Swapping your home with another tenant
Mutual exchange is when two or more tenants living in a housing association or council property swap homes.
As long as your tenancy agreement allows mutual exchange and you meet the criteria, it can be a great way to find a home that better suits your needs.
How can I swap my home?
To get started with a mutual exchange, you can sign up to HomeSwapper, an online service that connects tenants across the UK who are looking to move. HomeSwapper helps you:
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Search for homes locally and nationwide
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Find matches based on your preferences
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Connect with other tenants looking to swap
Registration is free for our customers, and it’s simple to create an account and start searching.
What happens next?
Once you’ve found a potential match and applied for a swap, we’ll review your request. As part of this process, we’ll look at things like:
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How you’ve managed your tenancy
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Whether your rent account is up to date
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Whether any legal notices (such as a notice of seeking possession) have been served
Important information about mutual exchange
Before you agree to swap your home, it’s important to understand that moving to a different home or landlord may mean some things change.
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Your rent amount may be different
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Service charges may change depending on the property and landlord
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Your tenancy terms and conditions may not be the same
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Your rights, such as the Right to Buy or Right to Acquire, could be affected
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The type of tenancy you’re offered may also differ
Frequently Asked Questions
These FAQs explain how the process works, what you need to do, and what you can expect from us.
Get started today
Registering with HomeSwapper is the first step towards finding your next home.
