Mystery buyers on The Block emerge and promise to take down notorious bidders Danny Wallis and Adrian Portelli: 'For too long it's been for the billionaires' club' READ MORE: The Block buyer rivals Adrian Portelli and Danny Wallis tipped for another bidding war By A. James For Daily Mail Australia Published: 01:43, 10 October 2024 | Updated: 01:49, 10 October 2024 e-mail View comments A pair of mystery buyers are set to take down notorious Block bidders Adrian 'Mr Lambo ' Portelli and Danny Wallis during the final auctions of the renovation show. Melbourne business owners Tom Omerod and Ollie Howard have announced they plan to purchase at least one of the Phillip Island holiday homes.
The pair are founders of Paradoor, a co-ownership venture which has getaway pads in prestige vacation destinations in Queensland , NSW and Victoria. But in a unique twist, Howard and Omerod won't be bidding for themselves come The Block auction day. Instead, they will be representing a group of buyers.
The pair promoted their scheme on the Paradoor website, telling hopefuls that they can buy a 1/8 share of a Block bid for 'just $350,000.' If the bid is successful it will mean eight families (or less) can get access to the Phillip Island luxury pad for up to 44 nights a year. And as part of the deal the property is managed by Paradoor, with bookings secured through their app.
'By reducing the cost to circa $350,000 for eight owners, we hope to make The Block accessible to the fans so that it’s .
