Sat, 5th, Sept, 2026: Walt Collins TV and Lifestyle presenter, New Neighbourhoods & Country Home Renovations

The flipside of Australia’s often discussed housing crisis is a boom in new developments across Suburbia. But there’s plenty to learn about making an investment in these areas. Lifestyle presenter Walt Collins knows all about that – his show New Neighbourhoods discusses showing us what display home trends are set to explode, how buyers can maximise their purchasing power, and what it really takes to build a community from the ground up.

Walt Collins—acclaimed TV host, producer, and DIY enthusiast. Known for co-hosting Healthy Homes Australia (10+ seasons), Buy to Build, and Country House Facelift.

New Neighbourhoods (9Life)

• • Co-Host: Emmylou MacCarthy (lifestyle TV personality and social media creator).
  • Production Team: Produced by BSTV in collaboration with Infront Media and industry partner Openlot.com.au.
  • Focus Areas: Unpacking major housing developments across Australia; exploring display home trends; maximising buyer purchasing power; and inspecting essential infrastructure (schools, parks, transport) being built for new suburbs.

Country Home Renovations (Country House Facelift)

• • Walt recently renovated a 115-year-old historic homestead, Annie’s Hillhouse, in Kilmore, Victoria.
  • Key expertise: Balancing modern rustic interiors with historic charm, navigating old-home challenges (termites, outdated wiring, structural shifts), incorporating smart lighting/heating, and choosing materials that complement the surrounding landscape.

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