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New Homes to Rent in Cookstown

Are there new homes to rent in Cookstown?

Want to rent a new-build home in Cookstown? Land to Homes has no homes to let at the moment, and we do not take applications or holding deposits. Registering interest is free and tells us the area, size of home and timing you need. If we bring forward rental homes that match, we will get in touch with you.

Newly completed terrace of two-storey affordable homes with small front gardensCookstown · BT80

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Registering for homes in Cookstown

Cookstown (BT80) is one of the County Tyrone towns we cover, about 22 miles east of Omagh. Close by, our coverage also takes in Magherafelt, Dungannon and Portadown.

Registrations for Cookstown cover homes for affordable rent, larger family homes and two- and three-bedroom family homes. Planning in Cookstown follows Northern Ireland’s rules: the Strategic Planning Policy Statement sets national policy and the council’s Local Development Plan sets local policy.

Registering for Cookstown is free and you can ask us to remove your details at any time.

How we work in Cookstown

Private rent and build to rent

Homes for private rent may be let by us or by an institutional build to rent partner, depending on how a site is funded and managed.

Tenancy rules by nation

Tenancies differ across the UK. We explain the general position in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland so you know what to expect.

Register interest for free

Tell us the area, type of home and timing you need. There are no fees, no holding deposits and no applications at this stage.

Modern standards

New homes are built to the current building regulations or building standards of their nation for energy efficiency, insulation and safety.

The Northern Irish system, as it applies in Cookstown

Social homes in Cookstown are allocated through the Northern Ireland Housing Executive's Housing Selection Scheme and provided by the Housing Executive and housing associations. Private renters are protected by the Private Tenancies Act (Northern Ireland) 2022, which lengthened notice-to-quit periods. Buyers pay Stamp Duty Land Tax and register title with Land & Property Services. Land to Homes plans homes for sale and rent in Northern Ireland; register interest to hear more.

In Northern Ireland, private tenancies are governed by the Private Tenancies Order as amended by the Private Tenancies Act 2022, which lengthened notice to quit periods and tightened deposit rules. Private landlords must register with the Landlord Registration Scheme. Social homes are allocated through the Northern Ireland Housing Executive's common waiting list.

Key rules in Cookstown
National planning policyStrategic Planning Policy Statement (SPPS, Edition 2), applied with retained Planning Policy Statements until each council adopts its Plan Strategy
Local planning documentLocal Development Plan (LDP), made up of a Plan Strategy and a Local Policies Plan
Who decides applicationsThe 11 district councils, with the Department for Infrastructure deciding regionally significant applications
How a sale becomes bindingA land sale becomes legally binding when contracts signed by both parties are exchanged and finishes on completion, with the title registered in the Land Registry at Land & Property Services.

Your questions answered for Cookstown

How do I register interest in renting a new home?

Give us your contact details, the areas you are interested in, the type and size of home you need and roughly when you want to move. We use that to contact you about relevant homes and to understand rental demand when we plan sites. It is free, it is not an application and you can ask us to remove your details at any time.

How are tenancies different in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland?

In Wales, tenants are contract-holders under occupation contracts set by the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016. Most private tenancies in Scotland are open-ended private residential tenancies. In Northern Ireland, private tenancies are governed by the Private Tenancies Order, as amended by the Private Tenancies Act 2022. Each nation has its own rules on deposits, notice and landlord registration.

Will my deposit be protected?

In most cases, yes. Each nation requires private landlords to protect tenancy deposits in an approved scheme within a set period and to give tenants information about the scheme. The detailed rules differ between England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. If homes we bring forward are let privately, deposits will be handled under the rules that apply.

Are new-build rented homes more energy efficient?

Generally, yes. New homes must meet current building regulations or building standards on insulation, airtightness and heating, which are stricter than the rules many older homes were built to. That usually means a better Energy Performance Certificate rating, although running costs still depend on the home, the heating system and how it is used.

Are there new homes available in Cookstown now?

Not yet. Land to Homes has no homes available in Cookstown at the moment. You can register your interest for Cookstown, and we will contact you if we bring homes forward there or nearby.

Read more: New Homes to Rent · Guide: Buying a new-build home: what to expect from reservation to keys

New Homes to Rent elsewhere in County Tyrone

Own land that could take new homes?

Start with a free, no-obligation site appraisal. On option and promotion agreements we fund the planning work and pay your reasonable legal fees.

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