HomeSwapper
The UK’s largest community for mutual exchange
HomeSwapper is the UK’s largest mutual exchange service for social housing tenants. They can help you search for possible swaps, contact other tenants and arrange viewings until you find your perfect new home.
With over 200,000 homes listed, HomeSwapper offers an easy-to-use service, with a free app to download and lots of help and support.
HomeSwapper allows you to:
- See how close a match your home is with a % match
- View who’s like your home
- See helpful profile badges
- Message with real-time chat
- See if another swapper is online.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a mutual exchange?
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A mutual exchange is a home swap between two social housing tenants. You could:
- Need more space or be looking to downsize
- Be looking to move for work or to be closer to family.
HomeSwapper gives you more control and means you’re able to choose a home that suits your needs, in a place you want to live.
- Can I swap my home?
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You need to have a secure or assured tenancy to be eligible for a mutual exchange. If you’re unsure, please get in touch with us to find out what type of tenancy you have and if you are able to swap before you start looking.
- Do I have to swap in my local area?
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As all social housing landlords allow mutual exchanges, you can swap homes with any council or housing association tenant anywhere in the UK.
- How do I join?
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Joining HomeSwapper is quick and easy. You only need to provide a few details to get your account setup.
Click here to register for HomeSwapper. If you’re a Beyond Housing tenant, and because we are registered with HomeSwapper, we’ll approve your account, then the site will be completely free!
- Can you help me with a mutual exchange?
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If you would like advice or support with a mutual exchange, you can call us on 0345 065 5656. We’ll take you through the steps, explain everything you need to know and answer any questions you may have.
