Press Release – Migrant Houses

Our press release regarding the “Migrant Houses” project outlines the services we offer to the government through a subcontracted company, which operates under multiple names, none of which are registered with Companies House. As a general contractor, our company provides a wide range of essential services, including heating system repairs, electrical maintenance, fencing, glazing, plumbing, and many more. These services are delivered to properties that are rented by private landlords to local councils through the UK Government for migrant housing.

The properties we attend to seem to primarily house migrant families, with the ratio of families with children to adult men being approximately 60/40. The families, as we are told, appear to predominantly come from Jordan, although the men, in particular, tend to be somewhat evasive about their origins. In terms of living conditions, many of the houses are in poor states, which reflects the challenges these migrants face. For example, we frequently encounter situations where men are living in substandard conditions, often sleeping on floors, with evidence of drug use found on surfaces, and broken windows or doors that need urgent repair. In some cases, we’ve even observed migrants with criminal tags or ankle bracelets, which adds another layer of complexity to the work being carried out.

While the migrants have generally been polite and respectful toward our contractors, we have noticed an increasing sense of entitlement among them the longer they have been in the country. One notable example was when a family demanded significant improvements to their living conditions, including new carpets, new extractor fans, full redecoration, and more. Despite these additional requests, we complied and carried out the necessary work. Another example was a family that stayed we took too long to carry out a roof water leak and ceiling re plaster which takes a number of days for plaster to set, dry before we can sand and paint but the migrant family in question expected the whole repair to be done within hours on day one, On the second day they refused us entry and even called the police along with the ‘support worker’ to remove us from the property.

On another occasion we came across a family where the male openly told us he owned a property company here in the UK and was working on a laptop and speaking with his tenants in front of us, We also observed a luxury vehicle parked outside. We suspected this family is taking advantage of the loopholes in the system.

Can migrants work in the UK?

According to the UK government, No.

It is also important to highlight that, according to official guidelines, 90% of these migrants have been told they are not allowed to work. However, we have occasionally come across documents, such as home office letters and work permit cards, which suggest that some migrants may be engaging in work despite these restrictions.

We began providing these services in mid-2024 and have witnessed a dramatic increase in workload as the demand for housing support for migrants continues to grow. This surge in demand has presented both logistical and operational challenges, but our team remains dedicated to delivering high-quality services to support these vulnerable populations and ensure the properties are habitable and safe. That is the press release – migrant houses.