We’ve all experienced how stressful it can be when unexpected visitors arrive at our door, but imagine if an entire television network knocked on your door without warning…

Unfortunately, this became their reality last Monday for the residents living on Charming Street in Hampton East in the Bayside Council area of Melbourne’s southeast.

It was reported that Channel Nine sent a letter to homeowners along Charming Street, informing them of the adjustments and restrictions they needed to follow, just five days before the network was set to film a commercial for its hit show, The Block.

The letter was sent out by Channel Nine to the residents to inform them of the network’s project in their area. Credit: Facebook.

The letter–that residents dubbed ‘entitled’–requested that residents move their cars and not park them on the street or their own driveways.

The note read: ‘We will bring various 7 x 1950's cars to park on the street and period piece props and costumes.’

‘As we are dressing the street, we do request on Friday evening that you please not park on the street or in your driveways.

‘We would like to keep modern cars out of the shots. If you need assistance to move your vehicles we can assist you in the morning.’

According to the letter, it is advised that individuals residing in house numbers 24 and 25 also refrain from parking their vehicles outside of their homes on Saturday.

Unsurprisingly, the note sparked outrage amongst social media users, and many condemned the network for imposing these demands on residents.

One person wrote: ‘Brilliant!!!! They've got a bloody cheek, haven't they? Five days notice to basically cancel your entire Saturday.’

‘Why cancel your Saturday? Sounds like a great day to throw an Aussie Saturday street party,’ added another.

The homeowners were in disbelief to receive the ‘last-minute’ notice from Channel Nine. Credit: Google Maps.

Meanwhile, others advised the residents residing along Charming Street in Hampton East to seek compensation from Channel Nine for their difficulties.

'Dear Channel Nine, I'd be delighted to acquiesce to your requirements for filming,' one wrote, urging other residents to follow their lead of writing a letter to the network.

'As this then makes me part of your production, I'm sure your accounting department would have no trouble approving payment of the attached invoice for my services.’

'Once I have confirmation, in writing, of your acceptance of my recompense, I will make the arrangements you have requested.'

Another agreed: 'In all seriousness, get some money out of them.’

'Park cars on your lawn and invite someone over for a BBQ in the front yard.’

'Maybe keep the cars up past the letterbox so it's on your private property rather than the council's, but still very visible. Make some noise in case they're recording audio.’

'They need to release forms for anyone with their face in shot.'

The commenter asserted that production companies are typically required to provide location fees, sharing: ‘I’ve filmed many commercials.’

The user expressed surprise that the production company had taken over an entire street, imposed restrictions on each resident, and failed to provide any location fees.

They further suggested that the company assumed the residents would be naive and feel privileged to have their street featured on television.

Key Takeaways

• Channel Nine sent a letter to homeowners on Charming Street in Hampton East, Melbourne, requesting them to follow adjustments and restrictions for filming a commercial.
• The letter asked residents to move their cars and not park them on the street or driveways, sparking outrage among social media users.
• Some advised the residents to pursue compensation from Channel Nine for the inconvenience.
• Channel Nine has not yet commented on the matter.

Channel Nine has yet to comment on the matter.

Members, how would you feel if this happened on your street? Do you think it is right for a production company to demand such treatment without giving compensation? Or do you think that the opportunity to have their street on The Block commercial gives the residents something in return?

Share your thoughts in the comments below!

 

[Suzanne rose]

Seriously they can't expect this from people without some sort of payment .

What right do they have to request this?

Why should a home owner have to park in the next street ?

Imagine if one of those residents had planned a party or even a wedding . I know in my house on the day of the wedding we have alot of people gather to see the bride leave for the church as well as photographer and videographer


Maybe Chanel 9 should pay for the residents to have a mini holiday

 

[Zemo]

"You won't believe ..." the number of times this phrase turns me off reading articles on the SDC pages about the manufactured, totally unbelievable crap pushed out there by the channels in the name of "entertainment".

 

[ChrissyFaz]

Oh for goodness sake. All they have asked for is that you move your car. Really, how hard is that. Park it further down the street. It will probably be quite interesting to watch the commercial being made.

 

[mangles]

Oh wow, that would be exciting.....its just for a few hrs on ONE day for goodness' sake. Embrace the challenge and sit back and watch. Park your car in another street and don't be such a Grouch. Wish it was in my street.

 

[Suzanne rose]

Some comments above makes sense. But I doubt it would be for just one day.

Cars would need to be parked pretty far down the road.
Thus would be OK for some but what about those who can't walk far like my mother. Or mothers with a couple of kids and groceries.

I wouldn't be impressed with watching a commercial made but would be good to see your street in a commercial but then again maybe not with the ammount of tourist it would bring unto your street

 

[LMW]

We’ve all experienced how stressful it can be when unexpected visitors arrive at our door, but imagine if an entire television network knocked on your door without warning…

Unfortunately, this became their reality last Monday for the residents living on Charming Street in Hampton East in the Bayside Council area of Melbourne’s southeast.

It was reported that Channel Nine sent a letter to homeowners along Charming Street, informing them of the adjustments and restrictions they needed to follow, just five days before the network was set to film a commercial for its hit show, The Block.

The letter was sent out by Channel Nine to the residents to inform them of the network’s project in their area. Credit: Facebook.

The letter–that residents dubbed ‘entitled’–requested that residents move their cars and not park them on the street or their own driveways.

The note read: ‘We will bring various 7 x 1950's cars to park on the street and period piece props and costumes.’

‘As we are dressing the street, we do request on Friday evening that you please not park on the street or in your driveways.

‘We would like to keep modern cars out of the shots. If you need assistance to move your vehicles we can assist you in the morning.’

According to the letter, it is advised that individuals residing in house numbers 24 and 25 also refrain from parking their vehicles outside of their homes on Saturday.

Unsurprisingly, the note sparked outrage amongst social media users, and many condemned the network for imposing these demands on residents.

One person wrote: ‘Brilliant!!!! They've got a bloody cheek, haven't they? Five days notice to basically cancel your entire Saturday.’

‘Why cancel your Saturday? Sounds like a great day to throw an Aussie Saturday street party,’ added another.

The homeowners were in disbelief to receive the ‘last-minute’ notice from Channel Nine. Credit: Google Maps.

Meanwhile, others advised the residents residing along Charming Street in Hampton East to seek compensation from Channel Nine for their difficulties.

'Dear Channel Nine, I'd be delighted to acquiesce to your requirements for filming,' one wrote, urging other residents to follow their lead of writing a letter to the network.

'As this then makes me part of your production, I'm sure your accounting department would have no trouble approving payment of the attached invoice for my services.’

'Once I have confirmation, in writing, of your acceptance of my recompense, I will make the arrangements you have requested.'

Another agreed: 'In all seriousness, get some money out of them.’

'Park cars on your lawn and invite someone over for a BBQ in the front yard.’

'Maybe keep the cars up past the letterbox so it's on your private property rather than the council's, but still very visible. Make some noise in case they're recording audio.’

'They need to release forms for anyone with their face in shot.'

The commenter asserted that production companies are typically required to provide location fees, sharing: ‘I’ve filmed many commercials.’

The user expressed surprise that the production company had taken over an entire street, imposed restrictions on each resident, and failed to provide any location fees.

They further suggested that the company assumed the residents would be naive and feel privileged to have their street featured on television.

Key Takeaways

• Channel Nine sent a letter to homeowners on Charming Street in Hampton East, Melbourne, requesting them to follow adjustments and restrictions for filming a commercial.
• The letter asked residents to move their cars and not park them on the street or driveways, sparking outrage among social media users.
• Some advised the residents to pursue compensation from Channel Nine for the inconvenience.
• Channel Nine has not yet commented on the matter.

Channel Nine has yet to comment on the matter.

Members, how would you feel if this happened on your street? Do you think it is right for a production company to demand such treatment without giving compensation? Or do you think that the opportunity to have their street on The Block commercial gives the residents something in return?

Share your thoughts in the comments below!

Far out why does everything have to be about money? It is just a small inconvenience for a few hours. Be nice.

 

[Zemo]

Oh wow, that would be exciting.....its just for a few hrs on ONE day for goodness' sake. Embrace the challenge and sit back and watch. Park your car in another street and don't be such a Grouch. Wish it was in my street.

Exciting? I'd rather watch grass grow. And then having to fend off hordes of gawpers coming around to see the actual house where a comical was filmed. Wowee!

 

[Robco]

Whilst I get it that its only a minor inconvenience for some people and only for a short period or so they say what the major problem to me is where the so undeserved Sense of Entitlement that all TV Production Companies have have thinking that they can just make demands and disrupt people's lives.

 

[Baz1960]

We’ve all experienced how stressful it can be when unexpected visitors arrive at our door, but imagine if an entire television network knocked on your door without warning…

Unfortunately, this became their reality last Monday for the residents living on Charming Street in Hampton East in the Bayside Council area of Melbourne’s southeast.

It was reported that Channel Nine sent a letter to homeowners along Charming Street, informing them of the adjustments and restrictions they needed to follow, just five days before the network was set to film a commercial for its hit show, The Block.

The letter was sent out by Channel Nine to the residents to inform them of the network’s project in their area. Credit: Facebook.

The letter–that residents dubbed ‘entitled’–requested that residents move their cars and not park them on the street or their own driveways.

The note read: ‘We will bring various 7 x 1950's cars to park on the street and period piece props and costumes.’

‘As we are dressing the street, we do request on Friday evening that you please not park on the street or in your driveways.

‘We would like to keep modern cars out of the shots. If you need assistance to move your vehicles we can assist you in the morning.’

According to the letter, it is advised that individuals residing in house numbers 24 and 25 also refrain from parking their vehicles outside of their homes on Saturday.

Unsurprisingly, the note sparked outrage amongst social media users, and many condemned the network for imposing these demands on residents.

One person wrote: ‘Brilliant!!!! They've got a bloody cheek, haven't they? Five days notice to basically cancel your entire Saturday.’

‘Why cancel your Saturday? Sounds like a great day to throw an Aussie Saturday street party,’ added another.

The homeowners were in disbelief to receive the ‘last-minute’ notice from Channel Nine. Credit: Google Maps.

Meanwhile, others advised the residents residing along Charming Street in Hampton East to seek compensation from Channel Nine for their difficulties.

'Dear Channel Nine, I'd be delighted to acquiesce to your requirements for filming,' one wrote, urging other residents to follow their lead of writing a letter to the network.

'As this then makes me part of your production, I'm sure your accounting department would have no trouble approving payment of the attached invoice for my services.’

'Once I have confirmation, in writing, of your acceptance of my recompense, I will make the arrangements you have requested.'

Another agreed: 'In all seriousness, get some money out of them.’

'Park cars on your lawn and invite someone over for a BBQ in the front yard.’

'Maybe keep the cars up past the letterbox so it's on your private property rather than the council's, but still very visible. Make some noise in case they're recording audio.’

'They need to release forms for anyone with their face in shot.'

The commenter asserted that production companies are typically required to provide location fees, sharing: ‘I’ve filmed many commercials.’

The user expressed surprise that the production company had taken over an entire street, imposed restrictions on each resident, and failed to provide any location fees.

They further suggested that the company assumed the residents would be naive and feel privileged to have their street featured on television.

Key Takeaways

• Channel Nine sent a letter to homeowners on Charming Street in Hampton East, Melbourne, requesting them to follow adjustments and restrictions for filming a commercial.
• The letter asked residents to move their cars and not park them on the street or driveways, sparking outrage among social media users.
• Some advised the residents to pursue compensation from Channel Nine for the inconvenience.
• Channel Nine has not yet commented on the matter.

Channel Nine has yet to comment on the matter.

Members, how would you feel if this happened on your street? Do you think it is right for a production company to demand such treatment without giving compensation? Or do you think that the opportunity to have their street on The Block commercial gives the residents something in return?

Share your thoughts in the comments below!

Simply another corporation pushing around individuals, merely their commercial gain. Local council should be held accountable and higher Government.. that letter states a small amount of inconvenience... but wait, with filming of "The Block" will basically close the street and immediate areas down with construction teams and film crews. I feel the residents of the street will be severely inconvenienced. Just like any other events, such as marathons, triathlons, street car races, Harbour Bridge closures for filming and activist marches. But the filming will go on for months. We are not a free society, when individuals and organisations can overtake the quality of our lives.

 

[terri]

A small inconvenience really. And having these homes built in their street could possibly increase the value of their own homes. Take a positive from situations, not a negative. Might also be a great time to go on that trip you have been putting off.

 

[Tipsy]

We’ve all experienced how stressful it can be when unexpected visitors arrive at our door, but imagine if an entire television network knocked on your door without warning…

Unfortunately, this became their reality last Monday for the residents living on Charming Street in Hampton East in the Bayside Council area of Melbourne’s southeast.

It was reported that Channel Nine sent a letter to homeowners along Charming Street, informing them of the adjustments and restrictions they needed to follow, just five days before the network was set to film a commercial for its hit show, The Block.

The letter was sent out by Channel Nine to the residents to inform them of the network’s project in their area. Credit: Facebook.

The letter–that residents dubbed ‘entitled’–requested that residents move their cars and not park them on the street or their own driveways.

The note read: ‘We will bring various 7 x 1950's cars to park on the street and period piece props and costumes.’

‘As we are dressing the street, we do request on Friday evening that you please not park on the street or in your driveways.

‘We would like to keep modern cars out of the shots. If you need assistance to move your vehicles we can assist you in the morning.’

According to the letter, it is advised that individuals residing in house numbers 24 and 25 also refrain from parking their vehicles outside of their homes on Saturday.

Unsurprisingly, the note sparked outrage amongst social media users, and many condemned the network for imposing these demands on residents.

One person wrote: ‘Brilliant!!!! They've got a bloody cheek, haven't they? Five days notice to basically cancel your entire Saturday.’

‘Why cancel your Saturday? Sounds like a great day to throw an Aussie Saturday street party,’ added another.

The homeowners were in disbelief to receive the ‘last-minute’ notice from Channel Nine. Credit: Google Maps.

Meanwhile, others advised the residents residing along Charming Street in Hampton East to seek compensation from Channel Nine for their difficulties.

'Dear Channel Nine, I'd be delighted to acquiesce to your requirements for filming,' one wrote, urging other residents to follow their lead of writing a letter to the network.

'As this then makes me part of your production, I'm sure your accounting department would have no trouble approving payment of the attached invoice for my services.’

'Once I have confirmation, in writing, of your acceptance of my recompense, I will make the arrangements you have requested.'

Another agreed: 'In all seriousness, get some money out of them.’

'Park cars on your lawn and invite someone over for a BBQ in the front yard.’

'Maybe keep the cars up past the letterbox so it's on your private property rather than the council's, but still very visible. Make some noise in case they're recording audio.’

'They need to release forms for anyone with their face in shot.'

The commenter asserted that production companies are typically required to provide location fees, sharing: ‘I’ve filmed many commercials.’

The user expressed surprise that the production company had taken over an entire street, imposed restrictions on each resident, and failed to provide any location fees.

They further suggested that the company assumed the residents would be naive and feel privileged to have their street featured on television.

Key Takeaways

• Channel Nine sent a letter to homeowners on Charming Street in Hampton East, Melbourne, requesting them to follow adjustments and restrictions for filming a commercial.
• The letter asked residents to move their cars and not park them on the street or driveways, sparking outrage among social media users.
• Some advised the residents to pursue compensation from Channel Nine for the inconvenience.
• Channel Nine has not yet commented on the matter.

Channel Nine has yet to comment on the matter.

Members, how would you feel if this happened on your street? Do you think it is right for a production company to demand such treatment without giving compensation? Or do you think that the opportunity to have their street on The Block commercial gives the residents something in return?

Share your thoughts in the comments below!

It doesnt bother me as I never watch the block anyway.... I have better things to do.

 

[Ricci]

I have never watched a whole episode of The Block. Bits I have seen makes me think thank God it's not my street. I object to the whole premise of the show, bigger, fancier, more expensive and exclusive, they are catering for an ever narrowing market. Why can't they renovate more houses at a price point that allows more people access to a home of their own. What the majority of viewers get out of these programs escapes me, I'd rather view something that was attainable for the average joe in the street.

 

[Zemo]

I have never watched a whole episode of The Block. Bits I have seen makes me think thank God it's not my street. I object to the whole premise of the show, bigger, fancier, more expensive and exclusive, they are catering for an ever narrowing market. Why can't they renovate more houses at a price point that allows more people access to a home of their own. What the majority of viewers get out of these programs escapes me, I'd rather view something that was attainable for the average joe in the street.

Hear, bloody, hear!

 

[smg]

"The Block" has always been one of our favourite shows, but if this happened in our street it's actually a physical impossibility to "just park the cars elsewhere". The street itself is too narrow to parallel park without blocking half of it & the driveways & nature-strips are the ONLY available places to park the cars. Yes, I know that it's illegal to park on nature-strips - here, anyway - but unfortunately sheer necessity comes into play. Welcome to modern suburbia. With 4 adults, a teenager& 5 cars at our house, all with different work schedules I'm afraid that Ch.9 would have to work a bit harder or be more flexible.

 

[smg]

Hear, bloody, hear!

We love The Block but yes, it needs to "go back to basics". It's gotten way to hoity-toity lately.

 

[Tristeagan]

What concerns me more is that the Bayside council gave their permission and granted permits apparently without first consulting with the residents involved. Perhaps, if there is a 'fee' involved, it would have been paid to the council as it is their land, not the residents land, that is is being used. The TV company and filming company may have assumed that residents had already been notified of the situation and agreed to requests of these adjustments. I would certainly be taking the matter up with Bayside council.

 

[Nana Zorak]

I have worked in many commercials but they were always shot in a studio or some shop closed for the purpose. I never watch channel 9 anyway. So the block is an extremely fake show, not worth my time. the couples don't do any work themselves, which is just as well left to the professionals that are employed to do the jobs anyway. I really don't like these Fake shows.

 

[Zemo]

"The Block" has always been one of our favourite shows, but if this happened in our street it's actually a physical impossibility to "just park the cars elsewhere". The street itself is too narrow to parallel park without blocking half of it & the driveways & nature-strips are the ONLY available places to park the cars. Yes, I know that it's illegal to park on nature-strips - here, anyway - but unfortunately sheer necessity comes into play. Welcome to modern suburbia. With 4 adults, a teenager& 5 cars at our house, all with different work schedules I'm afraid that Ch.9 would have to work a bit harder or be more

What concerns me more is that the Bayside council gave their permission and granted permits apparently without first consulting with the residents involved. Perhaps, if there is a 'fee' involved, it would have been paid to the council as it is their land, not the residents land, that is is being used. The TV company and filming company may have assumed that residents had already been notified of the situation and agreed to requests of these adjustments. I would certainly be taking the matter up with Bayside council.

And, of course, the councils work hand in glove with developers to ensure the streets are as narrow as possible so they can fit more houses on any given bit of land, which automatically guarantees the streets will be made to order for fining people who are unable to park their cars on the street. The state governments love these crammed "developments" because of the additional revenue they bring in via traffic "infringements", which are written into the laws so you can't do anything about them.

 

[Tristeagan]

I have worked in many commercials but they were always shot in a studio or some shop closed for the purpose. I never watch channel 9 anyway. So the block is an extremely fake show, not worth my time. the couples don't do any work themselves, which is just as well left to the professionals that are employed to do the jobs anyway. I really don't like these Fake shows.

I'm with you as far as these fake "reality' shows go. They are neither one thing nor the the other and certainly have no entertainment value for me. I binge on re-runs of old favourites on the +channels these days.