Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment · East Midlands

Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in Broxtowe

If you are buying or leasing homes in Broxtowe for temporary accommodation, we can turn them round to your standard, one at a time or in batches.

Social landlords in Broxtowe can appoint us for acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment, from a single home to a programme. Broxtowe Borough Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

Broxtowe at a glance

Council: Broxtowe Borough 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: 114,627 (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 Broxtowe?

Broxtowe Borough Council still owns council homes in Broxtowe 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 Broxtowe?

Condition survey on purchase or lease, with a costed scope
Electrical and gas safety, alarms and fire safety items
Kitchens, bathrooms, flooring and decoration to your standard
Damp, mould, ventilation and insulation improvements
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 Broxtowe?

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 Broxtowe?

Our guide range for refurbishing an acquired or temporary accommodation home in Broxtowe 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 Broxtowe

Does Broxtowe Borough Council still own council homes?

Which housing standard applies in Broxtowe?

Social homes in England must meet the Decent Homes Standard, enforced through the Regulator of Social Housing's Safety and Quality Standard. A reformed standard, confirmed in January 2026, must be met by 2035 at the latest.

Do you also work near Broxtowe?

Yes. We take on acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment across the East Midlands, including Nottingham, Erewash, Gedling and Ashfield, and in every other UK nation.