What you'll find
Terraced streets and older houses around the main street, family homes near Lurgan Park, estates built as part of the Craigavon new town in the 1960s and 70s, newer developments on the edges, and rural homes towards the lough shore and Aghagallon.
Who buys here
First-time buyers, young families, people working at Craigavon Area Hospital and in local manufacturing, and Belfast commuters looking for lower prices.
Getting about
Lurgan station is on the Belfast to Portadown line, and the M1 runs just south of the town.
Mortgage points to note
- New-town estates. Some Craigavon housing was built quickly using non-traditional methods. Many homes are lendable; some construction types aren't, so check before paying for a survey.
- Small deposits. With prices lower than most of greater Belfast, a 5% deposit goes further here, and Co-Ownership can help again.
- Older terraces. Damp, roofs and wiring in older terraces can lead to a retention. Budget for repairs.
- Buy-to-let. Rents compare well with prices, which helps lenders' rental stress tests. Read the buy-to-let guide.
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