A mutual exchange doesn’t just mean you have to swap like for like.
You could:
Downsize
Upsize
Swap across the country… or down the road
Swap a flat for a house… or a house for a maisonette
Get somewhere with a garden
Find a property without stairs or adapted for the disabled.
Once you have found the property you wish to swap you must always obtain the written permission from both landlords. Your landlords will then complete all the paperwork with you and let you know if you are eligible for a swap.
If you are interested in the mutual exchange scheme then you can: