Transfers

If you wish to transfer to another social housing provider i.e. Northern Ireland Housing Executive or another housing association you must complete a housing/transfer application form. This form is available from Alpha Housing or any Northern Ireland Housing Executive or housing association office. Alternatively you can download the following documents from the Northern Ireland Housing Executive Website by clicking on the following link:-

NIHE Housing/Transfer Application Form – click here

This completed form should be returned to Alpha Housing for registration and assessment under the Rules of the Housing Selection Scheme.

Normally your transfer request will be granted provided:-

1. You have been a tenant in your current property for at least 2 years.
2. Your rent account is not more than 4 weeks in arrears.
3. Your property is in a good state of repair and/or you do not owe any recoverable charges (for repairs)
4. You are not guilty of any serious breach of your tenancy conditions

If your transfer request is declined we will write to you explaining the reasons.

Exchanges of Accommodation

Exchanges of accommodation can take place between tenants of any registered social landlords, for example, another Housing Association or the Northern Ireland Housing Executive. Exchanges are normally approved providing they do not create overcrowding and both tenants have an acceptable rental payment record. No exchange can be made without both the social housing providers consent in writing.