside House 2 this week.
"We're back here and making sure it's picture-perfect for auction day - we're painting, patching, and finessing every detail," Can said.
"We are perfectionists. Han and I don't want to stop until we get it just right."
Han and Can will also be staying in House 2 for a while to meet potential buyers and personally show them through the home.
"We're trying to spend as much time as we can with locals and potential buyers - showing them the space, introducing ourselves as the builders behind the home, and really just engaging with the local community," Can said.
"We are happy to be sold with the home. If someone does want us to stay at home, we could stay for 12 months. You could own us and the home. So we'll do whatever it takes at this point."
Britt and Taz: 'We are really proud.'
Originally from Newman in Western Australia, Britt and Taz didn't know Daylesford existed before The Block.
"Where we came from, it's all red dirt and mountains. When we first got here, it was so green with trees everywhere. It was just beautiful," Taz said.
"From where we started to where we are now, we're really proud. We've only come back to Daylesford to fix up some paintwork because on The Block everything's so rushed.
"We're manifesting good wins for everyone, and we genuinely want all the contestants to do well.
"We'll be here for the next few weeks - fixing up the place, but also happy to walk people through the home personally."
