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About Hackney

Mutual Exchange in Hackney

Hackney is one of inner London's most active boroughs for mutual exchange, with high demand and limited supply making swaps a vital route to better housing. TownSwap helps Hackney council tenants find matches across London and the UK.

Hackney Council and Hackney Living manage properties across E8, E9, and N16 postcodes. The borough has one of the highest rates of mutual exchange requests in London.

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    Match with tenants in Hackney 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 Hackney 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 Hackney

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 Hackney 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 Hackney? +
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 Hackney 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 Hackney take? +
Most exchanges in Hackney 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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