Rightsizing and downsizing
Rightsizing
Deciding to leave the family home is never easy. It is not a decision taken lightly by most people. As we age, most of us want to retain our independence, alongside feeling safe and secure.
Choosing to move through rightsizing can mean you:
- still retain your independence
- have access to the level of support that you choose
- have less pressure to maintain an oversized property
- end up with more money in your pocket
- have more time to enjoy yourself
We recognise that older people are motivated by the same desires as other age groups, but often find moving more difficult. We have a range of independent living accommodation for our older tenants who still want modern, bright, airy homes and access to green spaces, as well as attractive benefits to support a house move.
There are lots of things that we can do to help support your move; if you are interested and would like further information on rightsizing, please email rightsizing@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.
Downsizing with mutual exchange
Often tenants will also get a favourable response when looking to downsize through mutual exchange. By doing this, you are able to decide on locations that are best suited to you, so having this option is a marvellous incentive to downsizing your property.
If you want to downsize your property within Central Bedfordshire, whether it is to another council house or to a housing association property, you may wish to consider applying through our Housing Register. This means you'll see properties that are available for re-letting.
Contact neighbourhoodhousing@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk for further details relating to mutual exchange.
More information on Choice Based Lettings (CBL)
Call 0300 300 8302 for more information on choice based lettings and the Tenant's Incentive scheme.