Monday 2 March 2009

NEWS FROM NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE

Northern Ireland Housing Market Review and Perspectives 2009-2012

The Housing Executive launched the latest of its annual Housing Market Review reports at the Northern Ireland Housing Forum on 18th February 2009. The Review provides a comprehensive update on developments in the housing market over the past year in the context of a world recession, and highlights the important role that construction of an increased number of social dwellings can play both in the economy and in meeting housing need. The report can be accessed online: www.nihe.gov.uk/housing_market_review_and_perspectives_2009-12.pdf

The most recent edition of the Housing Executive’s Housing Research Bulletin was also launched at the same event. It summarises findings on a number of subjects, including the extent to which buy-to-let investment impacted on house price growth, how higher-density development can provide quality living space, and the shape and state of Northern Ireland’s HMO sector. Findings on the accommodation needs of Travellers and rural housing need assessment are also featured in this, the eighth Research Bulletin, which can be downloaded at: www.nihe.gov.uk/index/sp_home/research-2/housing_research_bulletin.htm

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