Council Exchange Process
A Council exchange, mutual exchange, home swap, house
exchange. Whatever you want to call it, it is a property swap which is
agreed by your landlord.
It does not matter whether you are a council or
housing association tenant you have the right to swap your home with
another tenant. It does not cost anything to exchange your council or
housing association home except from the cost of the removal and
packaging fees. Both tenants will have to have there rent up to date. No
exchange can be agreed if there is outstanding rent arrears. Also both
parties must be suitable for each others homes. Terms and conditions
will apply. For further details please enquire with your landlord.
How long does it take to Exchange?
- It can take up to 42 days from handing your paperwork in for the
exchange to be agreed.
Am i eligible to council exchange my home?
Anyone living in a council or housing association
property can exchange there home after approval from your landlord.
What benefits are there from a council
exchange with another tenant.
Exchanging is great as you can find a home that suits
you. Instead of waiting for on a list you can bypass this by doing a
mutual exchange with another tenant. You can only swap providing your
landlord agrees to the exchange. Both tenants will need authorisation
for any exchange to go ahead.
You can find a exchange by using our website
http://www.councilexchangesite.co.uk
All tenants involved will need to make sure there
rent is up to date.
How do i find a council exchange?
By adding your
exchange to our website you will get your exchange seen by thousands
everyday. please see our
free account for more details
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