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23/06/2025

Construction Begins On £2.75m East Belfast Development

Construction has commenced on a new £2.75 million residential development in east Belfast, County Antrim homebuilder Hagan Homes has announced.

The Ballyclare-based construction company, in partnership with Andrew Mills Contracts Ltd, will deliver the modern, contemporary scheme at 236 Upper Newtownards Road, which will feature nine high-specification two-bedroom apartments.

Construction is expected to take 12 months, with the show apartment set to open in early 2026 and first homeowners moving in by summer 2026. Prices for the apartments will range from £275,000 to £325,000.

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The project has created 29 construction jobs, providing a welcome boost to the local economy.

Commenting on the development, Jim Burke, Managing Director of Hagan Homes, said: "We are proud to be transforming it into a vibrant, modern residential space that will contribute positively to the fabric of east Belfast. This project is rooted in our community ethos – breathing new life into once-vibrant neighbourhoods."

This marks the seventh residential development by Hagan Homes in east Belfast, reinforcing the company’s continued investment in the area.

For sales inquiries on 236 Upper Newtownards Road, contact Colliers on 028 90 244000.

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