Most tenants can swap homes with another council or housing association tenant, using a scheme called ‘mutual exchange’.
The exchange must be approved by both landlords before it can go ahead, but we cannot unreasonably deny the request. There are some types of housing that aren’t eligible for a swap; if this includes your home, we will let you know.
To register for a mutual exchange and find out about available homes to swap, please visit
Home-Link. You can also contact us on
01284 767224.
When you apply for an exchange, we will send you a form which you should fill out and return to us.
Before you can complete an exchange, you and your ‘swap partner(s)’ need to meet certain conditions. For example:
- All of you must have a clear rent account
- Your gas and electricity payments must be up to date
- In some areas (often villages with ‘local connection’ requirements) you must comply with any agreements stating who has a right to live in the home; this is usually a work or family link.