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First-Time Buyer Deposit Trends in NI

Our research at PropertyPal shows how first-time buyers in Northern Ireland plan deposits, financing, and choose between solo or partner purchases.

New Safety Standards for NI Rentals in 2024

Learn about the new safety requirements for smoke, heat, and carbon monoxide alarms in private rental properties across Northern Ireland.

How Did We Get Here? The Housing Crisis Explained

Northern Ireland faces a critical housing crisis driven by supply-demand imbalance, rising costs, and growing inequality. Learn the factors behind this crisis

First-Time Buyers vs. Movers: Trends & Preferences

Discover what's driving first-time buyers and home movers in NI—where they want to live, the homes they love, and trends shaping the property market.

National Conveyancing Week

There’s no denying that people often groan when it comes to ‘the legal bit’ of buying or selling a property. We get it!

Rising Interest Rates and the NI Property Market

Recent interest rate increases by the Bank of England have led to higher mortgage costs in Northern Ireland, affecting both first-time buyers and investors, with many facing reduced affordability and reconsidering their purchasing decisions. Additionally, lenders have adjusted their mortgage offerings, introducing stricter lending criteria and limiting options for borrowers.

Understanding Shared Ownership

In recognition of Shared Ownership Week, Co-Ownership highlighted the advantages of shared ownership as a practical path to home ownership. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, struggling to save for a

PropertyPal partners with Co-Ownership

We are delighted to partner with Co-Ownership, the province’s shared ownership provider. In a move that aims to make searching for and finding the right home more accessible, we have developed a user-friendly filter allowing house-hunters to see all properties that may be eligible for Co-Ownership.