Mutual exchanges
Who can apply for a mutual exchange?
How do I apply for a mutual exchange?
What is a mutual exchange?
A mutual exchange is where you swap your home with another council, Stockport Homes or housing association tenant.
You take over the other person’s tenancy, under the same terms and conditions, and they take over yours.
Who can apply for a mutual exchange?
Any council or housing association tenant with a secure or assured tenancy can apply for a mutual exchange.
If you live in sheltered housing or a home specially adapted to meet the needs of a disabled person there may be restrictions on who can swap with you.
How do I apply for a mutual exchange?
You will need to complete a mutual exchange application form (under My Account).
When applying please ensure that you:
- include details of all household members on the application form; and
- complete your current landlord details on the application form in full.
Click on the image below to view the 'Guide to completing a mutual exchange' video and see the link to the written guide below.
Guide to completing a mutual exchange application
How do I find an exchange?
Once you have completed a mutual exchange application form you can search for a possible exchange by going to the property search page and selecting ‘mutual exchange property’, along with the property type and number of bedrooms you are looking for.
You can also view properties available for exchange on the Stockport Homes Mutual Exchange Facebook page.
Stockport Homes tenants can also register for free with house exchange which is especially good if you are looking to move outside of Stockport.