Belfast - Word on the street
What is it really like to live in Belfast?
FindaProperty.com presents a selection of local residents reviews and reports, detailing their own experiences of living in Belfast.
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Word On The Street: Belfast
21 August 2008
Fast paced, lots of activities and different things to do in your spare time…
…Busting at the seams with bars and restaurants. Really good music scene, different genres for different tastes. Quite a few parks for chiling out and walking. Watersports on the Lagan.
K. Greer
Word On the Street: Belfast
27 March 2008
Have lived in london 10 years...
...But would love to go back to belfast - the people make it what it is.
Jim
Word On The Street: Belfast
07 June 2006
Student life in Belfast is fantastic!
... Residing here for the last 3 years has been nothing but party, party party. Many student properties have the feel of student digs but, with a little looking, even students can find a comfortable home for just plain living - even in the most heavy party areas.
Word On The Street: Belfast
26 May 2006
It is my home town. I was born in Moy, Co. Tyrone but brought up in Belfast ...
... It is the best place to get a wee cup of tea and a warm welcome. I would like to come back home, if the price is right!
Word On The Street: Belfast
09 May 2006
It's fab. I have lived in London, Manchester, Chester and Liverpool and you just can't beat Belfast!
Word On The Street: Belfast
23 March 2006
Belfast has it all; it's compact enough to get around, yet full of great cafes, restaurants, bars, parks etc...
The people are great, and there is a real buzz feeling around the place.
We moved here from Australia and can't believe how good it is. Our friends from London love visiting here
Word On The Street: Belfast
10 May 2005
Belfast is now becoming a international city...
...you could compare it to Dublin and London. It's great to it move from its knees, and onto its feet.
P.S. I've lived here all my life and now I can see it grow and devlop itself.
Word on the Street: Belfast
23 August 2004
I moved to Belfast from Germany/Cologne 8 months ago, because of my boyfriend who is from Belfast!..
I really love the city, the countryside....I really enjoy knowing that the sea is just 15 minutes away and the mountains as well. You have loads of things to do on this island and the people are very friendly, polite and helpful! Living here seems easy-going. In Germany it is all so fast and hectic! Work was also easy to get and a nice flat in the city centre as well! All together I have no regrets that I moved here and I wanna stay!
Word on the Street: Belfast
12 November 2003
I like many of my friends decided to move back to Belfast to live...
Having previously lived in Bristol and London I can say that Belfast is oddly the safest of the three cities putting aside all of the media hype.
It has its problems like all cities, but many more pluses than most other cities, especially the friendly people and relaxed atmosphere! If you've never been, give it a go, I'm sure you won't be disappointed.
Word on the Street: Belfast
07 May 2003
Belfast is like no other place on earth...
The people you meet are so nice and friendly. They will talk to anyone about almost anything.
It's a strange place too because its not like any other city in Britain or Ireland. People that live in Belfast have a character like Belfast. Belfast is going to be the next Berlin, you have to visit both places to understand. Words can't describe it. Geoff, London.
Word on the Street: Belfast
03 February 2003
I have met so many people that think Belfast is like war torn Beirut...
It's not true, we have our problems but no more than any other major city in Britain. My brother in law lives in a major city in England and says it is so much better in Belfast. I've lived here 30 years and heard one bomb (22/05/93) - I remember the date so it can't be that bad. Give it a try, it's brilliant.
Word on the Street: Belfast
08 August 2002
I've lived in Belfast all my life, and I'm now enjoying the student life...
...in Belfast, I love it here, it's a pity that there's sometimes trouble but when you look past that and the weather it really is a beautiful city to live in.
Word on the Street: Belfast
07 August 2002
I've lived in Belfast all my life and most people think of it as a rough place to live...
...but that's only the bits you see on the televison. But other than that Belfast is a great place to live - I wouldn't live anywhere else.
Word on the Street: Belfast
08 November 2001
I've lived in Belfast all my life and it has its up sides...
...but also some down sides!! Although we aren't always guaranteed good weather, it is nice to just take a walk around the town!! It has a variety of different shops and markets, and most things are cheap! I'm proud to live in Belfast!
Word on the Street: Belfast
12 October 2001
An up and coming town, good night life...
...and a small enough city to still be personal. Friendly people and the amenities are great. Don't believe what you read in the papers about any of the trouble in Belfast in the last year or so - this has mainly happened in three of four streets in the north of the city.
Word on the Street: Belfast
10 October 2001
I moved to Belfast a year ago from the south...
...and I would have to say that it was the best thing I have ever done.
I love its young, friendly atmosphere.
Word on the Street: Belfast
24 September 2001
It's a pity such a brilliant place...
...receives nothing but bad publicity. Belfast is laid back, friendly and always fun. It's a beautiful city too.
Word on the Street: Belfast
02 August 2001
Belfast is fun, fast and full of lovely people...
Everyone is friendly and you are guaranteed a fantastic time whether you are visiting or re-locating. I lived in London all my life (33 years) and moved to Belfast 11 months ago - something I have never regretted.
