Half of temporary homes ridden with damp and mould
Original Article Summary
Half of temporary accommodation homes are showing signs of damp and mould, a review conducted by property manager Switch Management has found. Since the Hazards in Social Housing (Prescribed Requirements) (England) Regulations 2025, commonly referred to as ‘Awaab’s Law’, came into effect for the social rented sector on 27 October 2025, Switch has been auditing […] The post Half of temporary homes ridden with damp and mould appeared first on PropertyWire.
PropMatch Curated Analysis
Switch Management's audit of temporary accommodation found 50% of properties have damp and mould issues. This highlights significant compliance challenges for councils implementing Awaab's Law requirements.
Investor Relevance
Reveals quality and compliance issues in temporary accommodation sector, signaling potential opportunities for investors who can provide better-quality housing solutions to councils, while highlighting regulatory risks for substandard properties.
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