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About Canterbury

Mutual Exchange in Canterbury

Canterbury is a historic city with strong demand for council house swaps, especially near the university, hospital, and city centre. TownSwap helps social housing tenants in CT1, CT2, CT3, and surrounding villages find mutual exchanges.

Canterbury City Council and Clarion Housing manage properties across the city and rural Canterbury district — all areas supported on TownSwap.

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    Match with tenants in Canterbury or anywhere in the UK
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    No landlord approval needed to list — just to complete the swap
Can anyone do a mutual exchange?
Most council and housing association tenants in Canterbury are eligible. You need your landlord's permission to complete the swap, but listing on TownSwap is free and open to all social housing tenants.
What happens after you find a match?
Once you agree to swap, both tenants submit a mutual exchange application to their respective landlords. Landlords have 42 days to approve or refuse. TownSwap helps you find the match — the formal exchange happens through your landlord.
How It Works

Three steps to your swap in Canterbury

Free, simple, and no middleman — just tenants helping tenants move.

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List Your Home
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Find a Match
Browse swap listings in Canterbury and across the UK. Contact tenants whose homes match what you need.
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Apply Together
Once you agree, both apply to your landlords. They have 42 days to approve. Most exchanges complete in 6–12 weeks.
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How does a council house swap work in Canterbury? +
A council house swap (mutual exchange) lets you swap your social housing property with another social housing tenant. Both parties apply to their respective landlords, who have 42 days to approve or refuse. TownSwap helps Canterbury residents find willing swap partners for free — the formal exchange goes through your landlord.
Is TownSwap free? +
Yes, TownSwap is completely free for tenants. No listing fees, no subscription, no hidden charges. We believe everyone deserves access to housing. The local business directory has a small fee for advertisers, but all swap listings are and always will be free.
What is mutual exchange? +
Mutual exchange is the legal process where two (or more) social housing tenants swap their homes. You keep your tenancy terms, and both landlords must approve the swap. It's governed by the Localism Act 2011 and is one of the few legal ways social housing tenants can choose to move.
How long does a council house swap in Canterbury take? +
Most exchanges in Canterbury complete within 6–12 weeks once both tenants agree to swap. Your landlord has 42 days to respond. Finding a willing match is often the longest part — TownSwap helps you find matches faster by making listings visible to more people.

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