Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment · East of England

Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in South Norfolk

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

Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in South Norfolk is carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. Most social homes in South Norfolk belong to housing associations after the council transferred its stock.

South Norfolk at a glance

Council: South Norfolk District Council
Region: East of England
County: Norfolk
Council homes: Transferred to housing associations
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 143,066 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 1.04 (our estimate)

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 South Norfolk?

Most social homes in South Norfolk are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. South Norfolk District Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.

What do we cover in South Norfolk?

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
Security: locks, door entry and window restrictors

Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in a social home

How do we deliver it?

We hand over with everything your housing officer needs on the first day: certificates, photos, meter readings and keys.

Which rules apply in South Norfolk?

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 South Norfolk?

Our guide range for refurbishing an acquired or temporary accommodation home in South Norfolk is £8,300–£26,000 per home. That is the UK range of £8,000–£25,000 (our estimate) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.04 (our own estimate); 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 South Norfolk

Does South Norfolk District Council still own council homes?

Which housing standard applies in South Norfolk?

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 South Norfolk?

Yes. We take on acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment across the East of England, including Norwich, Broadland, Great Yarmouth and Breckland, and in every other UK nation.