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Flood home auction sets new record

By Jonathon Howard

MORE THAN 50 bidders turned out at Murwillumbah Services Club for a highenergy auction of nine floodaffected homes, with all properties snapped up for a combined total of $712,000 — a clear sign of growing interest in the Northern Rivers’ innovative buyback scheme.

The auction, run by First National Real Estate, featured properties from South Murwillumbah and Burringbar, all acquired under the NSW Government’s Resilient Homes Program and now being offered for relocation.

The biggest sale was 37 Wardrop Street, which drew seven bidders before selling for $200,000 — the highest price achieved so far in the program and opening at a record-setting $10,000. Previously, the top price paid for any of the buyback homes was $101,000 — a figure that was surpassed by three properties on the night.

To date, 54 flood-affected

homes have been auctioned across the Northern Rivers, attracting interest from across the country. All homes were purchased by the NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA) through the buyback stream of the $880 million Resilient Homes Program, jointly funded by the NSW and Commonwealth Governments.

The initiative, now Australia’s largest adaptation program of its kind, offers homes for relocation to higher ground rather than demolition.

Hazardous or structurally unsound houses will be safely demolished, but those deemed suitable for reuse are being auctioned with no reserve price, allowing bidding to start from as little as $1.

For Jackie and Luke Edwards, the program has offered a much-needed alternative to expensive new builds. The couple, honey producers from the Lismore region, recently secured a 105-year-old cottage near Lismore’s CBD for $35,000, which they plan to relocate to their hillside

Open Homes

Saturday, August 23

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• 24/182-184 Kennedy Dr, Tweed Heads West, 9–9.30am

• 501/85 Golden Four Dr, Bilinga, 9–9.30am

• 803/106 Pacific Pde, Bilinga, 10–10.30am

• 1091/14-22 Stuart St, Tweed Heads, 10–10.30am

• 2085/18-20 Stuart St, Tweed Heads, 10.30–11am

• 2104/18-20 Stuart St, Tweed Heads, 11–11.30am

• 9/2 Rosella Close, Tweed Heads South, 11–11.30am

• 5/14 Bolton St, Kirra, 11–11.30am

• 2/48 Coolangatta Rd, Coolangatta, 12–12.30pm

• 2/13 Panorama Dr, Currumbin, 12–12.30pm

• 2/15 Boyd St, Tweed Heads, 12–12.30pm

• 38 Amaroo Dr, Banora Point, 1–1.30pm

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“We were looking at around $400,000 to build a new house. This is an awesome option for us,” Jackie said. “We’re giving this house a second lease on life, and I hope more people consider it as an option.”

The RA has now made more than 926 offers through the buyback program, settling on 699 properties, with hundreds more houses to be auctioned or gifted in the coming months.

More auctions are already on the horizon, with Wal Murray and Co set to host a sale in September, followed by another event run by PRD Northern Rivers in October.

Minister for Recovery Janelle Saffin praised the public’s response, saying the initiative offers both a practical and emotional reset.

“These homes speak to the history of the Northern Rivers, with old hardwood timbers, stained glass windows and verandahs,” she said. “For some people, this is the

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ultimate renovation project. For others, it’s the ultimate reset — a fresh start for the house and a fresh start for the person who takes it on.”

Other sales included:

• 6077 Tweed Valley Way, Burringbar – $155,000

• 319 Tweed Valley Way, South Murwillumbah –$80,000

• 6066 Tweed Valley Way, Burringbar – $130,000

• 6060 Tweed Valley Way, Burringbar – $20,000

• 6068 Tweed Valley Way, Burringbar – $92,000

• 6069 Tweed Valley Way, Burringbar – $21,000

• 6058 Tweed Valley Way, Burringbar – $10,000

• 3 Hunter Street, Burringbar – $4,000

• 27/1 Carramar Drive, Tweed Heads West, 10–10.30

• 3/10 Wilpark Crescent, Currumbin Waters, 10–10.30am

• 908 Currumbin Creek Rd, Currumbin Valley, 11.30–12pm First National Murwillumbah

• 25 Riverview Street, Murwillumbah, 10- 10.30am

• 45 Commercial Road, Murwillumbah, 11–11.30am

• 3589 Kyogle Road, Mount Burrell, 1–1.30pm

• 1 Lillian Rock Road, Blue Knob, 1–1.30pm JET Real Estate

• 11 Kurrajong Street, Mullumbimby, 9–9.30 am

• 130 Brooks Road, Kynnumboon, 9–9.30am

• 7 Peter Street, Murwillumbah, 9.30–10am

• 77B Balemo Drive, Ocean Shores, 10.30–11am

• 166 Kunghur Creek Road, Kunghur,10.30–11am

• 9 Tweed Valley Way, Condong, 10.30–11am

• 102 Shara Boulevard, Ocean Shores, 11.30–12pm

• 168 Bakers Road, Dunbible, 11.30–12pm Tate Brownlee Real Estate

• 3 Osprey Place, Kingscliff, 9 – 9.30am

• 49 Bione Ave, Banora Point, 9–9.30am

• 1/19 Cabot Court, Merrimac, 9–9.30am

• 51/2 Barneys Point Road, Banora Point, 10–10.30am

• 2/22 Beach Street, Kingscliff, 10–10.30am

• 30 Sullivan Street, tweed Heads South, 11–11.30am

• 29 McPhail Avenue, Kingscliff, 11–11.30am

• 6/278-280 Marine Parade, Kingscliff, 11–11.30am

• 4/28 Miles Street, Coolangatta, 12–12.30pm

• 26 Glenbrae Drive, Terranora, 12–12.30pm

• 9/4 Advocate Place, Banora Point, 1–1.30pm

• 4 Kildare Drive, Banora Point, 1–1.30pm

• 12/12 Solander Street, Tweed Heads, 2–2.30pm

3 Hunter Street, Burringbar

319 Tweed Valley Way, South Murwillumbah

37 Wardrop Street, South Murwillumbah

6068 Tweed Valley Way, Burringbar

Tweed Valley

This tidy character cottage holds so much appeal simply due to its prime location. Its corner block position with two road frontages opposite leafy parklands with a BMX track will attract young families, tradies, ﬁrst home buyers and investors alike. All within a short walk to the CBD. Immediately livable it o ers the chance to move straightin with scope to refresh or completely renovate the ﬂoorplan and capitalise. Not o ered to the market since 1994 and will be sold.

PROPERTY FEATURES:

• Neat kitchen with dishwasher and walk-in pantry

• Living room with natural light and some period detail

• Some generous bedrooms and built-in wardrobes

• Potential to convert the study into another bedroom

• Garage complimented by an additional 4 parking spaces

• Ample under house storage

Discover your private sanctuary just minutes from town. This stunning three-bedroom Art Deco gem sits quietly behind established tropical gardens, offering elegant interiors with decorative cornices, polished timber floors, and a beautiful galley kitchen with skylight. Step outside to your own resort-style escape featuring a shimmering saltwater pool nestled among lush greenery and a remarkable 20-year permaculture food forest bursting with citrus, avocado, fig, and banana trees. The newly built hardwood pergola creates the perfect entertaining space, while the thoughtfully zoned layout offers multiple living areas filled with natural light. With minimal lawn maintenance, oversized double garage, spa bathroom, and a coveted walkable location near cafes, schools, and local hospital, this rare offering combines the soul of a retreat with the convenience of in-town living. Perfect for lovers of charm and character seeking a peaceful lifestyle without compromise.

* Fully tiled open plan lounge,

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Mourne Terrace Banora Point

TRI-LEVEL LIVING - with dual living options

Infusing modern coastal Architecture with its sleek ocean wave roofing and designed to capture the North Easterly scenic views, this impressive 5-bedroom residence split over 3 distinctive levels, offers a myriad of lifestyle options including dual living.

• Formal & informal living / dining w/ polished hardwood timber flooring

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• Double automatic garage, separate workshop & wine cellar

• Low maintenance manicured gardens

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• Central atrium style balcony w/ all-weather

• Master bedroom w/ built in robe & ensuite

• Home office / study nook

• Bedroom 2 w/ built in robe & ceiling fan

• Reverse cycle ducted air-conditioning

• Stunning roof top pool, BBQ area & residents entertainment lounge

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• Spacious open plan tiled living & dining area

• Master bedroom w/ walk in robe & ensuite

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• Ducted air-conditioning

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5/14 Bolton Street

Kirra

• Spacious open plan living w/ cool tiled flooring

• Hostess kitchen w/ Bosch appliances, island bench, self-closing cabinetry

• Master bedroom w/ plush carpeting, walk through robe, ensuite & access to balcony

• Bedroom 2 w/ built in robe

• Study nook

• Stylish bathrooms and separate laundry

• Reverse cycle ducted air-conditioning

2/48 Coolangatta Road

Kirra

• Open plan living

• Timber flooring throughout

• Master bedroom w/built in robe & ensuite w/bath

• Expansive terrace w/shade sail, fixed covered area for alfresco dining & direct access to pool

• Two secure car spaces plus a third accommodating a large colourbond storage area

• Tropical in-ground pool within complex

• Convenient vehicular access via Bolton St

9/2 Rosella Close Tweed Heads South

• Open plan living & dining area

• Social kitchen w/ dishwasher

• Main bathroom w/ bath

• Master bedroom w/ ensuite, built in robe & outdoor access

• Lock up garage w/ internal access

• Fully fenced rear yard w/ covered BBQ area & 2 garden shed

Range $800K - $850K

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Panorama Drive Currumbin

• Overly spacious living

• Large terrace style balcony

• Galley style kitchen w/ servery

• Master bedroom w/ ensuite, walk in robe & access to balcony

• Large main bathroom w/ bath & atrium style balcony

• Bedrooms 2 &3 w/ built in robes • Double lock up garage plus workshop