Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment · East Midlands

Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in Ashfield

Councils and housing associations acquiring homes in Ashfield can use us to survey, price and refurbish them to a move-in date.

We take on acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in Ashfield for Ashfield District Council, housing associations and supported housing providers, managing every trade ourselves and working to the timescales in your order. Ashfield District Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock.

Ashfield at a glance

Council: Ashfield District Council
Region: East Midlands
County: Nottinghamshire
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by the council
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 128,337 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 1.02 (VOA 2026)

Council housing status from Housing Revenue Account records (MHCLG and the 2012 HRA list, updated for later transfers) and council publications, checked October 2026. Population: ONS 2020 mid-year estimate.

Who owns the social homes in Ashfield?

Ashfield District Council still owns council homes in Ashfield and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.

What do we cover in Ashfield?

Condition survey on purchase or lease, with a costed scope
Kitchens, bathrooms, flooring and decoration to your standard
Damp, mould, ventilation and insulation improvements
Furnishing coordination where your scheme includes it
Handover pack with certificates, photos and inventory

Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in a social home

How do we deliver it?

Because move-in dates are often fixed by a placement, we programme the work backwards and order long-lead items such as kitchens on approval of the scope.

Which rules apply in Ashfield?

Since 1 December 2025 (new tenancies) and 1 May 2026 (existing tenancies), social landlords in England must have electrical installations inspected at least every five years and complete remedial work within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so. Electrical equipment the landlord supplies must also be checked at least every five years.

Decent Homes Standard (England) · More about acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment

What does acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment cost in Ashfield?

Our guide range for refurbishing an acquired or temporary accommodation home in Ashfield is £8,150–£25,500 per home. That is the UK range of £8,000–£25,000 (our estimate) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.02 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: 1.01–1.07); figures are before VAT where the source states it. Every job is priced after survey; specification, access and the condition of the homes will move the figure.

Questions about acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in Ashfield

Does Ashfield District Council still own council homes?

Can you take on acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in Ashfield as a subcontractor?

Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Ashfield can engage us as a tier-2 subcontractor for acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment, working under their systems and their client's specification.

Do you also work near Ashfield?

Yes. We take on acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment across the East Midlands, including Mansfield, Gedling, Broxtowe and Bolsover, and in every other UK nation.