How quickly can accommodation be arranged in London?

Emergency accommodation in London can typically be sourced within hours. For planned decants, accommodation is arranged in advance to align with works schedules.

What types of accommodation are available in London?

Options in London include hotels, serviced apartments, extended stay accommodation and furnished rental properties. The type depends on household needs and expected duration.

Can you support multiple households in London?

Yes. We coordinate accommodation for multiple households simultaneously in London and surrounding areas during large-scale decant programmes.

London · Major Works Relocation

Major Works Relocation Accommodation in London

We support housing associations requiring temporary accommodation for residents in London and the wider Greater London area affected by major works relocation.

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Major Works Relocation in London

Large refurbishment or regeneration programmes may require temporary relocation of residents across multiple properties or blocks while works are carried out.

As the UK's largest city, London handles a significant volume of residential insurance incidents. From high-rise evacuations in the City to terraced house fires in the suburbs, temporary accommodation demand is consistently high across all London boroughs.

Temporary Accommodation During Major Works Relocation

Major works programmes including estate regeneration, whole-house retrofit and large-scale improvement schemes can require the temporary relocation of entire blocks of residents. Housing associations need accommodation partners who can support phased programmes at scale.

Key Challenges

Major works programmes can involve hundreds of households over extended periods. Coordination between works contractors, housing teams and accommodation providers is essential to maintain programme timelines.

Typical duration: 3 months to 2+ years for full programmes

The Typical Process

Major works programme designed and approved

Phased decant plan created with works schedule

Accommodation pre-arranged for initial phase

Residents relocated in phases as works progress

Works completed block by block

Residents return to upgraded properties

Who We Support in London

Asset Management Teams

Managing works programmes requiring resident relocation.

Resident Services Teams

Supporting tenants during temporary relocation periods.

Building Safety Teams

Managing safety works and remediation programmes.

Repairs & Maintenance Teams

Coordinating accommodation during repair works.

Accommodation Options in London

Hotels — Immediate availability for emergency short-term stays.

Serviced Apartments — Self-contained accommodation with kitchen facilities for families.

Extended Stay Accommodation — Purpose-built for stays of several weeks or months.

Furnished Rental Properties — Residential properties for longer-term planned decants.