London · Planned Decant

Planned Decant Accommodation in London

We support housing associations requiring temporary accommodation for residents in London and the wider Greater London area affected by planned decant.

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Planned Decant in London

Planned decants during refurbishment, regeneration or major improvement works require coordinated accommodation for residents while works are completed.

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 Planned Decant

Housing associations regularly undertake planned works programmes that require residents to temporarily vacate. These include kitchen and bathroom replacements, structural improvements, energy efficiency upgrades and full estate regeneration. Accommodation planning aligns with works schedules.

Key Challenges

Large-scale planned decants require careful coordination to ensure accommodation is available as each phase of works begins. Multi-block programmes may run over several months with residents moving in and out of temporary accommodation.

Typical duration: 2 weeks to 6 months per phase

The Typical Process

Works programme planned and approved

Residents notified of temporary relocation requirements

Accommodation sourced and matched to household needs

Residents relocated to temporary accommodation

Works completed to property or block

Residents return to improved property

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.