Swapping A Council House In The UK.

Living in a council house is probably one of the most inexpensive ways of residing in the UK. Modern living makes it likely that at some point moving house might be necessary.

Reasons for moving include change of job or a change in family arrangements.

The UK is more overcrowded than ever due to immigration and rising birth rates. As a result long waiting lists are common in most council boroughs.

People can wait for years to get up to the front of the list and have little choice in the property offered to them. This is the main reason why people seek a trading partner and swap their council house.

Many people use websites to exchange details with other council house tenants to find a mutual exchange. Online forums link people together all over the UK to enable a property swap.

To exchange your property you will need to get a home exchange application form provided by your council or association.

Once you get the go ahead its now time to make sure your house is in good condition and decorated/furnished well. Think of swapping your council house the same way you would if you were selling it. Watch some of the many property tv programmes that teach you how to make your house more saleable. When you think its in a good enough state to allow any potential viewings its time to move to the next step.

Advertising your property on a home exchange website is usually straight forward. Make sure you write a good title and keep the description accurate. Make your house sound desirable but be honest to avoid wasting everyon’s time. Make sure you take some really nice photos and add them to your description.

Once your advert has been created you are in the position to browse other council house swaps to find potential properties.

Once a council house exchange is found, make sure everything is totally transparent. Do like for like viewings and answer each others questions fairly and accurately.

Having a list of questions already thought up is a good idea to ensure you leave no stone unturned. Be thorough and explore the area to look out for any problems which might change your mind. Most people won’t be looking to exchange their house for a poorer property so aim for a like for like exchange.

One a mutual exchange is found its time to complete the paperwork with the council authorities. This can take an agonising few weeks however you can look forward to moving into you new home very soon.

Best of luck

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