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New strategy for military homes

As a result of a deal in January 2025 to buy back 36,000 SFA from Annington, a new Defence Housing Strategy Team was set up to review and propose ch...

Running a business from home update

In January 2025 DIO paused applications from those wishing to run a business from a service home so that it could conduct a review. With the aim of...

Summer moves checklist

Packing up and moving home is probably one of the most stressful things about family life in the army, so AFF Housing Specialist Cat Calder has put ...

Overseas housing pilot

A pilot scheme launched in January last year has helped couples in long-term relationships access SFA in the Falkland Islands and Cyprus. Accommoda...

Brightening up your SFA

Nothing screams SFA on move-in more loudly than bland magnolia paint, oatmeal carpets, if you’re lucky, and questionable curtains. Apart from the u...

Applying for adaptations to your SFA

AFF often receives enquiries about additional needs and disability adaptations to Service Family Accommodation (SFA). Health and additional needs sp...

SFA homes buy-back – what next?

Many of you may have seen in the news that the Service Family Accommodation (SFA) in England and Wales owned by Annington and leased by the MOD has ...

Moving to civvy street

Defence Transition Services (DTS) and the Veterans Welfare Service (VWS) offer a range of support to those facing specific challenges leaving the ar...