We have worked closely with groups of tenant representatives to establish the best way of deciding the order in which homes will receive Decent Homes work.

The stock condition survey data we have on our homes, tells us that different types of works are required to be undertaken at different times over the next 4 years. This is generally based upon the age and condition of elements in a home (Kitchen, Bathroom, Heating etc).

After consulting with residents, it has been suggested works should be grouped together, if a number of different elements of work are required inside a home to make it comply with the Decent Homes Standard.

For example, a home requiring a new central heating system, a new kitchen and a new bathroom would be undertaken, where practically possible, as part of the same project in the same year, rather than as part of different projects over a number of different years.

This way of working is more efficient and effective for our contracting partner carrying out the works for us. It means they can organise and supervise improvements to large numbers of homes more efficiently.