March 2021

The ‘Buying Your First Home During Covid-19’ webinar will look at how the first-time buyer market in Northern Ireland is currently performing and the types of properties and associated price ranges that this particular customer are most interested in. The panel will look at the trends and insights into how the market will perform throughout 2021 and some of the important economic indicators that first-time buyers will need to be aware of. There will be information on the current mortgage market for first time buyers and the types of finance available to them. SPEAKERS Samuel Dickey In 2016 Samuel joined one of the largest independent estate agents practices in Northern Ireland as a Partner. Simon Brien Residential cover the entire province and are involved in sales, rental and valuation of property of all types and sizes.  In 2004 Samuel qualified as a Chartered Surveyor and is the Residential Spokesperson for the profession in Northern Ireland.  Samuel is also a Board Member of Co-Ownership Housing.   Jordan Buchanan Jordan Buchanan is the Chief Economist at PropertyPal, acting as the spokesperson for the company and a trusted subject matter expert on all UK and Northern Ireland economic and housing matters. He currently sits on the Board of Co-Ownership, Northern Ireland’s shared ownership provider. Jordan is an experienced economist and research professional and has published extensive analytical research on key issues affecting the UK and NI economies. His recent work includes research on Brexit and other macroeconomic risks, the labour market and the housing sector. Jordan is skilled in economic modelling and alongside colleagues in the University of Cambridge, has developed a macroeconomic forecasting model of the UK economy and a gravity trade model to estimate the economic impact of Brexit. Jordan has also developed economic forecasting models to understand future growth patterns in Northern Ireland. Jordan lectured in Economics in the Ulster Business School and is a regular commentator across a range of media outlets.   Neil Conlon NI Property Finance LTD MD Neil Conlon is a Chartered accountant and Financial Adviser. Neil has over 15 years’ experience in Finance and Property. Neil was previously a Finance Director of a leading Northern Ireland estate agent for 8 years, joining the company in the aftermath of the Property Crash, and help guide it to Estate Agent of the year in 2016 and 2017. During the downturn Neil acted as Fix Charger receiver on the largest administration in Northern Ireland, furthermore he took property strategy and disposal instructions from the PWC, EY and BDO during the recovery phase of the property market. NI Property Finance and Wealth offers a full range of financial services and also provides a bespoke personal service for assisting clients to purchase buy to let properties and build property portfolios. >>>SIGN UP TODAY<<<

Managing Directory of MCG Investments, Tanya McGeehan has had a profile written on her that is featured in the Belfast Telegraph. We have a copy of the profile provided below.

MCG Investments’ recently shared their reaction the recent budget from Rishi Sunak with the Belfast Telegraph. We’ve provided a snippet below for you to read over. Please check out the full article to see various other reactions with the link below. Tanya McGeehan, managing director, MCG Investments “In the property industry in Northern Ireland for the short term the two key areas of focus for MCG Investments were action that might be taken by Government to support first time buyers and confirmation of the expected decision to extend the freeze on stamp duty. “We are delighted that the Budget has announced positive news on both fronts. The government ‘help to buy’ scheme which we must see operational in Northern Ireland will assist new buyers to the market with a minimum 5% deposit. Those buyers will also have the additional comfort that the treasury will underwrite a chunk of their loan as part of a guarantee agreement with lenders. We also welcome the extension of the freeze on stamp duty until the end of June which will in the first instance ensure that deals on the brink of completion do not collapse, and more importantly continue to stimulate the local market which remains buoyant as we move into the spring.”  […] Source: https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/ulsterbusiness/analysis/the-budget-reaction-from-across-northern-ireland-business-and-industry-40156010.html

The ‘Commercial Investment in 2021’ webinar will examine the impact the pandemic has had on Belfast and look at the regeneration plans for the next five years. There has been an increased number of retail brands permanently closing their doors in recent months, leaving behind numerous derelict commercial buildings in Belfast city centre, and the panel will provide an insight into the current demand and supply for commercial property in Northern Ireland, discuss the barriers to UK and international investors investing in Belfast and what areas need improved on, to increase the demand from investors. SPEAKERS Robert Mulligan Robert Mulligan is a property developer with projects in Northern Ireland, London & the South West of England, active across various sectors including student, commercial & residential. He founded Farleigh Property, based in Wimbledon before forming the Bristol based Farleigh Rengen which is a leading developer focussing predominantly on Bristol and Bath including having completed over 100 new student units in 2020 alone. Robert’s group of companies currently has 11 developments under construction employing approximately 300 construction workers across the UK.   David McNellis David McNellis is a graduate of the University of Ulster and a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. He joined Lisney in 1986 and was appointed a Director in 1994. David heads up the Commercial Agency Department and has approximately 26 years experience in the property industry. He specialises in the acquisition, sale and letting of commercial property across Northern Ireland acting for landowners, property companies, institutions and private Individuals. Simon Hamilton Simon is Chief Executive of Belfast Chamber of Trade and Commerce. After graduating with degrees in history/politics and law from The Queen’s University of Belfast, Simon began his career as an auditor at PriceWaterhouseCoopers. Prior to taking on his current role with Belfast Chamber, Simon served as Minister of Finance, Minister of Health and Minister for the Economy in the Northern Ireland Executive. SIGN UP TODAY