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Mutual Exchange

We are delighted to announce the launch of a new service for swapping your home in conjunction with House Exchange, one of the lead providers for mutual exchange in the country

The new service will launch on the 1 March and is free to use. If you have a current mutual exchange advert on Tyne and Wear Homes, you will need to re-register with House Exchange before the 1 April 2020 when your advert will expire.

For more information please click here

Welcome to our new feature, property of the week.

To view this week's property, the lovely Grafton House in Heaton please click here

Park View Grange is an Extra Care Scheme located at Blakelaw with great access to local shops and public transport links. For further information about the scheme and how to apply please click here.

Bowmont House is an Extra Care Scheme located at Newcastle Great Park, just a few minutes from Gosforth and Kingston Park. For further information on the properties available and how to apply please click here.

Are you looking for a new home but worried about how having a spare room could affect your benefits?

If you’re interested in one of Your Homes Newcastle’s available properties but put off by the under-occupation charge, YHN might be able to help you access rent top-ups that will cover the cost of the extra bedroom.

To be eligible for these rent top-ups, you must sign up for a property that has one bedroom more than you need and be actively looking for work. 

If approved, you will receive the top-ups until you find a job up to a maximum of twelve months.  When your top-up ends, you will have to pay the extra rent yourself but you will be referred to Your Homes Newcastle’s advice and support service to help you prepare for this.

Interested? 

Contact Your Homes Newcastle’s Housing Options team on 0191 277 2020 to find out more.