Temporary Accommodation (TA) Acquisitions Strategy
Kingston Council is establishing a company to acquire homes for temporary accommodation, aiming to reduce reliance on expensive alternatives.
Kingston Council's Corporate and Resources Committee approved forming a wholly-owned company in November 2025. This Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) aims to acquire 150 homes to address the housing crisis and reduce reliance on expensive temporary accommodation. The council planned to establish the CLG in January 2026 and begin acquiring properties to support its housing duty.
This initiative aligns with the Temporary Accommodation Acquisitions Strategy, which was approved by the Corporate and Resources Committee in July 2024. The strategy aims to secure council-owned property to improve outcomes for local people needing temporary accommodation.
Key facts
- Kingston Council's Corporate and Resources Committee approved forming a Company Limited by Guarantee in November 2025. Source
- The company aims to acquire 150 homes to reduce reliance on expensive temporary accommodation. Source
- Kingston Council planned to form the CLG in January 2026 and commence property acquisitions. Source
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