If you'd like to change your social rented home, you may be able to swap with another customer through a process called mutual exchange.
The person you swap with can be renting from us, a different housing association or even a council housing body.
If you know another customer with a Aspire Housing or someone from a different social landlord who is looking to move, you may want to discuss the possibility of swapping homes with them. If they agree, you should apply for a mutual exchange.
You must not swap homes without our consent as this would put both parties in breach of the tenancy agreement.
Homeswapper is a free online exchange service, where you can advertise your home and search for a swap.
To find out more about Homeswapper, visit their website
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When considering a mutual exchange, you can swap homes with:
Any customer currently residing in an Aspire Housing property is eligible for a swap provided they have been a in their home for 12 months or more and don't have any rent arrears. This includes individuals and families looking for a change in their living situation within Aspires housing portfolio.
You can also exchange homes with tenants from other social housing providers. This broadens your options significantly, allowing you to connect with a diverse group of tenants seeking to relocate.
If you live in a council home, you can swap with other council tenants. This is a great way to find a home that may be better suited to your circumstances, whether you need more space, a different location, or other specific requirements.
We highly recommend that both parties involved in a mutual exchange view each other's homes before completing any paperwork. This step is crucial as it allows you to thoroughly inspect the property and address any potential issues beforehand.
Viewing the homes in person gives you a better understanding of the living conditions, neighbourhood, and any repairs or changes that might be required.
Taking the time to view the properties ensures that both parties are fully informed and satisfied with the exchange, leading to a smoother and more successful process.
If you have found a home to swap with and you have completed the mutual exchange forms, we will contact you directly to explain what happens next.
To find our mutual exchange forms click here.
If you've been in your current home for 12 months or more, then you could look at swapping homes with somebody else.
We encourage all our customers who are looking at swapping their homes to look for a mutual exchange.
You can find all homes available to swap over at Homeswapper
There is a cost involved in joining Homeswapper, however, if you're up-to-date with your rent then we will cover the costs of joining.
A customer doesn't have to use Homeswapper if they don't wish to. You can arrange to swap homes with other people directly.
A number of customers use Social Media networks or find adverts in local shop windows/noticeboards.
Unfortunately, if you have any rent arrears, then a mutual exchange will not be possible until you have paid any overdue balances and reduced your arrears to £0.00.
As a guide, it typically takes around six to eight weeks for the mutual exchange paperwork to be completed from start to finish, but this varies on individual circumstances.
You can find our mutual exchange forms along with other useful documents and brochures on our resources page here.
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