Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment · North East

Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in Northumberland

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

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

Northumberland at a glance

Council: Northumberland County Council
Region: North East
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: 323,820 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 0.90 (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 Northumberland?

Northumberland County Council still owns council homes in Northumberland 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 Northumberland?

Electrical and gas safety, alarms and fire safety items
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?

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

Which rules apply in Northumberland?

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 Northumberland?

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

Questions about acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in Northumberland

Does Northumberland County Council still own council homes?

Do you also work near Northumberland?

Yes. We take on acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment across the North East, including Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead, North Tyneside and South Tyneside, and in every other UK nation.

Can you take on acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in Northumberland as a subcontractor?

Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Northumberland can engage us as a tier-2 subcontractor for acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment, working under their systems and their client's specification.