How long does a council house exchange take?
It depends on your exchange, how many parties are involved and whether you are moving long distance or moving within the local area. It can take up to 42 days from the day all parties involved hand in their mutual exchange forms, to their landlords agreeing the exchange and giving them permission to move.
How do I apply for a council house swap?
Transfer to another Council dwelling If you are a Tenant of the Council and need to move from your current home you can apply for a transfer to alternative accommodation with South Dublin County Council. You must complete the Transfer application form and submit with necessary support documents.
Can a mutual exchange be refused?
There are, by law, 11 grounds on which the Local Authority or Housing Association can withhold or refuse consent to a mutual exchange: Ground 1: There is a Possession Order on the property. Ground 4: The property is not big enough for the family wishing to move into it. Ground 5: The property is tied accommodation.
Can you transfer from one council housing list to another?
If you have a local authority home and want to move to a different one in the same local authority area, you can register for a transfer on your local authority’s transfer list. This must not result in any overcrowding and the local authority must give its permission.
What happens on exchange day?
What happens at exchange of contracts? On the day of exchange, the legal company at the bottom of the chain has to contact the next legal company up and confirm to them that they’re in receipt of a signed contract of sale and deposit funds and also confirm the terms of the sale and completion date.
How do I do a house exchange?
All tenants are required to complete a mutual exchange form, just ask your landlord and they’ll send you the details. It will usually be in paper form rather than one you can fill out online and it will ask for details about your home and the tenant you want to swap with.
How long does it take to get a house transfer?
It usually takes four to six weeks to complete the legal processes involved in the transfer of title.
Can you buy a Cluid house?
Within five years, the homeowner has the option to repurchase the home from the AHB. “This is a very satisfying outcome for everyone involved,” said Clúid Housing’s New Business Director Fiona Cormican. “Clúid’s stated vision is an Ireland where everyone has a great place to live.
How do mutual exchanges work?
A mutual exchange enables you to swap your home with that of another of our tenants or a tenant of another housing association or council, providing they have the right to mutual exchange and agree to swap homes with you.
Can I swap my housing association house?
You can swap your council or housing association home with another tenant if you follow certain rules and get permission from your landlord. This is often called ‘mutual exchange’. Contact your landlord if you’re a housing association tenant and want to swap homes.
Can you be on 2 council housing lists?
You may apply to one local authority only. If you are applying to us you can choose up to three housing areas in the Dublin region, at least one of which must be in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. Your other two areas may be in Dublin City, South Dublin County or Fingal County.