The Apex Group, providers of voluntary housing and support for local communities within Northern Ireland and Ireland, has merged with Newington Housing Association.

The merger, which took effect from the start of April, will see Newington formalise its links with Apex and gain additional support and expertise in the areas of finance, personnel and procurement.

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Newington currently manages 500 properties in north Belfast and as part of the new relationship it will take ownership of 231 new dwellings currently being developed by Apex across five sites in north Belfast.

Chairman of Apex, Martin Doherty, said: "By enhancing the financial standing of the group through the inclusion of Newington, Apex will be able to increase its social housing output throughout Northern Ireland while, at the same time, help Newington to grow its presence and deliver strongly for all communities within its heartland of North Belfast."

(CD/MH)