Moving home

Mutual Exchange

A Mutual Exchange is when tenants living in 2 separate properties decide that they wish to exchange homes.  Any assured tenant can apply for a mutual exchange with any other assured or secure tenant. The other person does not have to be living in a Yarlington Housing Group property. There are certain rules about who is eligible for an exchange. You will not be allowed to move if you owe any rent and you can only apply if you are an 'Assured' or 'Secure' tenant, you have complied with the Terms and Conditions of your Tenancy Agreement and the proposed exchange would not lead to under occupation or overcrowding in either of the properties.

Your new home must be suitable for your needs. It must not be too big or too small. Some homes have been adapted or designed for people with special needs - unless you have special needs you will not qualify for these properties. If you are swapping with a tenant from outside Yarlington Housing Group, we will provide the other landlord with a report on you. They will provide us in turn with a report on our new customers. Once the exchange is agreed your property will be inspected and you will be told of any work that needs doing before you move.