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16th November 2015
Belfast eighth best UK city to live and work in, says report
It might not always get the best Press, but Belfast is still in the top 10 best UK cities in which to live and work, according to a new report. The city outperformed Manchester, Glasgow and Cardiff among others thanks to cheaper housing, faster commuting and decent living standards. The 2015 Good Growth for Cities […]27th August 2015
Huge Ballyclare site reportedly bought for £55m now up for grabs again
One of the biggest residential land portfolios to go on the market here in the past decade – which could play host to 1,800 homes – is now up for grabs. The huge 165-acre site just outside Ballyclare in Co Antrim – which was reportedly bought for £55m – is now on the market for […]21st June 2011
Tree Management and Preservation
Trees make an important contribution to the environment, creating a varied, interesting and attractive landscape. Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) The Planning Service is responsible for making and enforcing Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs). TPOs may be used to protect trees, groups of trees or woodlands, which add to the character and appearance of an area. Why […]21st June 2011
Property Ladder: Housing plan boost
Housing experts have welcomed the government’s announcement this week to release unused public land to builders for development on a ‘buy now, pay later’ basis. The Public Expenditure Committee, a Cabinet Committee chaired by Francis Maude, will go through each department’s plans to make sure every possible site is made available for housebuilding. Alongside this, […]21st June 2011