Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment · South West

Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in North Devon

Acquisition programmes in North Devon need fast, accurate surveys and a contractor who can work to fixed dates. That is what we offer.

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

North Devon at a glance

Council: North Devon District Council
Region: South West
County: Devon
Council homes: Transferred to housing associations
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 98,170 (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 North Devon?

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

What do we cover in North Devon?

Condition survey on purchase or lease, with a costed scope
Electrical and gas safety, alarms and fire safety items
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?

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

Which rules apply in North Devon?

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.

Decent Homes Standard (England) · More about acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment

What does acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment cost in North Devon?

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

Does North Devon District Council still own council homes?

Do you also work near North Devon?

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

Which housing standard applies in North Devon?

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.