You have the right to exchange your property with another social housing tenant if you hold an assured tenancy. Any exchange partner will need to meet the local connection criteria applicable to your development and must not as result leave the property overcrowded or under-occupied. No exchanges can be approved if your rent account is not fully up to date.
English Rural will try to assist tenants who wish to exchange or transfer to another property more suitable to their needs. Because of the nature of our developments, local connection will always be key and approval of any mutual exchange will be subject to the local connection criteria in the relevant s106 agreement being satisfied.
Residents can seek a mutual exchange partner through several portals, the best known of which is HomeSwapper. English Rural is happy to assist in the process by refunding the cost of a year’s subscription to residents once proof of membership has been provided.
All requests for mutual exchanges should be made in writing or by email to the Regional Housing Manager or by returning the initial Mutual Exchange Application, which will then initiate the process.
If you wish to move through mutual exchange get in touch and we’ll talk to you about the process.
If a property becomes available on your development, English Rural may in some cases consider a request for an internal transfer. You will be asked to complete an application form giving details of why you should be considered for transfer to the vacant property.
Residents who are looking to move to more suitable housing will also be encouraged to register with the Local Authority for re-housing, who can offer a much wider range of accommodation to meet your needs.
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