Whitbread commits to further expansion in Northern Ireland with new Premier Inn at Belfast International Airport Jan 8, 2025 Whitbread PLC, the UK’s leading hospitality company and owner of Premier Inn, has committed to opening an 81-bedroom Premier Inn hotel at Belfast International Airport. The company, which currently operates seven Premier Inn hotels in Northern Ireland, signed an agreement-for-lease with JHT Hotels Limited, a subsidiary of Northern Ireland developer J H Turkington and Sons […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Northern Ireland golf resort sold in £14m deal Nov 12, 2024 The 4-star Roe Park Resort, on the outskirts of Limavady has been sold through CBRE for a figure close to its guide price of £14m. Roe Park Resort, which was named the Best Golf Resort in Ulster at the 2024 Golfers Guide to Ireland awards, has been independently owned since it opened in 1995. In […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
Yotel to open £17m Belfast hotel Sep 25, 2024 Yotel has confirmed they’ll be opening their first hotel in Belfast – as they look to expand across Europe. Plans submitted to Belfast City Council highlight their desire to deliver a 165-bed hotel totalling £17m of investment. The hotel is outlined to open in 2026 if planning is secured and works are on time. The […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
Belfast Harbour’s £60m City Quays 5 Project Approved Jun 28, 2024 Belfast Harbour has received planning permission to proceed with the construction of a nine-storey building, the latest addition to its City Quays project. The development, which will primarily consist of office space, will feature hospitality facilities on the top floor and retail units on the ground floor. This marks the fourth phase of the City […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
£100 Million Investment Unveiled for NI Causeway Coast and Glens Apr 25, 2024 The signing of a £100 million growth deal for the Northern Ireland Causeway Coast and Glens council area witnessed the presence of both the first and deputy first ministers. Comprising a blend of funding from the UK government, the Northern Ireland Executive, and partner contributions, this investment heralds a new era of development for the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Waterfront office investment in Clarendon Dock offered for sale Apr 10, 2024 Beacon House in Belfast’s Clarendon Dock Business Park has been brought to market for sale, with offers in excess of £4.6 million being sought. Located in Belfast Harbour Estate close to the city centre, Beacon House is a 51,028 sq ft waterfront office building comprising five storeys. The building is currently let in its entirety […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
LSH research finds Belfast is set for more Purpose Built Student Accommodation as student numbers and investor interest increases Mar 5, 2024 The development of Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) is set to rise further across Belfast city centre as demand for student accommodation continues to grow and well occupied schemes become more attractive to investors. Research conducted by Lambert Smith Hampton into PBSA in Belfast has highlighted that with the student accommodation market now established and student […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Andras House acquire Belfast’s ETAP hotel investment Mar 1, 2024 A prominent investment property on Belfast’s Dublin Road, comprising the 146 bed ETAP Hotel, has been sold by CBRE Northern Ireland together with CBRE Hotels Dublin to Belfast’s largest hotel group, Andras House for £7.35 million. The group’s existing portfolio includes Crowne Plaza Belfast; Hampton by Hilton; Ibis Coleraine Riverside; Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre; […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Urgent Funding Sought for Belfast’s Casement Park Redevelopment Ahead of Euro 2028 Feb 20, 2024 With the clock ticking towards the Euro 2028 football tournament, Belfast’s Casement Park is in a critical race against time to secure the necessary funding for its ambitious redevelopment plans. Contractors have already started the preliminary groundwork, focusing on maintenance and pre-enabling tasks that are crucial for the forthcoming demolition of existing structures. This initial […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Pic Invests Further £30 Million To Support Social Housing Development In Northern Ireland Feb 19, 2024 Pension Insurance Corporation plc (“PIC”), a specialist insurer of defined benefit pension funds, has completed a further £30 million debt investment in Apex Housing Association (“Apex”), following an initial investment of £100 million with Apex completed in 2021. PIC’s other investments in Northern Ireland include the £55 million invested in Clanmil Housing Association.The investment will […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
