I want to buy my home
Were you a Manchester City Council tenant when your home transferred to Southway in 2007?
You probably have the Right to Buy.
Read our Guide to Buying Your Home to learn more.
To apply:
- Fill out the Right to Buy application form
- Email it to [email protected]
- Or post it to:
Southway Homes Team, Southway Housing Trust, Southern Gate, 729 Princess Road, Manchester, M20 2LT
You probably have the Right to Acquire.
Read our Guide to Buying Your Home to learn more.
To apply:
- Fill out the Right to Acquire application form
- Email it to [email protected]
- Or post it to:
Southway Homes Team, Southway Housing Trust, Southern Gate, 729 Princess Road, Manchester, M20 2LT
I want to exchange my home
You may be able to move home quicker by mutually exchanging (swapping) your home through House Exchange.
House Exchange matches you with people who have the type of home you want, and who are also looking for a home like yours.
To find people who want to swap their homes, sign up to House Exchange or download the House Exchange app for iPhone.
House Exchange
Watch the short video to learn more about how House Exchange works
To be eligible, you must:
- Have lived in your property for at least 12 months
- Keep your home in good condition
- Have a clear rent account
- Have not been involved in any anti-social behaviour
If you meet these conditions, you may be eligible to swap your home with:
- Another tenant of a Manchester Move landlord
- A tenant of any council or registered social landlord
- Someone living outside of Manchester. House Exchange allows you to apply for an exchange with council and housing association tenants across the UK
When you’ve found a potential match, contact them to see if they’re interested in a home swap and arrange a suitable time to view each other’s homes.
If you agree to go ahead, both you and the person you’re exchanging with must ask your landlords for permission.
If either of you have a joint tenancy, the other household members must agree to the exchange.
Visit Manchester Move to learn more about House Exchange and the rules around home exchanges.
Our Rightsizing offer
Manchester Move Rightsizing service
Rightsizing specialist Connie from Manchester Move helps social housing tenants across the city to find and move into homes that feel right to them.
If you’re over 50, live alone or with a partner, and your home has more than one bedroom, you can benefit from her free expert advice and support.
There’s no commitment. If you’re considering a move or just want to know your options, Manchester Move’s Rightsizing service could be the help you’re looking for.
Connie can help with every step, from bidding to moving in. She may even be able to help you with the costs of moving.
To find out more and get in touch with Connie, Manchester Move Rightsizing.
Exchanging your home
You may be able to find rehousing quicker by mutual exchanging (swapping) your home.
You can do this through www.houseexchange.org.uk which matches you with people who have the type of home you want, and who are also looking for a home like yours.
There is also an App for your mobile, available to download from the Apple App Store (iPhone) and Google Play Store (Android).
Check out this short video to find out how Home Exchange works; https://youtu.be/kqqhy7DiT3w
For more information on House Exchange and the rules around exchanging your home, visit Manchester Move.
