Do you want to move? : Transfers and mutual exchanges

Ways to rent

The different options for renting a home are listed here. 

Transfers

If you are registered with homehunt you can apply for any of the Link properties that are advertised on the homehunt website. Properties are allocated to the person who makes 'best use' of it, such as using all the bedrooms, or who needs any special adaptations that have already been made to the property.

Where more than one applicant can make 'best use' of the property, it is allocated to the person who has the highest level of 'priority pass'. Different grades of pass are awarded to people with particular housing needs.

If no one has a priority pass, the property is allocated to person who has been registered with homehunt for the longest time.

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Transfers within Edinburgh

If you live in Edinburgh, different arrangements apply under the Edindex scheme. Visit the Edindex website and download an application form, which you should complete then return to any City of Edinburgh Council office. 

Available properties are listed on the Edindex site and in the Edinburgh Evening News every Monday.

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Mutual exchanges

A mutual exchange is when you swap properties with another tenant. The other person must have a Scottish secure tenancy with one of the following housing providers:

If you live anywhere apart from Edinburgh, please contact us to apply for a mutual exchange. The other tenant should also contact their landlord. We and the other landlord will review the exchange, looking at how each tenant has conducted their tenancy and whether they are up to date with their rent payments.

If the exchange is then approved you must remain in your property until the agreed date. Any repairs that are needed must be completed before you move.

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Mutual exchanges in Edinburgh

If you live in Edinburgh, you can register for the Edinburgh House Exchange free of charge. This will enable you to find a home through the Edindex scheme.

For more information and to register, visit the Edinburgh House Exchange website.

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Homeswapper

Homeswapper is a free online house matching service, open to tenants of more than 300 housing associations and local authorities across the UK.

When you register, your home is matched with those of other tenants looking to move. You will be informed of any matches, which you can view on the Homeswapper web site.

Please note that only tenants with clear rent accounts are eligible to use Homeswapper. To register, visit the Homeswapper web site.

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