For those who have missed out on purchasing a Resilient Homes Program buyback house, there are another dozen going under the hammer in early October in Lismore at a new venue.

Each of the 12 homes will be sold at a public auction, to be held on Tuesday, 7 October at the Lismore Workers Sports Club (202 Oliver Avenue, Goonellabah) from 5.30pm. Six are from North Lismore, two from South Lismore and four from the Lismore CBD, with some renovated and others having a complete blank canvas with exposed stud walls.

The twelve houses are open for inspection over the next two days. The first is at 9am this morning (24 September) in North Lismore, while the second six starts at 9am in Lismore tomorrow morning (25 September). The inspection schedule is below:

Inspections Wednesday 24 September North Lismore Relocation Homes

• 9-9:30am: 118 Terania Street, North Lismore
• 9:30-10am: 80 Terania Street, North Lismore
• 10-10:30am: 36 Barrow Lane, North Lismore
• 10:30-11am: 37 Barrow Lane, North Lismore
• 11am-11:30am: 71 Bridge Street, North Lismore
• 11:30am-12pm: 8 Simmons Street, North Lismore

Inspections Thursday 25 September Lismore & South Lismore Relocation Homes

• 9-9:30am: 61 Brewster Street, Lismore
• 9:30-10am: 58 Ewing Street, Lismore
• 10-10:30am: 171 Magellan Street, Lismore
• 10:30-11am: 157 Magellan Street, Lismore
• 11am-11:30am: 13 Rhodes Street, South Lismore
• 11:30am-12pm: 23 Rhodes Street, South Lismore

A reminder that only registered people can bid on a home. As in previous auctions, there is no reserve price, and a 50% deposit of the purchase price up to $1,000 is payable on the night.

A copy of the draft contract, as well as hygiene reports for each property, is available on request. Check out the PRD website by clicking here. You can also see more detailed images of the houses for auction.

Nine of the houses are 3 bedrooms/1 bathroom, two are 2 bedrooms/1 bathroom, and one is 4 bedroom/1 bathroom.

The Lismore App has heard that squatters are still occupying other NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA) owned buyback houses, and asked RA for comment.

A spokesperson said, "The RA, in coordination with NSW Police and the NSW Sheriff's Office, is taking firm action to address unlawful occupancy in homes acquired through the Resilient Homes Program following the catastrophic 2022 floods.

"These properties were purchased because they pose a serious and ongoing risk to life. Illegal occupancy not only endangers individuals but also delays critical recovery efforts, including demolition, relocation, and repurposing.

"With the support of NSW Police and NSW Sheriff's Office, operations are currently underway to ensure these homes are vacated.

"RA remains committed to supporting flood-affected communities and will continue to work in partnership with local councils, NSW Police, and other agencies to ensure recovery efforts are carried out lawfully, safely, and with a long-term focus on community resilience."