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Thinking of buying a home? AIB’s ‘Let’s Talk Co-Ownership’ event comes to Ballymena
AIB on Wellington Street, Ballymena AIB NI is set to visit Ballymena on Wednesday 12 November as part of its new ‘Let’s Talk Co-Ownership’ branch series – a fresh initiative designed to support homebuyers across Northern Ireland with practical, face-to-face guidance. Running throughout October and November, the series will see AIB’s local mortgage experts teaming up with Co-Ownership specialists to provide tailored advice and insight for anyone considering home ownership. The
Oct 13


Former Co Antrim corn mill to be transformed into family home
View of the derelict Mill from Ballyarnot Road, County Antrim Planning permission has been unanimously approved by Antrim and...
Oct 5


PSNI clarifies role in Ballymena immigration “Red Zone” assessments
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has outlined its role in the assessment process used to determine the suitability of areas...
Sep 29


Ballymena housing development sparks community outrage as residents rally to protect Braid River Walk
The River Braid, Ballymena A proposed housing development near the Tullygarley area of Ballymena has ignited significant opposition from...
Sep 22


Warning from City Hall that short-term lets are the new HMO, in terms of community erosion
Belfast councillors are warning that communities across the city could soon face a housing crisis caused by short-term lets, mirroring...
Sep 19


“Lir View” announced as name for new Cushendall social housing development
L-R Pupils Emilee Harris, Niamh McLaughlin, Ellie McLaughlin and Nicola Molloy join Tom Potter, Chair, Rural Housing, Communities...
Sep 12


Minister Lyons opens £29m shared housing development in Ballymena
Anita Conway, Director of Development at Radius Housing Association with Communities Minister Gordon Lyons and Dermot McBride from MJ...
Sep 3


Concerns raised over new housing development as public consultation event taking place in Ballymena
A public consultation event is set to take place in Ballymena to discuss a proposed new housing development near the Tullygarley area of...
Sep 1


DUP hits out at Mears with plan to move asylum seekers into HMOs outside of Belfast
A DUP representative says he is “shocked at a lack of transparency” after a meeting with the company responsible for housing asylum...
Aug 22


Lyons announces £2.5m boost for homelessness prevention services in Northern Ireland
Minister Lyons meets the NI Men's team competing in the Homeless World Cup in Oslo next week. Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has...
Aug 20


Pioneering Housing Executive pilot project brings major upgrades to Drumtara estate, Ballymena
Pictured on the roof of a Housing Executive pilot project in Drumtara, Ballymena are, from left, Sharon Poots, Housing Executive...
Aug 7


Over 300 new homes built in Mid and East Antrim, but housing growth slows
More than 300 new homes were built across Mid and East Antrim during the last financial year, according to the Housing Land Availability...
Aug 6


From Ballymena to Bushmills: NI’s top homes near championship golf courses
On the market: Ballymena home With golf fever sweeping across Northern Ireland in July thanks to the return of The Open, and golfing as a...
Aug 2


Paul Frew condemns Sinn Féin plan to cut early payment discount for NI ratepayers
Inset: DUP MLA for North Antrim Paul Frew DUP MLA Paul Frew has accused the Sinn Féin Finance Minister of “punishing” households who pay...
Jul 30


Grant boost for flood-prone homes as Kimmins raises funding threshold
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced a significant uplift in funding available to homeowners under the Homeowner Flood...
Jul 20


NI to receive £3.4m social housing boost from UK-wide CMA settlement
Northern Ireland is set to benefit from a £3.4 million funding injection to support the delivery of new social and affordable homes,...
Jul 17


Plans lodged for dozens of new homes in Toomebridge amid rising demand
One of the house designs proposed for a new development south of Loughview Drive, Toomebridge Almost 60 new homes are being planned in...
Jul 7


Oil users encouraged to save money on heating bills by joining Oil Savings Network
Kathleen Breen from Lisnaskea, a long-time member of Oil Savings Network As fuel prices remain high, households across Northern Ireland...
Jul 7


Planning application seeks demolition and apartment build in Ballymena
The current site entrance on Springwell Street, Ballymena. A planning application has been lodged with Mid and East Antrim Borough...
Jun 20


New social housing and retail units proposed in Castle Mall redevelopment plan
Computer generated design Image for of the proposed new social housing development in Antrim town centre. A planning application is being...
Jun 17
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