The Block: Rick and Tayla’s agent reveals the pressure facing House 5 at auction

Key points

• The Block's Rick and Tayla face a high-stakes auction for House 5 in Mount Eliza. Their home carries a $3.45 million reserve, below its original $3.6 million to $3.9 million price guide.
• Under Victoria's new property transparency laws, the reserve was publicly disclosed at least seven days before auction day. Agent Ash Marton says the early disclosure may attract more buyers and build competition.
• Five Block homes are set to sell on the same day, and the result will depend on how many bidders take part. The auction airs Sunday 1 November at 7pm on 9Now and Channel Nine.