[1] The series is produced by the team who created the Seven reality show My Kitchen Rules.

[2][3] In July 2019, after seven seasons, Johanna Griggs announced she would not be returning as series host.

[6] On 23 October 2019, the series was officially renewed for an eighth season which will be titled "House Rules: High Stakes" and for the first time will include eight teams, as well with the announcement of two new judges, interior designer Kyly Clarke and home builder Saul Myers, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen will retain his role as judge, however Jamie Durie will become the new series host, along with new co-host Abbey Gelmi.

This season of House Rules consisted of new teams renovating each other's homes and further challenges for an ultimate prize of $100,000.

Every week, one team handed over their house to their opponents for a complete interior transformation.