10-Year Leases for Temporary Homes
Wandsworth Council is implementing a new 10-year leasing model for temporary homes to cut costs and improve quality.
Wandsworth Council is set to implement new 10-year leasing agreements for temporary accommodation. The Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee met in October 2026 to discuss a proposal for this new leasing model, which aims to secure properties through minimum 10-year-plus-one-day leases with private providers.
This strategy is intended to move away from expensive nightly-paid arrangements. The council anticipates that this approach will lead to greater cost certainty and improve the quality of accommodation provided for residents.
Key facts
- Wandsworth Council is set to implement new 10-year leasing agreements for temporary accommodation. Source
- The Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on October 1, 2026, to discuss the proposal. Source
- The strategy involves minimum 10-year-plus-one-day leases with private providers. Source
- The council anticipates the approach will lead to greater cost certainty and improved quality. Source
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