Property finding firm Garrington Property Finders has expanded into Northern Ireland, citing the region’s property market performance as the UK’s strongest over the past two years.
The company announced it will serve buyers in Belfast and the North Down coast, areas where it reports that certain properties are selling at a faster rate than in previous years.
Price growth outpaces UK average
Land Registry data shows Northern Ireland property prices increased 7.5% in 2025, compared to the UK average of 2.4%. This contrasts with zero growth in South East England and a 1% decline in London during the same period.
The average property price in Northern Ireland stood at £195,936 in the final quarter of 2025, significantly below prices in London and south east England.
Jonathan Hopper, CEO of Garrington Property Finders, said: “Northern Ireland has been the UK’s most consistent property story for the past two years, and the province’s prime tier is where the most interesting chapter is now being written.”
Market fundamentals
According to Garrington, the region’s property market has recorded consistent growth for 12 consecutive years. The firm attributes buyer interest from mainland Britain to factors including relative affordability, educational facilities, and transport links.
The company stated it expects continued demand from British buyers attracted by the region’s economic performance and potential for further price appreciation, though it did not provide specific forecasts for future growth rates.
Garrington’s expansion into Northern Ireland marks its entry into a market that has consistently outperformed other UK regions in terms of price growth, though average property values remain below those in England’s southern regions.
