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House exchange / council swap

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munchsmum2017 · 27/11/2018 02:49

Has anybody actually had any luck with a council swap?

I’m currently in Leeds in a two bed flat, I’m wanting to move into a two bed house with a garden a bit out of Leeds for a change of scenery and a better upbringing for my lo, I’ve been looking for ages and am either constantly being messed around, being ignored or being told that someone is interested viewing etc and then after a few days of speaking no response.

I feel like I’ll be stuck here forever ahah, it’s not a horrible flat it’s been redecorated new kitchen and bathroom and has large bedrooms however I want a change and also it’s not the best area, I have a few personal problems and don’t feel comfortable living here which I’ve brought up to my HA, but not much has been done.

Has anyone had any success?
Is there any advice anyone can give me?
Or is there anyone actually interested in a swap and may want to discuss one with me?

Thank youGrin

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BatShitBitchChops · 27/11/2018 07:17

You won't get many people wanting to move from a house with a garden to a flat in a not so nice area. Are you in the best band you can be for bidding on properties so you are nearer the top of the list?

EmpressJewel · 27/11/2018 07:59

My SIL lives in a 2 bed flat in a nice area. She needs a three bed and hasn't had any luck with swapping.

munchsmum2017 · 27/11/2018 08:30

I have a two bed and it seems like nobody wants to swap or is serious

& I completely understand that, a few people I spoke to wanted to move due to family but then didn’t contact me after a while.
I did have priority extra but since I’ve lived here I haven’t bidded , would it not be a long process as I already have a property?

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