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About Reading

Mutual Exchange in Reading

Reading's central location between London and Bristol makes it a popular destination for mutual exchange. Council tenants in RG1, RG2, and RG30 use TownSwap to find swaps within the town or across the UK.

Reading Borough Council and Sovereign Network Group manage housing across the town centre, Whitley, Caversham, and Tilehurst — all listed on TownSwap.

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    Match with tenants in Reading 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 Reading 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 Reading

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

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List Your Home
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Find a Match
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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 Reading? +
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 Reading 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 Reading take? +
Most exchanges in Reading 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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