First look at the Block houses as they near completion in Brighton

This year's season of The Block is yet to hit the screens, but fans can already get a glimpse of the luxuriously renovated houses as they near completion. Coastal chic: One home features a set of stone steps leading up to a small veranda featuring wicker chairs with palm tree cushions 'Waking up to a new front yard.the teams have smashed it this week @theblock,' the user captioned the pictures. The newly renovated homes exude glamour, with one image showcasing a set of stone steps leading up to a small veranda featuring wicker chairs with palm tree cushions. Home sweet home: Another features a small balcony with a wide brick walkway to it's left and a large feature in the garden Dessert vibe: The home's facade features a mix of brick with grey wood paneling and dark accents and succulents and cacti Another photo features what appears to be a different exterior shot featuring a small balcony with a wide brick walkway to it's left. What to expect: Property expert Frank Valentic said that this seasons properties contain 'period details in the front and new, open plan extensions at the back' Property expert Frank Valentic - who has bought several properties for clients on previous seasons - told the Sunday Herald Sun that this seasons properties contain 'period details in the front and new, open plan extensions at the back.'