Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment · England
Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in the North West
If you are buying or leasing homes in the North West for temporary accommodation, we can turn them round to your standard, one at a time or in batches.
We take on acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment for social landlords across the North West: housing associations, councils, ALMOs and supported housing providers in all 35 council areas, to the rules that apply in England.
Where in the North West do we carry out acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment?
We cover every council area in the North West. Choose one to see who owns the social homes there and the local guide price.
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Blackpool
- Bolton
- Burnley
- Bury
- Cheshire East
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Chorley
- Cumberland
- Fylde
- Halton
- Hyndburn
- Knowsley
- Lancaster
- Liverpool
- Manchester
- Oldham
- Pendle
- Preston
- Ribble Valley
- Rochdale
- Rossendale
- Salford
- Sefton
- South Ribble
- St. Helens
- Stockport
- Tameside
- Trafford
- Warrington
- West Lancashire
- Westmorland and Furness
- Wigan
- Wirral
- Wyre
What is included?
- 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
- Furnishing coordination where your scheme includes it
Which rules apply in the North West?
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.
What does it cost in the North West?
Our guide range for refurbishing an acquired or temporary accommodation home in the North West is £8,100–£25,250 per home. That is the UK range of £8,000–£25,000 (our estimate) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.01 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: 1.01–1.02); 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?
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.
Common questions
Which council areas in the North West do you cover for acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment?
All 35: Blackburn with Darwen, Blackpool, Bolton, Burnley, Bury, Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester, Chorley, Cumberland, Fylde, Halton, Hyndburn, Knowsley, Lancaster, Liverpool, Manchester, Oldham, Pendle, Preston, Ribble Valley, Rochdale, Rossendale, Salford, Sefton, South Ribble, St. Helens, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Warrington, West Lancashire, Westmorland and Furness, Wigan, Wirral, Wyre.
Do you handle batches of acquisitions?
Yes. We can price each home separately or agree rates across a batch.
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.