Over the past few months, our teams have been hard at work delivering a major refurbishment programme at our Independent Living Scheme, Almelo House.
The project was identified in 2024 by our Investment Team, who worked closely with the Independent Living Team to understand the priorities for the scheme and what improvements mattered most to tenants. A detailed visit to the scheme helped shape a clear specification and scope of works, focusing on improving both the quality and appearance of communal areas throughout the building.
Tenant involvement was central to the project from the very beginning. The Independent Living Team organised a coffee morning at Almelo House, where tenants were invited to view and choose from a range of flooring samples, wallpaper designs and colour schemes.
This consultation gave tenants the opportunity to directly influence the final decorative finishes, helping to create a more welcoming and personalised environment that reflects their preferences.
Areas refurbished
The refurbishment works were delivered over a 14-week programme in partnership with our contractors, Higher End Construction. The extensive programme of improvements included:
- We fully redecorated all communal areas of the scheme, re-staining woodwork, repainting surfaces and installing new wallpaper.
- We installed new doors to enhance the appearance of the ante space.
- We installed new lights in the main lounge and across ground and upper floor corridors to brighten up the space.
- We replaced fencing panels to improve the appearance of the communal garden and bin store.
The completed refurbishment has significantly improved the overall look and feel of Almelo House, creating brighter, safer and more welcoming communal areas for tenants and visitors alike.
This investment reflects our ongoing commitment to ensuring our tenants live in high-quality homes and well-maintained communities.
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