Niall Horan and girlfriend 'will take romance to next level' with huge move

Singer-songwriter is reportedly "laying down his roots" with a new home that he's said to have bought for himself and his partner Amelia Woolley recently. Now, those close to Niall are claiming that the move is the next step in their relationship.

It was reported just last month that Niall, 31, had in . The six-bedroom property was described as a "proper family home" for the musician, who's best known for formerly being a member of , and his partner Amelia, 27, as well as the couple's dog.

Following the news, it's now been claimed that Niall's inner circle after "thrilled" by the apparent latest development in his relationship with Amelia. They are thought to have been together since 2020, with it reported that year that they began a romance amid lockdown in the pandemic.

A source told that whilst Niall enjoys touring, the apparent new home is him "laying down his roots". They said: "Niall loves travelling and touring but this is him really laying down his roots with his new home with Mia."

The source went on to tell the outlet: "All of Niall's loved ones have totally embraced Amelia, they can see how happy she makes him. She is part of the family."

The outlet claims that it was Amelia's "normal job" that first endeared her to Niall's family when she was introduced to them in 2021. She's said to currently work as an international sales and marketing manager for the Forest Road Brewery Company.

It adds that Amelia once studied fashion business at the Istituto Marangoni in London. She's said to have worked for brands like Nicholas Kirkwood, with it previously reported that she was when she met Niall.

Niall's mother, Maura Gallagher, spoke about Amelia, who's said to have grown up in , on RTÉ Radio 1 in 2022. Before sharing her thoughts, she recalled her son bringing his girlfriend, whom she didn't name, home to , saying: "He's brought her home to Mullingar."

Asked she had met his girlfriend, Maura confirmed that she had and shared praise. She revealed on the radio show three years ago: "I have indeed. She's a lovely girl."

When asked where Niall's partner was from, his mother said: "She's from and she's not in the business, so that's a good one!" Maura went on to agree that she was "very impressed" by her son's latest partner.

Her comments came after Niall had previously been over the course of his career. They include fellow singer-songwriter and actor Hailee Steinfeld.

Given an insight into his relationship with Amelia, Niall told in 2023: "I wouldn't say I'm like 'rose petals on the floor' type of romantic, but I'm good at caring. I'm good at making dinners and the day-to-day stuff." Speaking about love languages, he added: "I'm good at words of affirmation and I'm good at touch."

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