Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment · Yorkshire and the Humber

Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in Leeds

Councils and housing associations acquiring homes in Leeds can use us to survey, price and refurbish them to a move-in date.

Social landlords in Leeds can appoint us for acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment, from a single home to a programme. Leeds City Council still owns about 51,950 council homes here, alongside housing association stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

Leeds at a glance

Council: Leeds City Council
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by the council
Approx. council homes: 51,950 (2026)
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 798,786 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 0.92 (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 Leeds?

Leeds City Council still owns council homes in Leeds and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 51,950 council homes (2026). Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.

What do we cover in Leeds?

Electrical and gas safety, alarms and fire safety items
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?

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

Which rules apply in Leeds?

The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Amendment) Regulations 2022 require social landlords in England to fit a smoke alarm on every storey with living accommodation, a carbon monoxide alarm in any room with a fixed combustion appliance (excluding gas cookers), and to repair or replace faulty alarms once reported.

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

What does acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment cost in Leeds?

Our guide range for refurbishing an acquired or temporary accommodation home in Leeds is £7,350–£23,000 per home. That is the UK range of £8,000–£25,000 (our estimate) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 0.92 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: 0.90–0.96); 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 Leeds

Does Leeds City Council still own council homes?

Which housing standard applies in Leeds?

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 Leeds?

Yes. We take on acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment across Yorkshire and the Humber, including Wakefield, Bradford, Kirklees and Barnsley, and in every other UK nation.