Mobility Options

Mutual Exchange is a great way of finding a move but there are also other options depending on your circumstances to move to a different location.

Affordable Home Ownership

The Government's 'HomeBuy' programme  covers a range of affordable home ownership products available in England. Click here for more information.

Transfers/CBL systems

Many councils run a 'choice-based lettings' scheme. It gives you the opportunity to tell your council which properties you're interested in, instead of the council deciding what you will be offered. Find out about this method of allocating council housing and how to 'bid' (apply) for a property. Click here for more information.

Private Rent

What is it? 'Private rented sector', often shortened to PRS, is housing that is rented out as a business. A private sector landlord can be one person or a large company. Click here for more information.

Other ways of Renting

Depending on your circumstances, there may be alternative ways to find a new home to rent which includes market rent, rent to buy and intermediate rent. Click here for more information.