Scott Pape to host Under the Hammer

Seven News finance expert Scott Pape will host auction series for Seven, Under the Hammer.

Filmed over the Spring 2013 selling season, the series follows two Australian families each week buying and selling the family home – from the first inspections through to the auction.

“Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions that a person will make in their lifetime. What I love about this show is it takes you behind the scenes and shows you the pitfalls and the profits that everyday people can make when buying or selling at auction,” Pape said.

“I’m passionate about helping people make better decisions with their money, and I think buying a home is one of the best financial moves you can make.”

There are myriad reasons for buying and selling the family home at auction – from looking for more space, to downsizing, to moving interstate, easing the mortgage pressure or wanting to live closer to family and schools.

But whatever the motivation, everyone sweats on the outcome. After the months of planning and agonizing, and the hours of repairs and cleaning, this is the one event that can dictate what our future holds – and whether our dreams will come true.

It all comes down to auction day, and Under the Hammer will capture the drama.

The series is coming soon to Seven.