Latest Developments

In December 2022 Alpha Housing unveiled Clarke House, a stunning £2.1 million apartment development in the heart of Broughshane, Co. Antrim, delivering 14 new homes for independent older people. Built by Ballymena-based Martin & Hamilton the development, which comprises twelve 2-bedroom and two 1-bedroom apartments, is a welcome addition to the village which has high demand for quality housing.

Situated on Fir Park, the development incorporates the ‘HAPPI principles’, which provides a blueprint for high-quality housing for people in later life. Features of the scheme, comprising twelve 2 bedroom and two 1 bedroom apartments, include generous internal space, maximum use of natural light, and trees and shrubs to enhance the local environment. Residents also benefit from the convenient location close to local shops, amenities and transport links.

The development was funded with £1.4M in Department for Communities’ (DfC) grant through the Housing Executive, with the balance of provided by Alpha Housing.

In January 2021, Alpha Housing completed a £2.2 million project comprising 14 two bedroom apartments for independent, older people in East Belfast. Funding from the project included £1.4M in Department for Communities’ (DfC) grant, with the balance of funding provided by Alpha Housing.

Situated on Barnetts Road, near the Stormont Hotel, the scheme incorporates many of the ‘HAPPI principles’, the blueprint for high-quality housing for people in later life. Features of the scheme include generous internal space; maximum use of natural light; and high-quality outside space in a leafy, mature setting. Residents also benefit from closeness to local amenities and transport links, including the Stormont Estate and Glider bus service.

Older people want a wider range of housing options for their later years. Alpha Housing is proud to be helping pioneer a new generation of housing for older people in NI. We believe there is a huge unmet need for spacious and attractive homes of this type.