This does not mean that you will be able to move within 42 days; most exchanges take between eight to ten weeks to complete. To avoid any delays, make sure your rent account is debt-free. If you have any concerns, please contact us for advice. Make a note of any outstanding repairs that are required in your home.

A Yes, you could swap your property with your mother-in-law’s and, assuming no money changes hands, there is no need to worry about stamp duty land tax. However, if a mortgage is involved there could be a stamp duty bill.

There are no separate or special conditions to be able to swap a house when compared to selling or buying a house. As well, anyone that a lender would consider a suitable candidate for a home loan when purchasing a house should also be eligible to obtain a loan for their new property following a house swap.

“The council can only advise tenants on the benefits of downsizing. We cannot, and would not, force a tenant who is under-occupying a property to move to a smaller one.”

Your exchange has been approved You and the person you are home swapping with will need to sign the deed of assignment and agree a home swap moving date. Your landlord will guide you through this process. You will then move into your new property on the agreed date.

The Mutual Exchange Program allows DCJ Housing tenants to swap their properties. The program is operated by DCJ Housing and tenants must have approval from DCJ Housing before they swap homes.

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