tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165911802864383642.post8404803527464598060..comments2024-03-03T03:53:07.055+11:00Comments on Our House Swap: Mutual Exchange and TransfersOur House Swaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02481766256616030582noreply@blogger.comBlogger131125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165911802864383642.post-41474024108098350702018-11-22T15:26:12.655+11:002018-11-22T15:26:12.655+11:00New research from AHURI says the number of swaps c...New research from AHURI says the number of swaps can be increased significantly. Mutual exchange has considerable benefits for tenants. www.ahuri.edu.au/research/resources/video/video-from-matching-markets-in-housing-and-housing-assistance/swaps-and-chain-letting-in-social-housing-in-australiaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03574708287832801959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165911802864383642.post-2910285875444163502017-09-21T07:05:06.014+10:002017-09-21T07:05:06.014+10:00I've had alot of issues with Brookvale housing...I've had alot of issues with Brookvale housing. We were approved for 3bdrm transfer due to medical problems but waited 3.5yrs for an offer...now we have been on transfer list again for a year (house not suitable and needs repairs) but housing at West Ryde seem to be much better in trying to assist.<br />At the end of the day though, I hear this "if there's no properties, there's Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13932301007317115095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165911802864383642.post-10181166668457705592016-11-24T06:41:01.858+11:002016-11-24T06:41:01.858+11:00Are there things to go over when making sure the p...Are there things to go over when making sure the place is safe and in good shape before swapping besides inspection could you possibly call someone to see if there are ongoing issues with maintenance? J2698mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03938487805362670933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165911802864383642.post-92219053697531271632016-07-20T23:16:12.442+10:002016-07-20T23:16:12.442+10:00Searching on what people want would make the progr...Searching on what people want would make the program overly complicated. It's a free site and the $$ are simply not available to make intricate search parametersOHS Adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01042139018812495049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165911802864383642.post-75292869953044982252016-07-20T16:22:36.793+10:002016-07-20T16:22:36.793+10:00Id just like to be able to search for what people ...Id just like to be able to search for what people are wanting rather than where they are as people rarely want to downsize and waiting on a bigger place is getting difficult.still i will continue to check every ad in northern and hunter nsw til i find someone wanting something in my areaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912052903217299581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165911802864383642.post-70741890961650968872015-10-27T16:15:31.238+11:002015-10-27T16:15:31.238+11:00Be careful when doing a swap as I was caught big t...Be careful when doing a swap as I was caught big time you take as is(check all walls cupboards behind stove ! Behind boxes hidden was holes ,punched in doors ,there was a rats nest back of the stove ,,the carpet was rotten with dog droppings the smell was coved up on viewing I never checked the toilet on the day !I don't think it was ever cleaned and I can't clean it shamed to have peopleAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14437376254625711183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165911802864383642.post-38822016740350793182015-06-16T15:15:14.860+10:002015-06-16T15:15:14.860+10:00i live in nsw have been in a AHO property managed ...i live in nsw have been in a AHO property managed bye nsw housing since 1997 3yrs ago applied for a transfer based on medical grounds i need a fulltime carer and a exstra bedroom for my carer it has taken almost 12months to get an outcome and 3yrs later still waiting to be transferd they saying they cannot offer me anything as theres nothing available Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165911802864383642.post-91267517603062248192015-06-02T19:14:31.691+10:002015-06-02T19:14:31.691+10:00has anyone heard of a head lease tenant swapping w...has anyone heard of a head lease tenant swapping with a non head lease tenant?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10951366508329123732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165911802864383642.post-63728811737558661592015-04-27T02:09:34.447+10:002015-04-27T02:09:34.447+10:00I'm from Melbourne and was wondering if 3 or 4...I'm from Melbourne and was wondering if 3 or 4 way swaps are allowedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165911802864383642.post-22840347447774615042015-02-23T19:36:01.279+11:002015-02-23T19:36:01.279+11:00I have a friend who was in a 3 way swap last year ...I have a friend who was in a 3 way swap last year and one was a head-lease. No difference at all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165911802864383642.post-44576011897618550402015-02-17T08:42:30.202+11:002015-02-17T08:42:30.202+11:00Just want to say how Appauling what these Tenants ...Just want to say how Appauling what these Tenants go through.<br />Every time one calls the Department you get a Different answer because they are there to just get their wages and not listen to Details.<br />I would just keep at them Regularly till they Answer.<br />They don't even care how they Dress .It's them that need Help!!!<br />Write to Feedback online you Guys out there and keep Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165911802864383642.post-75152767906926190392015-02-03T10:13:17.611+11:002015-02-03T10:13:17.611+11:00I am in the Hunter region of NSW and have been try...I am in the Hunter region of NSW and have been trying (unsuccesfully) to swap for nearly two years. You see, my place is for disabled people and from the very few replies that I have had disabled people only want to live near the beach. My villa is only 12 years old and I have kept it in great condition and it is a really lovely place, but to have people turn their noses up because it's notfeduphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01747970481738294141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165911802864383642.post-47198473946160792015-02-01T12:12:09.367+11:002015-02-01T12:12:09.367+11:00Yes, I have had the same prob, years ago re, anony...Yes, I have had the same prob, years ago re, anonymous Sep 2. I wanted to swap from doh to ch, my place was perfect for him, I hav a big back yard, which is of no use to me, his unit was perfect for me. Actually, ch agreed to do the swap, but doh no way. WHEN ARE THEY GOING TO GIVE TENANTS A FAIR GO!! So this is what they are claiming and advertising about now. FAIR GO, BULLSHIT/!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165911802864383642.post-28885163050287709182015-01-08T14:07:36.469+11:002015-01-08T14:07:36.469+11:00Hi all. I did a house swap (tenant exchange) via O...Hi all. I did a house swap (tenant exchange) via Our house swap website back in Jan 2012. I placed my add for the swap on that site in the June 2011. By November of that same year (2011) a young couple contacted me saying they wanted to swap Housing sa single houses with me. We arranged to look over each others homes and agreed with housing sa to do the exchange for the following year (jan 2012).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165911802864383642.post-13137991650403606322014-12-24T18:28:45.650+11:002014-12-24T18:28:45.650+11:00you sir are an idiotyou sir are an idiotAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165911802864383642.post-10826101931364134322014-09-15T13:39:29.079+10:002014-09-15T13:39:29.079+10:00Grateful have you ever lived in DOH our rent may b...Grateful have you ever lived in DOH our rent may be cheap but if you have a bad place & have real bad neighbours our cheap rent isnt worth it, ur health suffers & when you ask for help from the Dept they do nothing to help....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165911802864383642.post-43122119737836912082014-06-12T23:40:17.314+10:002014-06-12T23:40:17.314+10:00There are NO interstate swapsThere are NO interstate swapsOHS Adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01042139018812495049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165911802864383642.post-88534055395818723852014-06-12T18:20:28.401+10:002014-06-12T18:20:28.401+10:00Does anyone know if
housing NSW has access to Hom...Does anyone know if <br />housing NSW has access to Homeswest?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165911802864383642.post-44398009189488246252014-05-28T15:31:24.709+10:002014-05-28T15:31:24.709+10:00the same applies to what is known as head lease pr...the same applies to what is known as head lease properties ,,its where the doh rents them then leases out to you they don't actually own the building I had a perfect swap lined up only to find this out after packing Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165911802864383642.post-33552797904488878602014-05-28T15:28:15.974+10:002014-05-28T15:28:15.974+10:00I too have been approved for transfer for over 2 y...I too have been approved for transfer for over 2 yrs now I applied for Kyogle ,they say no cause its all 2 br or more there YET I am approved for 1 or 2 bdr in Casino still nothing as both towns move slow ggggggggrrrrr good luck to you Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165911802864383642.post-78556199497225401072014-05-16T09:16:41.661+10:002014-05-16T09:16:41.661+10:00You definitely need to take this one to the Ombuds...You definitely need to take this one to the Ombudsman - or better yet - to CTTTOHS Adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01042139018812495049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165911802864383642.post-75820885454943749972014-05-14T20:33:02.171+10:002014-05-14T20:33:02.171+10:00i actually found a suitable swap after looking at ...i actually found a suitable swap after looking at many dumps and put in the forms. to housing buranda qld. each of us qualified and all should have been go but no.. housing poked its head and and it all stuffed up... why??? well you may be bewildered about this ... apparently my son on a dsp and cared for my me and me on a aged pension have to much income to have a swap.. aprox 860 per week jointAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165911802864383642.post-82526159015292532882014-03-26T12:35:56.277+11:002014-03-26T12:35:56.277+11:00I think it depends on your Housing Manager.... I ...I think it depends on your Housing Manager.... I am also in Community Housing, but my Manager has sort of given me approval to move if I want to... He is sending me the paperwork now....<br />APPARENTLY, if you want to move to another area, you apply to DOH NOT Community Housing..... Have no idea as to time taken to do all this......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165911802864383642.post-10482264543215124702013-11-14T23:36:46.441+11:002013-11-14T23:36:46.441+11:00Never give up and never be down trodden by a burea...Never give up and never be down trodden by a bureaucrat! People power goes along way in changing 'the system'. People need to stand up and fight for their rights - don't whinge - just do it!!<br />How do you think unions started? And this site is a start for banding together like minded people - not to whinge but to constructively help change.They Whom Must Not Be Namedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04663504714026960294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165911802864383642.post-37266894224494395802013-09-04T09:47:52.064+10:002013-09-04T09:47:52.064+10:00As more and more Housing stock gets handed over to...As more and more Housing stock gets handed over to Community charities - more of our rights get watered down with different rules and regulations from each of the new entities.<br /><br />Even if a CSO tells you that you can't swap - take it higher up the food chain... even to the Ombudsman if necessary to get them to see common sense.<br />OHS Adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01042139018812495049noreply@blogger.com