Northern Ireland property sales soar and prices rise as the housing market booms

FULL LIST: All the Royal Black Preceptory parades for Last Saturday 2021

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Subscribe              Aug 18, 2021             Michael Cousins Acting Managing Editor Good morning In today's News Letter Graeme Cousins reports as sales soar and prices rise as the Northern Ireland housing market booms. The University of Ulster (UU) house price survey found that transactions are at their highest level for almost 20 years. The UU researchers noticed what they called a "race for space," with lockdown having influenced the sort of home that people now want. We continue to report on the impact on bereaved families of NI soldiers as the Taliban take back control of Afghanistan. East Londonderry MLA Claire Sugden expected that the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban will leave some bereaved families of service personnel questioning the conflict. Doug Beattie echoed Ms Sugden's words, urging the Stormont Executive to provide homes for Afghans who helped allied forces. We are also looking ahead to the 'Last Saturday' marches. The Sovereign Grand Master of the Royal Black Preceptory has said that the upcoming marches on Saturday August 28 will offer loyalists a sliver of joy after a "dispiriting" 18 months of coronavirus and lockdowns. You can also see the full list of events here. Have a good afternoon Michael Cousins Acting Managing Editor Subscriptions Did you know you can subscribe to the News Letter for only £1 month for the first three months? With our most popular offer, Digital +,  you'll get unlimited access to the website, see 70% fewer ads, be able to access our online puzzles section and access the newspaper edition app on mobile, tablet and desktop.  Support the News letter today and help us continue to tell your stories for generations to come.           Northern Ireland property sales soar and prices rise as the housing market booms           There are fresh signs of Northern Ireland's booming property market in a survey which shows high levels of sales.                 Bereaved families of NI soldiers must be heartbroken as Taliban take back control of Afghanistan   Families, such as those of a young Coleraine man killed in Afghanistan, will be heartbroken to watch the Taliban regain power, according to a local MLA.           Wrightbus jobs boost as firm 'back from edge'   Plans to create hundreds of new jobs at Wrightbus in Ballymena underscores the fightback by a company "on the edge" just a few years ago, local MLA Jim Allister has said.           Ruth Dudley Edwards: Thomas McElwee's story is one of lives ruined by hatred   This is a story of some of the unintended consequences of political violence.           FULL LIST: All the Royal Black Preceptory parades for Last Saturday 2021   Here, in full, is the list of this year's Last Saturday parades by members of the Royal Black Institution.           Last Saturday 2021 'will be ray of joy after dispiriting 18 months of Covid'   The Sovereign Grand Master of the Royal Black Preceptory has said that the upcoming marches on Saturday August 28 will offer loyalists a sliver of joy after a "dispiriting" 18 months of coronavirus and lockdowns.           Six arrested after fighting between group of men and car crash   Six people have been arrested following car crashes and fighting between a group of men near a petrol station forecourt in Londonderry, the PSNI has said.               Jonny McCambridge: Chasing rainbows and Rathlin's Writer's Chair   'Apparently there's a lot of dolphins off the coast at the minute,' the shopkeeper in Ballycastle tells me. 'They like to follow the ferry, so you'll probably see them.'       THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: 'War over before Christmas', says Dean of Canterbury   From the News Letter, August 18, 1943                             Northern Ireland atheletes hoping to strike gold at Tokyo Paralympics           Seven local athletes will be hoping to strike gold at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics which run from August 24 to September 5.                   Isle of Man TT winner Dean Harrison hails best-ever BSB result at Donington Park   Dean Harrison underlined his progress in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship as he clinched a best-ever result of eighth place in race three at Donington Park National.       Donington BSB: Eugene and James McManus toast Sunday podiums   Randalstown brothers Eugene and James McManus were in celebratory mood after both riders left Donington Park with a podium result on Sunday.       Tammy Abraham seals £34million switch from Chelsea to Roma on five-year deal   Tammy Abraham has completed a move from Chelsea to Roma in a deal worth 40million euros (£34m).                   View more news

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