Co-op Homes doesn't keep a housing waiting list so if you're in housing need and would like to move into one of our properties, you'll need to apply to join the housing register of the local authority area you're interested in living in.
Opportunities for transfer for our existing tenants are very infrequent as so few properties become available for letting each year and the majority of these are offered first to the Local Authority to help house those in most housing need. You can see how few properties we own and where they are in the table at the bottom of this page.
If you're already our tenant and want to transfer to a smaller property within Co-op Homes' stock you may be eligible for a cash incentive under our downsizing scheme. Please contact us more information.
As we don't keep a transfer list, tenants looking for housing transfer should register on their Local Authority's Housing Register although because of the shortage of housing and the fact that you already have a home, you may not be considered a high priority.
We strongly recommend that you consider MUTUAL EXCHANGE as this will be the quickest way to get a move. Mutual exchange means that you can apply to "swap" properties with someone who lives in a Co-op Homes property, a housing co-op, another housing association or local authority home as long as your tenancy agreement permits this and certain other conditions are met.
If you're interested in a mutual exchange, you can find someone to swap with on www.HomeSwapper.co.uk , a nationwide database of other tenants looking for a swap partner. If you're a member of one of our co-ops you can also use Homeswapper, but please enter your landlord as "Co-op Homes" when you register the first time as the subscription for this service is in our name. If you encounter any difficulties or have any questions about mutual exchange, please ask one of our customer advisers for assistance.
People also can advertise for someone to swap with on cards in local newsagents windows and on social media, such as Facebook Groups where properties are regularly advertised for exchange.
