Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment · South West

Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in the South Hams

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

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

South Hams at a glance

Council: South Hams 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: 87,946 (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 the South Hams?

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

What do we cover in the South Hams?

Condition survey on purchase or lease, with a costed scope
Electrical and gas safety, alarms and fire safety items
Damp, mould, ventilation and insulation improvements
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 the South Hams?

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 the South Hams?

Our guide range for refurbishing an acquired or temporary accommodation home in the South Hams 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 the South Hams

Does South Hams District Council still own council homes?

Which housing standard applies in the South Hams?

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.

Do you also work near the South Hams?

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