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Property Brothers

"Property Brothers" is a Canadian reality television series featuring identical twin brothers Drew Scott and Jonathan Scott.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

"Property Brothers" is a Canadian reality television series featuring identical twin brothers Drew Scott and Jonathan Scott. The show follows them as they help homebuyers find, purchase, and renovate fixer-uppers into move-in-ready homes. It became the flagship title of the broader Property Brothers franchise.

Premise

The series follows families or homebuyers looking for older houses with renovation potential. Drew Scott helps identify and secure a property, and Jonathan Scott leads the renovation process.

Production and broadcast

The show originated in Canada and was initially produced by Cineflix Media, later associated with Scott Brothers Entertainment. It aired on W Network in Canada and HGTV in the United States.

Hosts

Drew and Jonathan Scott are identical twins from Canada who became television personalities through the series. Their on-screen roles divide the real-estate and renovation responsibilities.

Franchise

"Property Brothers" became the foundation for a larger franchise of related series. The brand expanded into multiple spin-offs and other media projects.

Key facts

  • "Property Brothers" is a Canadian-produced reality series centered on buying and renovating homes.
  • The series stars identical twin brothers Drew Scott and Jonathan Scott.
  • Drew Scott is presented as the real-estate expert, while Jonathan Scott is the contractor who renovates the homes.
  • The show first aired in 2011 and originally premiered on W Network in Canada.
  • It later aired on HGTV in the United States and was distributed in more than 150 countries.
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Canadian context

The series is Canadian in origin, was first broadcast in Canada, and features Canadian hosts Drew and Jonathan Scott.

Frequently asked questions

What is "Property Brothers"?
It is a Canadian reality television series about buying and renovating homes, hosted by twins Drew and Jonathan Scott.
Who stars in the series?
The series stars identical twin brothers Drew Scott and Jonathan Scott.
What do the brothers do on the show?
Drew helps find and buy properties, while Jonathan renovates them.
When did "Property Brothers" first air?
It premiered in 2011.
Where did the series originally air?
It originally aired on W Network in Canada.
Is it part of a larger franchise?
Yes. It is the original series in the Property Brothers franchise.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Property_Brothers
    Supports: Canadian reality series, hosts Drew and Jonathan Scott, premise, and broadcast details.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Property_Brothers_(franchise)
    Supports: Franchise status, Canadian origin, and broader media franchise information.
  3. Simple Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Property_Brothers
    Supports: Series description, hosts, co-production, and international titles.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1827882/
    Supports: Series genre, airing period, and basic show description.