evidence: In Collier’s Top UK Residential Investment Cities Report 2021, Belfast took the take top spot in the Liveability Pillar and ranks second in its Property Pillar. House prices in Northern Ireland are much cheaper than the UK average; in mid-2021 the average house price in NI was only £159, 109 compared to £270,708 elsewhere in the UK. The region also offers the highest residential investment in rental yields: the average rental yield for a standard flat in Belfast is 8.9% compared to 7.6 % in Edinburgh and a mere 5.1% in London. [...] Northern Ireland is a destination location for investors. Belfast ranks as the 5th best investment city in the UK with recent investors such as Aflac, Agio and Insurance Office of America opening their doors. The region has also had the best economic recovery post-covid in the UK, promising a strong future. [...] If you’re considering moving back to Northern Ireland or relocating here for the first time, you won’t be disappointed. With its excellent professional opportunities, cheaper living costs and access to world-class services, Northern Ireland offers it all. And as the happiest place in the UK, you couldn’t ask for more!