Housing options

man on balcony Opening doors: look into other housing options to find the home for you

If you can't find anything on Manchester Move, or you have been registered for rehousing for a long time, look at ways to increase your chances.

Here are some other housing options you may not have considered.

Choose more areas

Have you restricted your rehousing application to just a few areas? If these are very popular you may not have a chance of a home for some time. The more areas you put on your application, the better your chances.

Find out about other areas - see our area guides. To add more areas, change your application details

Swap your home

You could find a new home quickly by exchanging with another Northwards tenant, or with the tenant of another 'not-for-profit' landlord - in Manchester or in other parts of the country.

Find out how to exchange your home

Consider high-rise living

Our apartments have one or two bedrooms, with a living room, bathroom, separate toilet and kitchen. Some are reserved for people of a certain age to reduce lifestyle conflicts. You may be able to get something quite quickly.

Find out more about high-rise living

Over 60? What about retirement housing?

Are you over 60? Looking for a home that gives you comfort, support and security? We have some great apartments and bungalows designed especially for older people.

Find out more about retirement housing.

Extra Care Living

Extra Care Living is for older people who want to enjoy life independently, with access to care and support if they need it.

Read more about our Extra Care Living scheme, Whitebeck Court.

Try shared ownership

Have you dreamt of owning your own home but can't afford to buy on the open market? 'Shared ownership' might be right up your street. Choose from a range of houses and apartments at between 25 and 75 percent of the market value.

Find out more about shared ownership.

Look at private renting

There are lots of privately rented homes in our area. Many landlords need a licence from the council - they only get one if they come up to standard. Others voluntarily get 'accredited' by the council, proving they're up-to-scratch. Find out more about . .

Renting from a private landlord
Landlord licensing

Prevent homelessness

Are you living in unreasonable conditions, and risk becoming homeless? The city council can help prevent you becoming homeless, with expert advice about changing your circumstances at home or finding somewhere else to live.

Find out more about preventing homelessness.

Looking to move elsewhere in Greater Manchester?

Visit the Pinpoint website to view a wide range of properties available across the region.

Pinpoint allows you to express an interest in any of the many properties they advertise. There’s no need to register separately with each landlord - as long as you are on the Manchester Move register, you can use the website to view and bid on any of the properties you wish.

print print this page