Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment · Scotland

Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in Stirling

Councils and housing associations acquiring homes in Stirling can use us to survey, price and refurbish them to a move-in date.

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

Stirling at a glance

Council: Stirling 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: 94,080 (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 Stirling?

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

What do we cover in Stirling?

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?

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

Which rules apply in Stirling?

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.

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

What does acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment cost in Stirling?

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

Does Stirling Council still own council homes?

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

Do you also work near Stirling?

Yes. We take on acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment across Scotland, including West Dunbartonshire, East Dunbartonshire, Clackmannanshire and Glasgow, and in every other UK nation.

Which housing standard applies in Stirling?

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.