<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Ten homes are being put up for auction from as little as $1 in the flood-ravaged town of </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/weather/nsw/lismore" rel="" target="_blank" title="Lismore"><span>Lismore</span></a><span>.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/new-south-wales" rel="" target="_blank" title="NSW "><span>NSW</span></a><span> government is bringing back one of the "most unique house sale programs" after purchasing 130 properties affected by the </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/lismore-northern-rivers-flood-anniversary-one-year-on-from-floods-lismore-residents-grapple-with-daunting-journey-ahead/ef1f75fd-3d68-42ae-b1f0-a36a6e913ace" rel="" target="_blank" title="disastrous floods and severe weather event like no other in 2022."><span>disastrous floods and severe weather event like no other in 2022.</span></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The homes have been sold in batches, attracting mostly local buyers but also national attention, to then be relocated to higher and flood-free land by the new owner. </span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/the-grumpy-baker-staff-member-fired-after-pouring-cooking-oil-down-stormwater-drain-in-coogee-sydney/247a9673-6893-4492-b52c-e1449f49480a" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Man fired after pouring cooking oil down the drain outside popular bakery</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Ten new homes from south, east and central Lismore are now up for auction from $1 on Tuesday.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>There are no reserve prices on these homes, meaning bidding can also end at just $1. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Buyers must have a relocation site ready to go to and must move the houses by the end of the year.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/nsw-lismore-floods-homes-on-auction-from-as-little-as-one-dollar/54b21421-75c0-4882-9b74-90a536ae5cf3" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Another 10 homes in Murwillumbah, Bray Park and Burringbar will go up for auction later next month.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/finance/inflation-australia-january-2026-cpi-interest-rates-implications/6b382a95-929e-4fda-9d88-1df3ed7cc0b0" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Incoming blow to Aussie households 'inevitable' after hot inflation</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Recovery Minister Janelle Saffin said the program will save the "soul" of the Northern Rivers.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"These auctions give local families - especially those starting out - a rare, affordable shot at home ownership while ensuring our region's unique character is preserved for the future," she said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"It's about moving our history to higher ground and giving these beautiful homes a second life in a safer place."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span></span><strong><em><span>NEVER MISS A STORY:</span></em></strong><span> </span><em><span>Get your breaking news and exclusive stories first by following us across all platforms.</span></em></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><ul><li><strong><em><span>Download the 9NEWS App here via</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://apps.apple.com/au/app/9news/id1010533727" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>Apple</span></em></strong></a><span> </span><strong><em><span>and</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nineNewsAlerts.nine.com&amp;hl=en_AU&amp;pli=1" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>Google Play</span></em></strong></a></li><li><strong><em><span>Make 9News your preferred source on Google by</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://9.nine.com.au/8x987w" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>ticking this box here</span></em></strong></a></li><li><strong><em><span>Sign up to</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://login.nine.com.au/edm?client_id=nineatnine" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>our breaking newsletter here</span></em></strong></a></li></ul></div></div>