Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment · England
Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in the North East
Acquisition programmes in the North East need fast, accurate surveys and a contractor who can work to fixed dates. That is what we offer.
We take on acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment for social landlords across the North East: housing associations, councils, ALMOs and supported housing providers in all 12 council areas, to the rules that apply in England.
Where in the North East do we carry out acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment?
We cover every council area in the North East. Choose one to see who owns the social homes there and the local guide price.
- County Durham
- Darlington
- Gateshead
- Hartlepool
- Middlesbrough
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- North Tyneside
- Northumberland
- Redcar and Cleveland
- South Tyneside
- Stockton-on-Tees
- Sunderland
What is included?
- 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
- Security: locks, door entry and window restrictors
- Handover pack with certificates, photos and inventory
Which rules apply in the North East?
Gas work done for payment must be carried out by a member of the Gas Safe Register (Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998). Landlords must have each gas appliance and flue checked at least every 12 months and give the record to the tenant within 28 days. We confirm the registration of the engineer for your job in writing before appointment.
What does it cost in the North East?
Our guide range for refurbishing an acquired or temporary accommodation home in the North East is £7,200–£22,500 per home. That is the UK range of £8,000–£25,000 (our estimate) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 0.90 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: 0.89–0.93); 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.
How do we deliver it?
An acquired home is an unknown quantity until it is opened up, so our first survey is thorough and our scope lists what we could and could not see.
Common questions
Which council areas in the North East do you cover for acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment?
All 12: County Durham, Darlington, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside, Northumberland, Redcar and Cleveland, South Tyneside, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland.
Can you work to a fixed move-in date?
Yes. We plan backwards from your date and tell you on day one if anything (such as a kitchen lead time) puts it at risk.
Do you handle batches of acquisitions?
Yes. We can price each home separately or agree rates across a batch.