Latest articles on Decent Homes Standard 
Kier North Tyneside completes work on the final Decent Homes refurbishments in North Tyneside(16/12/2010)
Five years ago, local authorities were challenged to ensure that all of their council housing met the Decent Homes Standard by the end of 2010. The basic principles of the Decent Homes Standard are: It must meet the current statutory minimum standard for housing. Homes below this standard are those defined as unfit. It must be in a reasonable state of repair. Homes which fail to meet this standard are those where either one or more of the key building components are old and, because of ... [more]
Kier Building Maintenance brings hundreds of properties in line with the Decent Homes standard(01/12/2010)
The government set a target in 2000 to ensure all social housing would reach the Decent Homes standard. A ‘Decent Home’ is described as one which is wind and weather tight, as well as warm and with modern facilities. Decent Homes improvements include works such as electrical wiring, central heating and renovating/refitting kitchens and bathrooms. It can also include external improvements such as new windows, doors and roofing. The programme is seen as an essential part of creating thriving an... [more]
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