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<p>As at 16 January 2024, the Department has 47,863 Service Family Accommodation (SFA)
properties in the UK, 18.6% of SFA were vacant and 96% of SFA met Decent Homes Standard.</p><p>The
void rate has reduced from 23% in 2019 to c. 19.5% in November 2023 to 18.6% in January
2024.</p><p>Forthcoming changes to accommodation entitlements under the New Accommodation
Offer will significantly increase the number of personnel entitled to SFA. This is
expected to lead to a significant increase in demand for SFA, thereby reducing the
void rate further.</p>
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