Transfer or exchange your existing home

How can I transfer to another home?

If a Foundation tenant wishes to transfer to another home, he or she must complete a new HomeChoice Bristol application form. This should be sent to Bristol City Council at the address on the back of the form.  You may also wish to let us know so that we are aware you wish to carry out a transfer, particularly if you want to transfer to another BCHF property. Your Neighbourhood Housing Officer can visit you to advise you about your transfer application.

All BCHF vacancies will be advertised through Home Choice Bristol. Click here to visit their website; a few properties may be advertised as available to existing Foundation tenants only and occasionally a direct offer will be made.

Exchanging your home with another social tenant

Tenants are also able to exchange with another council or housing association tenant once a tenant has a full assured tenancy after the first year. Permission to exchange can only be withheld on certain grounds but may be made conditional on debts being paid, or the property being reinstated to a satisfactory condition. Tenants are now able to register on the www.homeswapper.co.uk website to find another tenant to swap with. Foundation tenants are able to do this at no cost as BCHF is a member of the Home Swapper scheme.

If you would like more information about this scheme, or you would like help with registering, please come to the Foundation office and ask for Jan Clark or call 0117 9319787.