Moving Home
At some point you may decide you want to move home. Your present home may no longer be suitable – perhaps too big or too small for your family, or you may need to move for medical, support or other reasons.
There are a few options you may wish to consider. Click on the options below for more information.
A mutual exchange takes place when two tenants of a housing association wish to exchange homes. Both tenants must apply for their landlord’s permission.
If you are interested in a mutual exchange speak to a Housing Officer by popping into the office or calling 0141 429 3900. A Housing Officer will be able to tell you what you have to do to get permission for a mutual exchange and give you advice on how to find an exchange.
You can try to find someone to exchange with in these ways:
- Add your name to our exchange list by speaking to one of our Housing Officers
- Add your name to an exchange list with another landlord
- Advertise for an exchange
If you are an existing tenant and you wish to move within the Gorbals you can apply for a transfer. When you apply for a transfer you will be placed on our transfer list. Under our allocations policy, about 1 in 5 lets are made to transfer applicants
To apply for a transfer you must complete a transfer form to allow us to assess your application. Email us at admin@newgorbalsha.org.uk or phone us on 0141 429 3900 and we will send you out a form. We are happy to help you fill in the form in the office.
We operate a points system based on housing need. Points are awarded for various factors, including:
- overcrowding or under-occupying your home
- a medical condition affected by your current home, where re-housing would help
- social factors – including getting or giving support and relationship breakdown
- harassment
Unfortunately, as properties don’t often become available, there are more people looking for a transfer than houses for them to move into.
If you are applying to other landlords you can apply to any number in the area that you are willing to consider. Glasgow City Council keeps a list of Housing Associations in the city, which you can find on their website here
