If for any reason you find that your property is no longer suitable to your needs (too big/small, you need level access), or you wish to move, then to move you may want to consider the following:
Transfer
You can apply for a transfer to another Folkestone & Hythe Council property if:
- You do not owe any rent or other charges
- Your home is in good condition
- You have lived in your present home for at least a year and are no longer on an Introductory Tenancy
- You have not broken (breached) your tenancy agreement or been found guilty of unacceptable behaviour
To apply you must complete a transfer application on the Kent Home Choice
Mutual Exchange
Mutual exchanges allow you to swap your home with another tenant living in a council or housing association property anywhere in the country. Each landlord must agree before an exchange can take place.
The site which we and many other local authorities and housing association use is Homeswapper. This is free and easy to use. You will need to register and create an advert for your property for other tenants to see. We will then let you know if your application has been successful.
Once you have found a home that you would like to exchange to, all households involved must complete the online application form on the Homeswapper website.
Approval is given if all aspects of the exchange meet the criteria and as long as the other landlord is a social housing provider that allows mutual exchange.
If you or the other party are not registered on Homeswapper but have found an exchange, please contact the housing team who will send you an invitation via email to complete the online application form without the need for you to register.
Each landlord will carry out various checks including:
- No rent or other charges are owed
- Your property is in good condition
- You have lived in your present home for at least a year and are no longer on an Introductory Tenancy
If you have any questions please mutual.exchanges@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk or phone them on 01303 853300.