New housing timelines
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...
Moving with the military
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...
Smoother military moves
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...
FAM housing pilot in final stages
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...
Everybody needs good neighbours
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...
I need adaptations to my quarter, how does it work?
There have been some changes to the Additional Needs and Disability Adaptations (ANDA) process under the new accommodation contracts which kicked off in April. Karen Ross, AFF Health & Additional Needs Sp...
The walkway scheme is no more, so what happens now?
There’s no longer the option to use the official walkaway scheme when moving out of your home. The responsibility for ensuring your quarter is at move-out standard is down to you, so how can you ensure it’s u...
The new who’s who in military housing
The new maintenance and repairs contracts for Service Family Accommodation (SFA) are now bedding in. You might have already noticed some significant changes and here, we look at a few of the key roles that yo...
What are the key differences in military housing overseas?
Depending on where you’re posted, you’ll find that service housing overseas isn’t the same as in the UK. Here, we look at a few of the differences…
You don’t pay Contribution in Lieu of Council Tax.
You get...
MOD target to reduce carbon emissions
Reducing carbon emissions and the drive to a net zero estate is probably the biggest domestic challenge the MOD faces over the next ten years.
DIO has a plan which covers a raft of sustainability-related pro...