Planned and Emergency Decant Accommodation for Housing Associations
Housing associations may need to relocate residents temporarily during both planned works and emergency situations. InternationalVenues.com by Jigsaw Conferences Ltd supports housing associations by sourcing temporary accommodation for residents during these situations.
Planned Decants During Major Works
Planned decants typically occur during refurbishment or regeneration projects, where residents are temporarily relocated while improvements are carried out.
Refurbishment Programmes
Temporary accommodation for residents during planned refurbishment and improvement works.
Regeneration Projects
Supporting large-scale regeneration programmes requiring resident relocation across multiple properties.
Phased Relocation
Coordinated accommodation for phased decant programmes with planned timelines.
Multi-Household Programmes
Managing accommodation for multiple residents simultaneously during large works programmes.
Emergency Decants After Incidents
Emergency decants may be required following incidents where properties are no longer safe to occupy.
Fire Damage
Immediate accommodation for residents displaced by fire incidents in housing association properties.
Flood and Water Damage
Temporary housing following flooding or escape of water incidents.
Structural Concerns
Accommodation when buildings require evacuation due to structural safety issues.
Urgent Repairs
Housing for residents when properties cannot be occupied during emergency repair works.
How Resident Relocation Works
We support housing associations through the full relocation process.
Works or Incident Identified
Planned programme or emergency
Residents Notified
Communication and planning
Accommodation Sourced
Jigsaw identifies options
Residents Relocated
Managed move to temp housing
Residents Return
Works completed, move back
Why Housing Associations Need an Accommodation Partner
Resident relocation is operationally complex and requires specialist support.
Resident Welfare
Vulnerable tenants, families and elderly residents require considered accommodation that meets their specific needs.
Operational Efficiency
A single managed partner reduces coordination overhead, simplifies invoicing and frees housing teams to focus on works delivery.
Scale and Flexibility
From individual households to large-scale regeneration programmes, accommodation needs can change rapidly.
Accommodation Options
Accommodation may include hotels, serviced apartments, extended stay accommodation and short-term residential accommodation.
Options are selected based on location, household needs and expected duration. We work with housing associations to ensure placements are suitable and support resident welfare throughout the relocation period.
- Hotels for immediate emergency placements
- Serviced apartments for families and longer stays
- Extended stay accommodation for major works programmes
- Options near schools, workplaces and support networks
Managing a Decant Programme?
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this service.
Need Immediate Accommodation Support?
Submit a request and our team will respond within one working hour.
Related Pages
Building Safety Relocation
Accommodation during safety works.
Major Works Relocation
Support for large refurbishment programmes.
Housing Association Accommodation
Our main housing association sector hub.
Insurance Accommodation
Emergency accommodation for insurers.
Council Accommodation
Emergency accommodation for councils.
Loss Adjuster Support
Accommodation support for loss adjusters.
Contractor Decant
Decant accommodation for contractors.
Accommodation Planning Guide
Free UK emergency accommodation planning guide.
Report an Incident
Submit an accommodation request for support.
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