Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment · West Midlands

Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in the Staffordshire Moorlands

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

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

Staffordshire Moorlands at a glance

Council: Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
Region: West Midlands
County: Staffordshire
Council homes: Transferred to housing associations
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 98,427 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 0.97 (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 the Staffordshire Moorlands?

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

What do we cover in the Staffordshire Moorlands?

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
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 Staffordshire Moorlands?

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 the Staffordshire Moorlands?

Our guide range for refurbishing an acquired or temporary accommodation home in the Staffordshire Moorlands is £7,750–£24,250 per home. That is the UK range of £8,000–£25,000 (our estimate) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 0.97 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: 0.95–1.00); 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 Staffordshire Moorlands

Does Staffordshire Moorlands District Council still own council homes?

Which housing standard applies in the Staffordshire Moorlands?

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 Staffordshire Moorlands?

Yes. We take on acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment across the West Midlands, including Stoke-on-Trent, the Derbyshire Dales, Newcastle-under-Lyme and East Staffordshire, and in every other UK nation.