Tenants offered wider choice as part of Council Home Swap event

​Social tenants in Havering will be given the chance to move to a more suitable property as part of the Council’s Home Swap event next week. 

​The information day, on Tuesday 23 September in Romford Library, will see officers on hand answer any questions and share tips about how mutual exchanges can be done. 

The scheme is eligible for people who are already housing association or Council tenants, and who do not have rent arrears. For those looking for a more appropriate property, for example pensioners who may want to move to a smaller property or those desperate for more space, a home swap is the perfect solution. 

 

Running from 11am to 3pm potential swappers will be able to meet others looking for a home and staff will be able to organise swaps on the day.   For those who would just like more information they’ll be able to put themselves forward to find out more about the scheme. 

 

Councillor Damian White, Deputy Leader of Havering Council and Cabinet Member for Housing, said:

“I want to put tenants in the driving seat, and this event will give people the chance to find a property perfect for them. If you’re overcrowded or struggling with a home that is too big for you, do come along on the day and staff will be on hand to help make swapping a reality.”

The event will be held on the ground floor, Romford Central Library, St Edwards Way, Romford. For more information about the day please ring 01708 434668.