A housebuilder in Northern Ireland is to develop almost 80 homes in Ballyclare, Co Antrim.

Hagan Homes has started construction work on the £9.5million development on the Fairview Farm Road.

The project, which includes 78 homes, is expected to take up to four years to complete.

Approximately 50 construction jobs will be created.

Phase 1 of the development is scheduled for completion in late 2017, with prices starting from £89,950. The development will include 2 bed apartments, 3 bed townhouses and 3 bed semi-detached homes.

Jamesy Hagan, Managing Director, Hagan Homes, said: "We are thrilled to announce our plans for the new Fairview Farm development in our home town of Ballyclare. The demand for superior homes in Northern Ireland, which offer value for money, is high and Fairview Farm Road offers residents the opportunity to live in modern, new build two bedroom apartments, three bedroom semi-detached and townhouse homes in the conveniently located market town of Ballyclare, amidst the picturesque Co. Antrim countryside. It also has the bonus of being a commuters paradise, with easy access to Belfast City Centre just thirteen miles away via a recently updated dual carriageway and motorway network.

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"Hagan Homes' aim is to build affordable, quality, stylish homes and achieve this by appointing award-winning architects, interior designers and craftspeople. Our homes are built to be lived in so the usability of homes has been a primary consideration in the design and build. Hagan Homes reflect the needs of the modern day family and are designed to cater for changing needs as families grow."

The main contractor for the Fairview Farm Road project is Claudy-based JCL Construction.