Moving home

This content applies to Scotland only.

Housing laws vary between Scotland and England. This page applies to Scotland only. Get advice relating to England

This section tells you what you need to do when you leave a property and move into a new home, including how to end a tenancy properly, how to exchange your home if you are a council or housing association tenant, and how to go about selling one property and buying another.

Moving in

There are several things you need to do as soon as possible once you've moved into a new home, whether it's a rented property or a place you've bought yourself. Read more 

Moving out

This page lists things you need to do when you move out of a property. Read more 

Moving costs

Moving home can be expensive. This page looks at the main financial considerations and how you can get help with moving costs. Read more 

Ending a tenancy

If you want to move out of your rented accommodation, it's important that you go through the correct process. Whatever you do, don't just walk away! Read more 

Selling your home

How do you go about finding a buyer for your home? Do you need to go through a solicitor or estate agent or can you do it yourself? What does the selling process involve and how much will it cost? Find out here. Read more 

Council transfers and exchanges

If you rent your home from a council or housing association and wish to move to a new place, there are several options open to you. These include applying for a transfer within your council's area, a move to a new area or a mutual exchange through Homeswapper. Read more 

Moving if you have special needs

If you are a disabled person or have special requirements, there are some additional things you need to take into account when you move house. This page explains more. Read more