About Temp Homes - Temporary and Emergency Housing
At Temphomes.co.uk, our mission is to provide safe, compliant and high-quality temporary and emergency accommodation that helps councils and housing partners meet the growing demand for secure housing.
We work to deliver swift, reliable placements for individuals and families in need, always maintaining professional standards, transparency, and compassion. Our team ensures every property is fully certified, well-maintained, and ready to move into, giving our partners complete confidence in the homes they allocate.
Our Mission
Our Vision
Our vision is to become the UK’s most trusted and responsive provider of temporary accommodation for local authorities and housing organisations.
We aim to raise the standard of emergency housing through innovation, accountability and care, offering solutions that reduce homelessness, ease housing pressures, and create stable environments where people can rebuild their lives.
By combining property expertise with social responsibility, we aspire to build long-term partnerships with councils nationwide, helping them deliver safe, dignified housing for every household in need.
FAQs
What is temp homes?
Temphomes.co.uk is a professional provider of temporary and emergency accommodation for UK councils, housing associations and partner organisations. We offer fully managed, compliant homes with rapid mobilisation, flexible terms and transparent reporting.
Who do you work with?
We work directly with local authorities, housing departments, housing associations, homelessness services, and care providers. Our aim is to support councils with suitable, safe and sustainable accommodation for individuals and families in need.
What types of properties do you offer?
Our portfolio includes self-contained flats and houses (studio to 4+ bedrooms) and shared accommodation where appropriate. All units are fully furnished with white goods and meet national health, safety and property standards.
How can I contact you?
Simply contact our team with your placement brief or procurement requirements. We’ll provide availability, property specs, compliance packs and pricing based on your needs.
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Are your homes safe?
Yes. Every property is supplied with a full compliance pack, including EPC, Gas Safety, EICR, PAT, Smoke/CO certification, Legionella assessment, and Fire Risk Assessment where required. All homes meet or exceed local authority and HHSRS standards.
What is your response time?
We can often mobilise and provide ready-to-let units within 24–72 hours, depending on location and availability. Our dedicated placements team works closely with housing officers to prioritise urgent referrals.
Do you manage maintenance and repairs?
Yes. We provide 24/7 maintenance support with clear service level agreements (SLAs). Emergency issues are prioritised immediately, with full repair logs and photographic evidence for audit and reporting.
What areas do you cover?
We currently cover accommodation across London and surrounding boroughs, with expanding coverage across the Midlands, South East and North West. National placements are available on request depending on property type and volume.
What contract options do you offer?
We offer flexible agreements, including nightly paid accommodation, fixed-term licences, block bookings, and lease arrangements. All options are tailored to local authority procurement and compliance requirements.
How do you ensure safeguarding and data protection?
Safeguarding is central to everything we do. Our policies align with UK-GDPR, ICO guidance and local authority safeguarding frameworks, ensuring the safety and privacy of all residents. We also conduct regular training and incident reporting reviews.
Do you provide reports and KPIs for councils?
Yes. We provide monthly management information (MI) and KPI reports covering occupancy levels, repairs, incidents, compliance renewals and void turnaround times — giving full visibility and accountability to our partners.
What makes Temphomes different from other accommodation providers?
We combine property investment expertise with a public-sector mindset, focusing on safety, transparency and reliability. Our homes are well-maintained, our reporting is clear, and our goal is to make placements stress-free for council teams.