We don't keep a housing waiting list for our own Co-op Homes' properties so if you're in housing need and would like to move into one of our homes, you'll need to apply to join the housing register of the local authority area you're interested in living in. Some of our client co-ops do accept direct applications with or without a local connection so you'll need to check out the co-ops pages above to find out more.
Opportunities for transfer for existing Co-op Homes' tenants are very infrequent as so few properties become available for letting each year and the majority of these are offered first to the Local Authority to help house those in most housing need. You can see how few properties we own and where they are in the table at the bottom of this page.
If you're already our tenant and want to transfer to a smaller property within Co-op Homes' stock you may be eligible for a cash incentive under our downsizing scheme. Please contact us more information.
As we don't keep a transfer list, tenants looking for housing transfer should register on their Local Authority's Housing Register although because of the shortage of housing and the fact that you already have a home, you may not be considered a high priority.
Breakdown of Co-op Homes' properties by size and by borough (310)
We strongly recommend tenants consider MUTUAL EXCHANGE as the quickest way to get a move. Mutual exchange means that you can apply to "swap" properties with someone who lives in a Co-op Homes property, a housing co-op, another housing association or local authority home as long as your tenancy agreement permits this and certain other conditions are met.
If you're interested in a mutual exchange, you can find someone to swap with on www.HomeSwapper.co.uk , a nationwide database of other tenants looking for a swap partner. If you're a member of one of our co-ops you can also use Homeswapper, but please enter your landlord as "Co-op Homes" when you register the first time as the subscription for this service is in our name. If you encounter any difficulties or have any questions about mutual exchange, please ask one of our customer advisers for assistance. People also can advertise for someone to swap with on cards in local newsagents windows and on social media, such as Facebook Groups where properties are regularly advertised for exchange.
Residents interested in exchanging are strongly encouraged to visit the property they are considering swapping with to view it themselves in person. You should note that exchanging with a tenant from a different landlord can have implications on your tenure type, rent, affordability, and rights as a tenant. Please check with your Housing Provider to discuss any potential differences and their implications before you initiate a swap.
To exchange, each resident must obtain written permission from their respective landlords before any exchange can take place. Co-Op Homes has the right to refuse an exchange* and has a legal requirement to make a decision within 42 days of receiving the completed application form.
**Consent may be given in certain circumstances where the resident has agreed to pay off the arrears in full or as per below in “exceptions”.
Refusal exceptions
Co-op Homes can in some circumstances agree to mutually exchange residents in arrears if the application is as a direct result of the Welfare Reform Bill (otherwise know as the "Bedroom Tax").
