A separate FairMove Direct route

Property Swap. A new way to live.

Exchange ownership of a property or arrange a temporary home exchange for an agreed period. FairMove Direct connects interested parties directly while each party uses their own solicitors, valuers, surveyors, lenders, landlords, councils, housing associations, insurers and advisers.

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Independent parties. Secure process. Your own professionals.

Choose your route

Permanent exchange or temporary home exchange.

Permanent Property Swap

Exchange ownership of one property for another, subject to each party’s independent valuation, survey, legal, mortgage and ownership checks.

  • State the property offered and the area/property sought.
  • Any value difference is agreed and handled outside FairMove Direct.
  • Ownership transfers only through the parties’ own solicitors or conveyancers.
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Temporary Home Exchange

Exchange homes for an agreed period without transferring ownership, subject to all required landlord, lender, council, housing-association and insurer permissions.

  • Choose weeks, months, one year or two years.
  • Agree occupancy dates and practical arrangements privately.
  • Ownership remains unchanged throughout the exchange.
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Important: Property Swap can involve major legal, financial and personal consequences.Never rely only on a listing or message. Always obtain independent professional advice.How it works
Browse Swap Properties

Find a possible match.

Browsing is public. Registration, email confirmation and login are required before sending a Contact Swap Owner request.

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Independent checks are essential.

Property Swap can involve major legal, financial and personal consequences. Never rely only on a listing or message.

Permanent Swap
Use your own solicitor or conveyancer, independent surveyor/valuer, mortgage adviser/lender and insurer. Confirm title, ownership, charges, lease restrictions, tax consequences and any value difference before proceeding.
Temporary Exchange
Obtain all required permissions in writing. Agree occupancy, bills, repairs, keys, insurance, pets, belongings, cancellation, damage and emergency arrangements independently and in writing.