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Mutual Exchange

How to contract holders find someone to exchange with?

BA contract holders can register on Homeswapper which triggers an email to the New Homes Team to approve the application...

How do contract holders apply to exchange?

A Contract Transfer application form should be completed and returned to the Community Housing Team. *Please Note* Under the Renting...

What happens when we receive a mutual exchange form?

A Contract Transfer (Mutual Exchange) TMI must be created in order to track and audit the stages of the transfer...

Mutual Exchange – what checks need to be completed?

For Bron Afon applicants, you should ensure applicants: Have secure occupation contract status Not be in breach of their contract...

In what circumstances would a mutual exchange be refused?

You can only refuse a contract transfer under the grounds laid out in Schedule 6 of the Renting Homes (Wales)...

What happens at the property transfer inspection?

A Property Transfer Inspection form should be completed to help assess if property meets a reasonable standard, with any cosmetic...

How does the mutual exchange take place?

If both parties are happy and eligible to exchange, a date for will be agreed for all parties to meet...

What happens on the day of the transfer appointment?

During the contract transfer appointment, you should ensure: All parties are happy to continue with the transfer The rent account...

What happens after the appointment?

Please refer to the TMI Contract Transfer (mutual exchange) guide for relevant steps on transferring details / creating new contract...

Mutual Exchange – Considerations

If the person looking to exchange is in arrears, currently under occupying and applying to move to a smaller property...

Can a contract holder swap with someone out of the area?

Yes, but there are different timescales since the Renting Home Act Wales came into effect in 2022. Under the new...

Mutual Exchange – Surveyors

The surveyors responsible for completing mutual exchange property inspections are: Adam Davies: adam.davies@bronafon.org.uk Tel: 07816977669 If Adam is on leave...