Mutual Exchange: Application & Registration

If you want to swap homes with another tenant you must apply to us in writing. You can apply to swap with tenants of other housing associations and local authorities.

Unfortunately, the UK government has discontinued both the HOMES and HomeSwap Mobility Schemes. Tenants still wishing to be registered on a nation-wide home swap database should visit Scout Solutions’ replacement service, Homeswapper.

Application Forms

Why was my exchange request refused?

Reasons for turning down a request for an exchange include the following:

    • A Notice of Intention to Raise Proceedings has been served on you because you have broken your tenancy conditions.
    • We have a Court Order that allows us to evict you.
    • Our property would be either overcrowded or under-occupied after the exchange
    • You have rent arrears or you, or the tenant who would be exchanging with you, has a poor tenancy record
    • Your home is suitable for someone with special housing needs and there would be no-one living in the house with those needs.

      If we refuse permission we will tell you why, if the reason refers to an issue with your tenancy. When you exchange, you must accept the house in the condition you find it. If the decoration is poor, or if the other tenant has damaged the property, we will not repair or redecorate it.