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
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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).
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Army families are currently facing high levels of mobility – Jill Misson looks into the impact of frequent moves and what support is in place.
Moving house is an upheaval whether you’re new to military life ...
DIO has told AFF that tackling damp and mould across the SFA estate continues to be a critical priority for the organisation and its contractors.
DIO acknowledges that repeatedly removing surface mould is no...
Are you a dual serving couple and married or in a civil partnership? Two welcome changes have recently been made to accommodation policy that might affect you.
1. No need to move because of rank difference
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If you’re expecting an assignment order soon, a recent change to policy means that the timelines for applying for housing have changed. Housing Specialist Cat Calder explains more…
Currently, you need to let...
If you’re new to moving with the military or just need a reminder, read on for answers to some of the common questions on removals.
How do I book removals?
Log on to the Agility portal grms-external.agility...
If you’re on the move again this summer, make sure you’re aware of what should happen at your move-in appointment and what to do if anything goes wrong.
You will have booked your move-in appointment on the...
As the Future Accommodation Model (FAM) pilot reaches its final months, we spoke to the Defence Accommodation Policy team to find out what you need to consider going forward…
“The way people live and work is...
We all like to crank up the music on occasion and have a good time but when does the fun become a nuisance to those living next door and how, as the neighbour, do you deal with it?
It’s good practice to assu...