How to Start the Process
Please email mail@cornerstonehousing.net or write to us with the names and addresses of all parties involved, and we will send all the paperwork to you.
Mutual Exchange Process
- Both parties (or multiple parties if more than one swap is happening) need to complete the following forms:
– Cornerstone tenant to complete the following form: Applicant 1 form
– Incoming applicant(s) to complete the following two forms: Applicant 2 form and Budget Planner
– Please note that the incoming applicant will also need to pay a month’s rent in advance prior to the new tenancy start date, if the exchange is accepted. - All parties to send the completed forms to:
Cornerstone House
Western Way
Exeter
EX1 1AL
Under no circumstances must you proceed with the move until you have written authorisation from Cornerstone. If there is any reason to refuse the exchange, Cornerstone will aim to advise you of the reason within six weeks from the date of your application. This time will start when we have received completed forms from both you and your exchange partner.
- A property exchange inspection will be arranged with one of our Housing Officers.
- References will be sent for the outgoing tenant and requested for the incoming tenant.
- Once the above has been completed, we will let you know our decision.
House Exchange
House Exchange is a service which brings people together who are interested in swapping their homes.
Enter your details at www.houseexchange.org.uk and the site will match you up with other people who want to swap. The website helps you to search, find matches and contact other council or housing association residents who want to swap their homes.
Important Things to Consider:
Add photos: You can have up to 25 photos of your property on your advert, which increases your chances of finding a swap. This allows other users to see throughout your home.
Include a description: House Exchange has a tool that allows you to create a description by selecting options that apply to your home, or if you prefer, get creative and write your own. You can find both these options in the ‘Update my advert’ area where you can also add key features such as a garden or balcony. The more detail you add to your description, the more your advert will stand out.