Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment · South West

Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in East Devon

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

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

East Devon at a glance

Council: East Devon District Council
Region: South West
County: Devon
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by the council
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 148,080 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 1.02 (our estimate)

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 East Devon?

East Devon District Council still owns council homes in East Devon and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.

What do we cover in East Devon?

Condition survey on purchase or lease, with a costed scope
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

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 East Devon?

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 East Devon?

Our guide range for refurbishing an acquired or temporary accommodation home in East Devon is £8,150–£25,500 per home. That is the UK range of £8,000–£25,000 (our estimate) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.02 (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 East Devon

Does East Devon District Council still own council homes?

Do you also work near East Devon?

Yes. We take on acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment across the South West, including Exeter, Mid Devon, Teignbridge and Torbay, and in every other UK nation.

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

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