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Mutual Exchange Information
Mutual Exchange
Interested in a mutual exchange?
This service is for Southwark Council tenants only. All links on this page will open a new window.
To advertise your property through Southwark House Exchange
Mutual exchanges can be a quick and easy way to move, either within Southwark or to another area.
If you would like to swap your Southwark council home with another tenant in Southwark or another area, you can do this by joining our House Exchange mutual exchange scheme. House exchange is a website that has been designed to bring people together who are looking to swap their homes.
It’s easy and FREE!
Simply visit www.southwark.houseexchange.org.uk and complete your details online. Once you have registered, your details will be approved, your property will appear in our database and you will be able to;
- search for a specific property or area
- search for those who may want your property
- search for a three-way swap
- search for a match both ways
Remember:
- If you find a suitable exchange partner, you must inform your local area housing office as your exchange will need to be approved
- If you owe rent, you will have to clear any arrears and bring your account up to date
- If you have not looked after your home, you will have to repair any damage and bring it up to a standard fit for people to live in
- If your home would be far too big for the new tenant or far too small then we will not allow the exchange. You can however swap with someone who has one bedroom more or less than you need.
Other things to try or if you are not a Southwark Council tenant
All council and housing association tenants have the right to swap their homes with another tenant anywhere in the United Kingdom, including the Republic of Ireland. If you are a housing association tenant or you are registered on House Exchange but wish to increase your chances to find an exchange, you can also try the following;
Some sites are free and others may charge a small fee to join. However, the more places you advertise, the more chances you will have!