A popular place to call home

Lisburn and Castlereagh remains one of the most desirable places to live in Northern Ireland. According to the latest Quarterly House Price Index by Ulster University, our Council area experienced a 4.2% increase in average house prices in the third quarter of 2024. 

This reflects the strong demand for housing locally, making it even more important to ensure there is enough land available for future development.

Each year, the Council publishes a Housing Land Availability Report, which monitors the number of new homes built and ensures we have sufficient land to meet future housing needs. In the last reporting year, over 400 new homes were completed, with more currently under construction. While this is slightly lower than the number of homes built in 2022, various global factors have contributed to the slowdown, including the rising costs of raw materials, inflation pressures due to macro-economic factors and the general rise in interest rates.

Despite these challenges, Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council remains committed to maintaining a strong supply of land for housing. This is set out in the Plan Strategy 2032, which ensures there is enough space to support sustainable development and meet future demand.

With house prices on the rise, proper and timely planning decisions are more important than ever. By enabling a steady supply of new homes, we are helping to support local people, attract investment, and maintain Lisburn and Castlereagh as a great place to live, work, and grow.