Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment · London

Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in Tower Hamlets

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

We take on acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in Tower Hamlets for the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, housing associations and supported housing providers, managing every trade ourselves and working to the timescales in your order. The London Borough of Tower Hamlets still owns about 11,477 council homes here, alongside housing association stock.

Tower Hamlets at a glance

Council: London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Region: London
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by the council
Approx. council homes: 11,477 (2020)
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 331,969 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 1.22 (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 Tower Hamlets?

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets still owns council homes in Tower Hamlets and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 11,477 council homes (2020). Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.

What do we cover in Tower Hamlets?

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 Tower Hamlets?

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 Tower Hamlets?

Our guide range for refurbishing an acquired or temporary accommodation home in Tower Hamlets is £9,750–£30,500 per home. That is the UK range of £8,000–£25,000 (our estimate) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.22 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: inner London 1.17–1.32, outer London 1.08–1.26); 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 Tower Hamlets

Does the London Borough of Tower Hamlets still own council homes?

Do you also work near Tower Hamlets?

Yes. We take on acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment across London, including the City of London, Hackney, Newham and Southwark, and in every other UK nation.

Which housing standard applies in Tower Hamlets?

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.