How to Swap Your Council House With Someone
Local governing authorities in the United Kingdom have long ensured that those in need have a place to live by providing Council Houses with affordable rent. Tenant circumstances change from time to time, and a different location or different size house might be needed. Never give up your Council House tenancy for a spot on a lengthy waiting list. Instead, find a trading partner and swap your Council House for another one that better suits your needs.
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Instructions
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Find a good online council house exchange site.
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Place your advertisement on the site, describing the Council House you rent and on to which you would like to move. Await a response(s) to your ad. Settle on a trading partner.
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Take a look at the house being offered in trade to you. Show your trading partner the house you rent. Answer questions and exchange information.
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Assuming you and your trading partner both like what you have seen, pick up the applicable Exchange forms from the local governing authority (landlord), fill these out and return them. Make sure that your trading partner does the same.
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Make your property available for a home inspection, and make sure your trading partner does the same. Assuming both houses pass inspection, all that is left to do is for you to move your household belongings to your new Council House.
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Tips & Warnings
Some exchange sites may be more helpful than others. For example, some offer links to other sites which will help guide you through the exchange process. Some sites have forums where problems can be explored and questions answered by those who have already navigated the exchange process.
Research your Council House swap. If something seems too good to be true, sometimes it is. Check on the crime in the area if it is a new location and the schools, for example. There may be some reason why your trading partner wants to move from his location, and he may not want to disclose this information. Investigate thoroughly before you make your final decision to swap.
