Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment · Northern Ireland

Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in Newry, Mourne and Down

Acquisition programmes in Newry, Mourne and Down need fast, accurate surveys and a contractor who can work to fixed dates. That is what we offer.

Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in Newry, Mourne and Down is carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. Social homes in Newry, Mourne and Down are owned by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive and housing associations.

Newry, Mourne and Down at a glance

Council: Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
Nation: Northern Ireland
Council homes: Housing Executive and housing associations
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (NI)
Damp and mould timescales: No timescale law found
Population: 181,669 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 0.90 (our estimate)

In Northern Ireland the Housing Executive, not the council, is the public landlord. Population: ONS 2020 mid-year estimate.

Who owns the social homes in Newry, Mourne and Down?

In Northern Ireland, councils are not housing authorities. Social homes in Newry, Mourne and Down are owned by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive and by registered housing associations, which are regulated by the Department for Communities.

What do we cover in Newry, Mourne and Down?

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
Furnishing coordination where your scheme includes it

Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in a social home

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.

Which rules apply in Newry, Mourne and Down?

Northern Ireland has its own gas safety regulations, the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004, enforced by HSENI. We confirm in writing, before appointment, who will carry out any gas work and the registration they hold.

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What does acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment cost in Newry, Mourne and Down?

Our guide range for refurbishing an acquired or temporary accommodation home in Newry, Mourne and Down 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 (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 Newry, Mourne and Down

Who is the social landlord in Newry, Mourne and Down?

Which housing standard applies in Newry, Mourne and Down?

In Northern Ireland, the Housing Executive and registered housing associations work to the Northern Ireland Decent Homes Standard, which the Department for Communities consulted on revising in 2025–26.

Can you take on acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in Newry, Mourne and Down as a subcontractor?

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