Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment · Scotland

Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in Edinburgh

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

Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in Edinburgh is carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. City of Edinburgh Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock.

Edinburgh at a glance

Council: City of Edinburgh Council
Nation: Scotland
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by the council
Housing standard: SHQS (Scotland)
Damp and mould timescales: Scottish 2026 regulations (since 6 Oct 2026)
Population: 527,620 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 0.97 (our estimate)

Council housing status from published stock transfer histories (6 transfer and 26 stock-holding councils), not yet checked against Scottish Government tables. Population: ONS 2020 mid-year estimate.

Who owns the social homes in Edinburgh?

City of Edinburgh Council is one of the 26 Scottish councils that still own their homes. Housing associations (registered social landlords) also own social homes in Edinburgh, and we can work for both.

What do we cover in Edinburgh?

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
Handover pack with certificates, photos and inventory

Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in a social home

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.

Which rules apply in Edinburgh?

The Scottish Housing Quality Standard requires an EICR at least every five years. The Scottish Housing Regulator has treated homes without a valid report as failing the standard since the 2021/22 return.

SHQS (Scotland) · More about acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment

What does acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment cost in Edinburgh?

Our guide range for refurbishing an acquired or temporary accommodation home in Edinburgh is £7,750–£24,250 per home. That is the UK range of £8,000–£25,000 (our estimate) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 0.97 (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 Edinburgh

Does City of Edinburgh Council still own council homes?

Do you also work near Edinburgh?

Yes. We take on acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment across Scotland, including Midlothian, West Lothian, Falkirk and Fife, and in every other UK nation.

Which housing standard applies in Edinburgh?

Social landlords in Scotland must meet the Scottish Housing Quality Standard, with energy efficiency rules (EESSH2) under review ahead of a new Social Housing Net Zero Standard.