Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations. Representing the work of housing associations across NI who provide social and affordable housing.
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The NIFHA Annual Conference is only 4 weeks away ⏰ 📌
Our agenda is packed with a fantastic and varied range of speakers and topics.
At a time when pressure on the department and our sector has never been greater, delivery through partnership will be key and we’ll be joined by Minister @gordonlyons1 to discuss our ongoing collaboration with his department to continue delivery.
Book your place at nifha.org/events/delegate-bo…
#NIFHA26
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Earlier today our Chief Executive @SeamusLeheny visited the new @ClanmilHousing scheme at Mountpottinger Link in #Belfast. This will provide 13 much needed modern new homes for the local community comprising of 2 & 3 bedroom apartments.
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Join us on the 10th December for our Housing Practitioners Conference specifically for tenant facing housing professionals.
To book you place, visit: nifha.org/events/delegate-bo…
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On Wednesday our Chief Executive @SeamusLeheny was interviewed on @UTVNews highlighting the challenges in delivering new social and affordable homes by the end of 2026/27. Our sector is capable of delivery, but we must be realistic that challenges exist
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NIFHA retweeted
The Co-Ownership Property Value Limit is increasing to £230,000 for new build homes on 15 September 2026.
Read more -> bit.ly/4xdBdek
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We were very saddened to learn of the passing of Stephen Walker @StepWalkTV. Stephen was a familiar face for our members in recent years chairing both our Finance and Development conferences, which he did with his trademark charisma, professionalism and good humour. It was a privilege for us to have worked with him.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.
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The repopulation of #Belfast city centre continues with this proposed plan for 170 Social & Affordable homes. Great to see life being brought into streets long neglected & even better, it replaces previously proposed student accommodation for the site 🏗🏢
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A big advantage with the Housing Association model in NI is that they can leverage private loans (at their own risk) and combine with grant funding from @CommunitiesNI to build more social & affordable housing. Getting that balance right is critical.
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Good to see refurbishment work progressing on Durham House near the city centre, been an eyesore for way too long and a nusiance to local residents. Has planning permission for 39 apartments.
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RT @NIPSO_Comms: Great to showcase NIPSO’s Model Complaints Handling Procedure (MCHP) at the NI Federation of Housing Associations (NIFHA)…
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Minister @GordonLyons1 delivers £61.5million for new affordable housing.
✅ An innovative initiative
🏠 300 high quality homes
💷 Affordable rent for lower income households
The Affordable Rent programme has the potential to be truly transformational. 🤝
#Delivering #DFC #Housing
@Maple_And_May, @NIHECommunity, @HousingRightsNI, @Choice_Housing, @AgendaNI, @InsideHousing, @CEFNI1, @NIFHA, @CIHNI
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It was great to meet with @uuponline this morning.
We discussed the importance of Co-Ownership's work in helping people become homeowners and how we support people in the home buying journey.
@JonBurrowsMLA @alcham49 @Diana_uup @johnstewartmla @RobbieButlerMLA @SteveAikenUUP
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The number of households on the social housing waiting list in Northern Ireland has now passed 50,000.
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Our Chief Executive @SeamusLeheny was interviewed for @bbcnewsline last Friday 29th May regarding the growing waiting list for social housing 📺⤵️
The number of households waiting on a list for a social home has now passed 50,000. That number means there are tens of thousands of families living in unsettled accommodation and waiting for the Housing Executive to fulfil it's legal duty to provide a home for them.
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NIFHA retweeted
🏘️ Homes alone do not build communities.
New research launched at Stormont shows homes must be planned with services, infrastructure and community support so neighbourhoods across Northern Ireland can thrive. #SustainableCommunities
Read more at clanmil.org.uk/media-hub/new…
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Fascinating look back to 50 years ago when we were targeting the building of 8,000 social homes per year!
The point re integrated housing shows how things have improved & progressed today, but we still lots more to do
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NIFHA retweeted
We're at a point that most people on the housing waiting list can only dream of securing a social home.
More afforable rental and ownership options is one way to tackle the list from one end of it
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NIFHA retweeted
🏡Housing Benefit and Low Income Rate Relief may be available to low income domestic ratepayers who are not eligible to claim Universal Credit.
Learn more here: nidirect.gov.uk/articles/peo…
ALT Housing Benefit and Rate Relief. You may be entitled if: you and your partner are of state pension age and do not have capital over £50,000 or you live in supported or temporary accommodation. You may get your full rate bill paid, or receive some help towards paying it.
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✅ Another milestone for housing across Northern Ireland.
A £210million building programme has led to 1,765 new home starts in 2025/2026, as a result of Minister @GordonLyons1’s commitment to delivering housing for those who need it. 📈
Watch to learn more about the Minister’s securing of the largest cash investment ever in the Social Housing Development Programme. 🎥
#Housing #DFC #SocialHousing
@NIHECommunity
@Choice_Housing
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