Moving home

If you would like to move home then we are on hand to advise you, though it is important to note that applications for social housing are managed by the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, not THCH. 

There is extremely high demand in the local area, so requests are managed in accordance with the Housing Register Priority Bands and not all requests are able to be met, or there can be long waiting times for your application to be progressed.

To submit an application you will need to register on the LBTH’s Housing Register page, which you can find here.

 

Mutual Exchanges

All THCH tenants have the right to carry out a mutual exchange (swapping their home with another tenant) as long as the exchange is into an appropriately sized property according to the age and size of their household. You can find out more at Home Swapper.

Housing Moves is the Mayor of London’s mobility scheme and can help you if you want to move to a different part of London.

If you are aged 60 or over and want to move out of London you can also use this site to register for the Seaside & Country Homes scheme. More information about the Seaside and Country Homes scheme is available on the Mayor of London's website.

If you wish to end your tenancy, you’ll need to give us four clear weeks' notice in writing. You must also:

• Contact us to get the forms you need

• Allow us access to inspect your home before your tenancy ends for any repairs and viewings.

• Ensure your keys are returned to us on time (if not we may charge you for this).

• Make sure your rent account is paid up to the date when your tenancy ends.

• Arrange removal of all your belongings and rubbish from the home and garden – if you do not do this we may charge you for it

• Repair or pay for any damages you have in any way caused.

• Leave behind your gas or electricity key cards (if you have one).

• Tell the Post Office, the Council Tax office, and your gas, electricity, water and any benefit providers.