Housing Help: Your Guide to Home Swaps in Manchester

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**Welcome to our comprehensive guide on home swaps in the Manchester area. Whether you're actively seeking a swap or just exploring options, this guide is tailored for you.**

**Updated: December 2023**

## Table of Contents

1. [Introduction](#introduction) 2. [Home Swap Providers in Manchester](#providers) 3. [Facebook Groups and Pages](#facebook) 4. [Key Search Terms](#search-terms) 5. [Home Swap Websites](#websites) 6. [Contact and Feedback](#contact)

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### Introduction

Grab a drink, grab a biscuit, and let's delve into the world of home swaps in Manchester. We plan to keep this guide fresh with regular updates into 2024 and beyond.

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### Home Swap Providers in Manchester

We've researched the key housing providers in Manchester, their home swap policies, and provided direct links for more information.

1. **Irwell Valley Homes** - A non-profit housing association, provide homes and services to 20,000 people, with 7,700 homes. Details can be found on their website about mutual exchange process, they use / recommend House Exchange. 2. **Arcon Housing** - Over 1300 homes in Greater Manchester but no specified mutual exchange provider. Currently partnered with House Exchange. 3. **Greater Places** - Offering a range of affordable homes, with no specific mutual exchange provider. 4. **MSV Housing** - Approximately 9000 homes in Manchester and surrounding areas, using House Exchange and Home Swapper for different regions. More info can be found https://www.msvhousing.co.uk/msv-homes/find-an-msv-home/#:~:text=Mutual%20Exchange%20is%20for%20social,on%20the%20House%20Exchange%20website., uses house exchange 5. **One Manchester Housing Association** - Focused on quality homes with no specific exchange provider. 6. **Jigsaw Homes North** - Aiming for resident satisfaction without a specified mutual exchange provider. 7. **Southway Housing** - Emphasizing community involvement without a specified provider. 8. **People First** - Community support across Manchester, managing around 300 properties. 9. **Arrow Walton Housing Association** - Specializing in BME communities without a specified provider.

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### Facebook Groups and Pages

Explore Manchester-targeted home swap groups on Facebook, like 'Council Exchange Manchester, Stockport and Thames Side' with over 1,000 members.

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### Key Search Terms

Use varied search terms like 'mutual exchange', 'council house exchange', and 'home swap' with 'Manchester' to find relevant results.

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### Home Swap Websites

Check out major sites like House Exchange and Home Swapper. For detailed information, visit our individual posts on these websites.

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### Contact and Feedback

Have suggestions or questions? Reach out to us via Facebook or send us a message. Your input helps us improve!

**Thank you for reading, and we look forward to assisting you in your home swap journey in Manchester!**