NIFHA welcomes announcement on re-opening of housing market

In response to the announcement by Minister Hargey that the housing market will re-open on 15 June, Ben Collins Chief Executive NIFHA (Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations) stated: “NIFHA welcomes Minister Hargey’s announcement that the housing market will re-open on 15 June, as people need homes. Our sector will continue to work with the Department for Communities and others, to adhere to all safety measures, as the housing market re-opens.”

Notes to editors

1. The DfC press release announcement can be found here: https://www.communities-ni.gov.uk/news/hargey-confirms-re-opening-housing-market
2. The housing association sector in Northern Ireland has more than 50,000 homes across social, affordable and private tenures.