Mutual exchanges
Exchanging my home
In some cases we can help residents who wish to swap homes with another MHP tenant or move to properties owned by other housing associations or a local council. These properties can be outside of the MHT London area and this is known as a mutual exchange. It is a swap of accommodation between tenants and relies on each party moving permanently into their exchange partner's property. This can only happen if both tenants have their landlords consent.
There are thousands of housing association and council tenants around the country looking for a swap. Your prospects are best if you are looking for a property with the same number of bedrooms or are willing to move to a smaller property, but it is worthwhile trying this option whatever your requirements.
MHT London are members of the web-based House Exchange scheme and Homeswapper. Both schemes are easy to use, updated regularly and offer different ways of searching for an exchange. New users are joining all the time and more landlords are offering the scheme to their tenants. To register, please visit www.houseexchange.org.uk or www.homeswapper.co.uk or call us for more information.
These are the only mutual exchange scheme we recommend and both are free to use for MHT London tenants.
What other mutual exchange systems are available?
MHT London tenants can also register with other mutual exchange schemes in their local area. These include:
Community Council House Exchange
UK-wide database and forum www.exchangeforum.co.uk
Council-Exchange.org
UK-wide database and forum with option to pay for extra services www.council-exchange.org
Houseswap Forum
UK-wide database, restricted access for free, and option to pay for enhanced services www.houseswapforum.co.uk
Exchange UK
UK-wide database, restricted access for free, and option to pay for 'premier membership' www.exchangeuk.co.uk
Ukhomeswap
UK-wide database and forum charging a fee for membership. www.ukhomeswap.co.uk
Exchange Your Home
UK-wide database and forum www.exchangeyourhome.co.uk
Exchange homes
UK-wide database and forum charging a fee for membership www.exchange-homes.co.uk
Loot
Website and magazine containing classified adverts including mutual exchanges wanted. www.loot.com
Gumtree
Website containing classified adverts and community information, including Flats/Houses – Rent with a section displaying homeswaps wanted. www.gumtree.com
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