[MargaretR]

Jaysay - our estate was scheduled for this refurb three years ago but it didn't happen due to lack of funds.

The 'decent homes' deadline for the work passed last year. The work was required to be done in the terms of the 'Stock Transfer' and wasn't.

That is why there is this mad rush now to bring homes up to standard.

I could have coped with a kitchen refurb three years ago - but not now.