A most attractive 3600 sq.ft. approx. detached residence, one of only two in an exclusive gated setting, nestled in a delightful semi-rural area a short distance from 'The Pheasant', a well known local pub/restaurant, within easy reach of Lisburn and Hillsborough and conveniently situated for commuting to Belfast and major Provincial centres. Built in 2006 to an exacting specification this beautifully appointed property...

Ferry Quarter Development Set For Sunday Openings. Ferry Quarter, a 17 acre estate in Strangford, overlooking The Narrows, originally owned by none other than the Marquis of Londonderry, saw potential buyers from all over Northern Ireland travel to the recent launch weekend. The Marquis of Londonderry also owned the beautiful Mount Stewart on the Ards Peninsula – now one of the National...

Decorating your home can seem like a massive undertaking, but there are simple ways to revamp and reinvigorate your environment quickly and effectively. A rejuvenated room is well worth the investment in terms of sale potential and personal comfort; you’ll see that the effort involved in spending as little as a weekend working on your property will shine through! Plus...

Ballykeel House with the rolling green fields of Co Down as a backdrop, is a five bedroom family abode at the cutting edge of modern 21st century living. Yes, it’s grand with ultra-modern interiors and an architecturally pleasing exterior, but this rather magnificent manor just outside of Hillsborough could save you a packet in running costs due to a host of...

PRIVATE ESTATE PROVIDES SLICE OF HISTORY FOR FAMILY LIFE Fancy living on a 17 acre estate in Strangford originally owned by none other than the Marquis of Londonderry? That’s the same Marquis of Londonderry who owned the beautiful Mount Stewart on the Ards Peninsula – now one of the National Trust’s most popular destinations in Northern Ireland. In the mid-18th Century...

Ireland actually enjoys a very healthy amount of solar radiation, not unlike that of the South of England, so what do you need to know to retrofit a solar thermal system in your home? With passive houses becoming ever more popular and a greatly increased awareness of the value of ‘free’ energy, as well as grants to encourage you to take...

Todds Hill Park, Saintfield - PART EXCHANGE Buy and sell in one easy move with Chambers Homes Limited & Michael Chandler Estate Agents.   We know there are a lot of people keen to purchase a new build property but are worried about selling their own home in the current climate.  Well, now we can make the whole process painless with our...

Having designed, managed and completed four one-off houses in County Down, Stephen Montgomery decided it was time to tackle a renovation project. This time he took on the challenge of upgrading and extending his in-laws’ bungalow to house three generations under the same roof – the results are spectacular. To view a video of the renovated property, please follow this link.

You probably don’t want to think about it but 1000’s of Northern Ireland homeowners could be incorrectly estimating the cost of re-building their home in the event of a fire or serious structural failure. The Fire Brigade attends almost 3,500 major fires a year in Northern Ireland, a proportion of which require the house to be completely rebuilt. Market Value vs...

Some fantastic news for Propertynews.com.... Following the Spring 2012 session of NetObserver, during which Harris Interactive questioned UK internet users on their preferred sites in the categories which they use regularly, propertynews was voted amongst the top ten in property and accommodation. In today’s market, businesses are increasingly aware of the importance of judging the value of their website in terms of...