Testing demand for social and affordable homes in Co. Antrim
Research on the demand for social and affordable housing in Loughgiel is now being conducted by the Housing Executive.
Potential residents are being urged to register their interest in living in Loughgeil before 20th October 2024, by calling
tel.: 028 9598 2502 or
emailing: rural.housing@nihe.gov.uk
An online form has also been made available and can be accessed by visiting:
Housing Executive staff will be promoting the test at the Ballymoney Jobs and Benefits Office’s Job Fair/Employability Event which is being held in The Millenium Centre Loughgeil on Tuesday 15th October from 2pm – 4pm.
Potential residents are encouraged to come along to find out more.
Pamela Johnston, Rural and Regeneration Manager at the Housing Executive, explained:
“A Rural Housing Needs Test is an opportunity for people in Loughgeil and the surrounding district to find out more about housing options in the area.
“Quite often, especially when we have very few social homes in an area, people don’t see the value of coming forward to put their name on the waiting list.
“But we use the local waiting list to determine housing need and to support housing associations in developing new homes, so it’s vitally important that people tell us there is a demand.
“If we find there is demand for new homes, then we can engage with a housing association to examine the potential for a new-build scheme in the district.”
Mark Alexander, the Housing Executive’s local Area Manager, is also urging local people to express an interest if they want to live in a social home. He said:
“This exercise will help us to determine the need for new housing in this area and I’d encourage interested local residents to get in touch.
“While the Rural and Regeneration Unit examines the potential for new housing, you will still be considered for any housing that might become available if you are already registered with us.”