Twenty-one more buyback homes up for auction in the Northern Rivers

The Minns Labor Government is continuing to build momentum in the sale and relocation of buyback homes across the Northern Rivers, following an overwhelming community response to the first six auctions.

An additional 21 houses have been released to the market in two auctions being held in Murwillumbah and Lismore in November.

To date, 106 flood-affected properties, bought by the Government through the $880 million Resilient Homes Program, have been offered for sale to be relocated off the high-risk floodplain by the new owner.

The next release of homes is part of the commitment to reuse and relocate as many flood-affected homes as possible.

First National Real Estate Murwillumbah will auction 11 houses at the Murwillumbah RSL Club, starting at 6pm on November 11. This will be followed by a PRD Northern Rivers auction of 10 houses at the Lismore Workers Sports Club at Goonellabah on November 17 from 5.30pm.

Among the Tweed homes being auctioned are several properties that had been renovated by their previous owners, retaining their period charm, including stained glass windows, timber flooring and high ceilings.

There is no reserve price on these houses, meaning bidding can start and end at $1, making it one of the most accessible housing opportunities in Australia. Successful bidders will have 12 months to relocate the houses.

As Australia's largest climate adaptation initiative, the jointly funded Resilient Homes Program is creating safer communities by removing flood-prone homes from the floodplain and helping other homeowners to undertake resilience works to protect and mitigate the impact on their properties from future flood events.

Under the program, more than 930 offers have been made to buyback homes in the highest risk areas, with over 720 settled to date. A further 620 homeowners in the Northern Rivers have received tailored home assessments to improve their homes' flood resilience. Our target is to complete 1500 of these assessments by mid-2026.

The program plays a critical role in reducing the number of people living in harm's way by permanently moving families out of the most flood-prone areas. This not only protects lives and property but also supports the long-term sustainability of Northern Rivers towns by rebuilding in safer locations.

A full list of the houses for auction is found below and more details on the November 11 auction, including photos can be found at NSW Reconstruction Authority Homes released for purchase.

Minister for Recovery Janelle Saffin said:

"These auctions are a powerful sign of progress, proof that our region is rebuilding with heart and hope.

"Every home that's relocated represents a family starting fresh in a safer place and a piece of our community's story being preserved for the future.

"This program is not just about moving homes, it's about honouring the past, supporting renewal, and building a stronger, safer Northern Rivers for generations to come."

NSW Reconstruction Authority Executive Director Northern Rivers Adaptation Division Kristie Clarke said:

"The strong turnout at these auctions shows how much the community values the chance to give these homes a second life.

"We're proud to continue this momentum and will keep releasing homes while community interest remains strong."