Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment · South West

Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment on the Isles of Scilly

If you are buying or leasing homes on the Isles of Scilly for temporary accommodation, we can turn them round to your standard, one at a time or in batches.

Social landlords on the Isles of Scilly can appoint us for acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment, from a single home to a programme. The Council of the Isles of Scilly still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

Isles of Scilly at a glance

Council: Council of the Isles of Scilly
Region: South West
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: 2,226 (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 on the Isles of Scilly?

The Council of the Isles of Scilly holds a small council housing stock. Housing associations also own social homes on the islands, and we can work for both.

What do we cover on the Isles of Scilly?

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 on the Isles of Scilly?

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 on the Isles of Scilly?

Our guide range for refurbishing an acquired or temporary accommodation home on the Isles of Scilly 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 on the Isles of Scilly

Does the Council of the Isles of Scilly still own council homes?

The Council of the Isles of Scilly holds a small council housing stock. Housing associations also own social homes on the islands, and we can work for both.

Which housing standard applies on the Isles of Scilly?

Social homes in England must meet the Decent Homes Standard, enforced through the Regulator of Social Housing's Safety and Quality Standard. A reformed standard, confirmed in January 2026, must be met by 2035 at the latest.

Can you take on acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment on the Isles of Scilly as a subcontractor?

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