Finding a home Applying to rent from us

Once you have applied through the Manchester Move website, you’ll get an email telling you which housing association your application is with

Your Manchester Move email will tell you what to do next and which documents you need to submit to the housing association

• If you have been given Southway as your housing association, please attach your documents to this form
• Make sure all documents are attached, ideally in one single PDF 
• You can also drop them off at our reception or post to:
  
  Southway Housing Trust
  Southern Gate
  729 Princess Road
  Didsbury|
  M20 2LT

If a different housing association is managing your application, you can still hand your documents in at our office. We’ll pass them on for you.

• Wait for your housing association to contact you 
• You will be notified via email when your application has been activated
• If the application takes longer than 28 working days, you don’t need to contact the housing association. Once your application is live or if any additional information is needed, you’ll be contacted
  
• Your queue/priority date will be backdated to when we receive all your documents. You won’t lose your place in the queue if it takes longer to process your application

• You can now log on to the Manchester Move website and bid for properties
• New properties are added daily
• Check Manchester Move at the weekend or on a Monday to see the maximum properties available

• Bid for properties on Manchester Move
• Find everything you need to know about the bidding process on the Manchester Move website
• You can also download the Manchester Move mobile app

You can find information on purchasing and exchanging a home on our website 

We offer a range of With Care housing schemes, designed for people aged 55 and over. These schemes often include:

• Cafés, salons or shops open to the public
• Shared lounges or activity spaces for residents

To find out more or apply:

• Visit our Age-Friendly Living web pages
• Call the Age-Friendly Team on 0161 448 4200
• Or email: [email protected]

Applications from people living outside the Manchester area may not be accepted.

If you're aged 50 or over, live in social housing through Manchester Move, and have more than one bedroom, the Rightsizing service can help you:

• Move closer to family or friends
• Find a home that’s easier to manage
• Lower your living costs
• Downsize to a home that better fits your needs

Hayley, our Rightsizing Officer, will guide you through the process from start to finish.
To learn more:

• Visit our pages on Manchester Move's Rightsizing service or Manchester Move website
• Email [email protected]
• Or call Hayley on 07940 752 409

See how Hayley helped one Manchester Move tenant in this video.