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We have moved to HomeSwapper

Published: Wednesday 24 June 2026

We have moved to HomeSwapper, the UK’s largest mutual exchange platform. As part of this change, our current system, House Exchange, will no longer be available and will be fully closed from 31 July 2026.

Current House Exchange users should create a new profile on HomeSwapper as soon as possible.

Find out more about swapping your home

What does “ADAPTED” mean?

Published: Monday 13 October 2025

What does “ADAPTED” mean?

Some homes on Newcastle Homes are marked as ADAPTED. This means the home has been changed to help people with mobility or health needs.

We now have a new page with more information about adapted homes. You can our Adapted and Accessible Properties page to learn:

  • What types of changes an adapted home might have
  • Who can apply for adapted homes
  • How to check if a home meets your needs

The Rise - Shared Ownership

Published: Tuesday 23 September 2025

Only one plot remaining. Don't miss out on a fabulous shared ownership property at The Rise. Click here for more information.

The Rise Shared Ownership - Limited Availability

Published: Thursday 24 July 2025

We are delighted to offer for sale via shared ownership (minimum purchase of 25% applies) a limited number of two bedroom semi-detached houses at The Rise in Scotswood.

For further information about the properties and how to apply please click here: The Rise-Shared Ownership

KEY FACTS

Published: Wednesday 14 February 2024

We think its important that we keep customers up to date about what is happening with Social Housing in Newcastle. 

Thats why you will now see a new page on our webite ' Key Housing Facts'.  

This page will be updated regularly throughout the year to keep our customers as informed as possible.

You will see information about-

  • How many properties we manage
  • Regular updates about our current waiting lists 
  • Summary of the number of properties we've advertised.
  • Our current average waiting times broken down to Bandings

For more information and to see the new page click HERE.

You can also see more information abour our average waiting times HERE.