Michael Hannaway, left, is pictured with outgoing RICS NI chairman, Professor Alastair Adair. Looking on is RICS Northern Ireland Director, Ben Collins, centre. Skills of surveyors will create conditions for recovery NEW CHAIRMAN OF RICS NI APPOINTED The skills of chartered surveyors are more important to the local economy than ever before, according to the new chairman of RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered...

Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie recently announced plans to invest £38 million for brand new homes in North Belfast. The huge investment will mean that much of the old and inadequate housing will be demolished to make way for new, modern family homes in the Upper Long Streets, Parkside and Queen Victoria Gardens areas.The huge investment will mean that much of...

The Lurgan-based letting agents Quicklet is celebrating it’s first year in business with the opening of a second branch in Stranmillis Belfast. The growth of Quicklet as fostered by the business partnership of Gavin McEvoy and Dermot O'Hanlon, indicates a growing confidence in the letting market. The company has thus far created five positions in the Lurgan office and a...

The housing market enjoyed a spring bounce during April, with both property prices and sales levels rising, research has shown.The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said housing market sentiment "rebounded" during the month, helped by the better weather. Around 17% more chartered surveyors reported house price rises than those who saw a fall during the month, up from just 9% more...