Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment · East Midlands

Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in North East Derbyshire

We refurbish acquired and leased homes in North East Derbyshire so they are safe, warm and ready for the households who need them.

Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in North East Derbyshire is carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. Council homes here are owned by North East Derbyshire District Council and managed by Rykneld Homes.

North East Derbyshire at a glance

Council: North East Derbyshire District Council
Region: East Midlands
County: Derbyshire
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by Rykneld Homes
Approx. council homes: 7,600 (2026)
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 102,216 (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 North East Derbyshire?

North East Derbyshire District Council owns its council homes, which are managed on its behalf by Rykneld Homes, an arm's-length management organisation (ALMO). The latest published figure we found is about 7,600 council homes (2026). Housing associations own further social homes in North East Derbyshire.

What do we cover in North East Derbyshire?

Condition survey on purchase or lease, with a costed scope
Kitchens, bathrooms, flooring and decoration to your standard
Security: locks, door entry and window restrictors
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 North East Derbyshire?

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 North East Derbyshire?

Our guide range for refurbishing an acquired or temporary accommodation home in North East Derbyshire 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 North East Derbyshire

Does North East Derbyshire District Council still own council homes?

Which housing standard applies in North East Derbyshire?

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 North East Derbyshire?

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