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Two Northern Irish landlords join forces to deliver 122 new social homes
Two housing associations in Northern Ireland have come together to deliver 122 new social homes in west Belfast.
Clanmil Housing and Apex Housing Association are expected to hand over the new homes at Gort Na Mona, formerly the St Gerard’s Educational Resource Centre, in October 2026.
The £24m development will include 70 two-bedroom houses, 32 three-bedroom houses, eight two-bedroom apartments for people aged 55 and older, six two-bedroom wheelchair-accessible houses, four three-bedroom wheelchair-accessible houses, and two four-bedroom wheelchair-accessible houses.
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The scheme is part funded with a grant of £14.8m from the Department for Communities through the Northern Ireland Housing Executive.
Carol McTaggart, group chief executive of Clanmil, said: “With more than 48,000 people waiting for a social home in Northern Ireland, which includes 4,432 people in west Belfast, we’re committed to playing our part in helping to address this urgent need for good homes.”
She added that Clanmil is “delighted” to be working in partnership with colleagues in Apex to “deliver these much-needed new homes”.
Sheena McCallion, chief executive of Apex, said: “We are acutely aware of the high demand for quality social housing in west Belfast, and we’re proud to work alongside Clanmil to help meet this need.
“This partnership enables us to deliver 122 much-needed homes that will provide stability and opportunity for local families.
“Together, we’re committed to making a meaningful difference in communities like west Belfast, where safe and affordable housing is in such high demand.”
The homes are being delivered for the landlords by McGinnis Group.
John McGinnis, founder and owner of McGinnis, said: “We are delighted to be working with these two housing associations, Clanmil and Apex, in the midst of the turmoil currently being experienced by all involved in the construction industry.”
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