Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment · South East

Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in Havant

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

Social landlords in Havant can appoint us for acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment, from a single home to a programme. Most social homes in Havant belong to housing associations after the council transferred its stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

Havant at a glance

Council: Havant Borough Council
Region: South East
County: Hampshire
Council homes: Transferred to housing associations
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 126,339 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 1.10 (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 Havant?

Most social homes in Havant are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. Havant Borough Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.

What do we cover in Havant?

Condition survey on purchase or lease, with a costed scope
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?

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 Havant?

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 Havant?

Our guide range for refurbishing an acquired or temporary accommodation home in Havant is £8,800–£27,500 per home. That is the UK range of £8,000–£25,000 (our estimate) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.10 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: 1.05–1.15); 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 Havant

Does Havant Borough Council still own council homes?

Do you also work near Havant?

Yes. We take on acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment across the South East, including Portsmouth, Gosport, Fareham and Chichester, and in every other UK nation.

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

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