Moving Home
Over time your life and circumstances could change, and you may want to move to another home. This could be due to changes in the size of your family, the need to live closer to work or friends and family who give you support. To find out more information about moving home please contact us.
The length of time you’ll have to wait to be re-housed depends on your current circumstances, the type of home you need, the availability of homes and the areas you’d like to live in. In particular, if you are a current tenant we consider any special needs you may have.
Moving within Watmos
Walsall
If you’d like to move within Walsall you can ask for a transfer. To do this make an online application by visiting Applicants | Watmos. Our homes are let based on housing need, with 50% of homes being let to people nominated by the Council, and the remainder let to applicants from our waiting list.
Once your application has been audited and made live, we’ll contact you confirming the details.
London
If you live in Lambeth and you wish to move within Lambeth you must contact Lambeth Council directly to register for their choice based lettings service called ‘Home Connections’.
You will need to register for a user ID and PIN number so that you will be able to bid for properties that are advertised on the Home Connections website. Their website address is www.homeconnections.org.uk
Watmos is a charitable Housing Association so we have to be sure that you can’t easily meet your own housing needs by buying a home of your own or renting within the private sector. Those over 60 or who have a disability do not need to be assessed.
You’ll not be able to move if you aren’t keeping up obligations in your Tenancy Agreement. For example, if you’re behind with your rent or causing a nuisance to your neighbours.
Moving to another social landlord
There are many other social landlords with homes in Walsall and Lambeth who provide homes at affordable rents. Our staff can tell you more about this.
Moving out of the area
If you are looking to move outside of your area, you can find immediately available social housing homes, wheelchair accessible, retirement homes and some private rented homes via Homefinder.
Alternatively, you may find someone to swap your home with. For further information please see our mutual exchange page, visit HomeSwapper or contact us for further information.
Leaving your home
You must give Watmos at least four weeks notice, ending on a Monday. We may agree to reduce this period in certain circumstances, for example, if you’re transferring to another Watmos home.
You must give notice in writing, providing a forwarding address and the date you plan to move. You must also pay off any outstanding rent and service charges before you leave the property. If you can’t do this, let us know and we’ll make an agreement to help you clear your debts.
We will inspect your home before you leave. If it’s left in an unsatisfactory condition or you leave any belongings behind, we may charge you the cost of sorting this out.
You’ll need to let service companies, like your gas, electric, water, telephone etc. know the date you’re leaving. You’ll also need to arrange for your mail to be redirected.
Remember to return all your keys to Watmos no later than 12 noon on the last day of your tenancy, otherwise we’ll charge you rent until you return them.