Home away from home

For members of the armed forces and their loved ones, the European Support Group (ESG) helps provide safe, comfortable homes overseas. Tracy Webb, Senior Housing Manager, explains more… WHAT IS ESG? ESG i...

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 changes to improve the current stock, build new quarters and i...

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 together a checklist to help you get through your SFA move a...

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 usual additions such as curtains that are more to your taste,...

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 specialist Karen Ross looks at the process… There are slight ...

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 been bought back so that MOD/DIO will once again own the hou...

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 armed forces, including housing information and guidance. They...

What AFF’s housing team can do for you

AFF’s housing team is here to help you with your enquiries. Here is a useful guide to what they can and can’t do. THEY CAN: Equip you with the correct, relevant advice and guidance to help you make inform...

Help with housing

Whilst the Modernised Accommodation Offer has been paused, there are two new positive elements which were rolled out in March, which may help support you financially. SINGLE LIVING ACCOMMODATION WAIVERS New...

Farewell to magnolia

Colour change: Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has decided to move away from the magnolia paint and brown kitchens which used to form part of the standard for Service Family Accommodation (SFA). Th...