Altbau flat
1,180
3
82m²
BalconyFamily
Where tenant needs become landlord opportunities
Permanent home swaps help tenants find homes that better fit their lives while giving landlords the opportunity to negotiate new lease agreements with qualified replacement tenants.
We want a barrier free bathroom
We need more space
I want a garage
The rental market is stuck, even when people are ready to move.
Families grow. Jobs change. People downsize. But in regulated rental markets, moving often means higher rents and fierce competition. Many tenants stay in homes that no longer fit.
Lock-in loop
People want to move
No fitting offer
They stay put
Few flats open up
It starts with a match tenants actually want.
Before anything reaches your desk, tenants verify who they are, state what they need, and choose homes they would genuinely accept.
Step 01
Create account
Phone number and ID checks make the tenant pool more serious before preferences are shown.
Anna Kowalski
Tenant profile
Phone numberverifyingverifiedIdentityverifyingverifiedStep 02
Create flat profile
Their current home becomes a structured proposal, not an anonymous message.
Step 03
State preferences
They define the homes that fit their next chapter before proposals are filtered.
Search preferences
€Amenities
Wi-FiHeatingParkingBalcony or terraceGardenDishwasherElevatorStep 04
Choose proposed flats
They like homes they would accept and pass on the rest, so interest is self-selected.
Minimalist loft
1,440251m²TransitWork deskAltbau flat
1,180382m²BalconyFamily
Garden studio
980138m²QuietFurnished
Every decision remains yours.
From verified applicants to digital lease signing, FlatSwaps streamlines the entire process while every important decision remains yours.
Step 01
You receive the application
Review the candidate, proof of income, identity, and supporting documents.
3 newInbox
Yusuf Demir
2mNew swap proposal for your flat
Anna Kowalski
14mWants to swap into your apartment
Sophie & Marc Bernard
1hSent an application with documents
Step 02
You approve or decline
No permanent swap proceeds without the landlord’s independent consent.
Yusuf Demir
Software engineer · 32
- Income
- €4,200 / month
- Household
- 1 person
Step 03
Negotiation and coordination
Agree timings, terms, and any details directly with the incoming tenant.
Coordination
Hi! Could we start the lease on the 1st?Step 04
New leases are signed
Existing tenancies end and approved new leases set out the lawful rent and terms.
Lease agreement
SignatureSigned
What Landlords Are Saying
Real experiences from property owners and managers across Europe
Maria Schmidt
Berlin
Property Manager
Verified Swap
"Apartment swaps have been great for my tenants. They can move into homes that genuinely fit their lives, while I receive suitable replacement candidates with their documents ready to review. It keeps the process orderly and helps me avoid an unnecessary vacancy.
Thomas Dupont
Paris
Private Landlord
Verified Swap
"I was cautious when my tenant first proposed a permanent swap. The process was transparent, both candidates were verified, and I could assess everything before making a decision. I stayed fully in control of the new lease and its terms.
Isabella Romano
Rome
Building Owner
Verified Swap
"Two tenants in my building needed exactly what the other apartment offered: one family wanted more space and the other wanted to downsize. The handover was coordinated, both new leases were documented, and there was no vacancy period between them.
Flatswaps in Numbers
0+
Registered users across Europe
0
Countries with active users
€2.4M+
Additional annual rental income
Frequently asked questions
No. You assess each proposed tenant independently and can approve or decline the application.
Yes. You can review identity, income, references, and the usual application documents before deciding.
A new lawful rent may be agreed in the new lease, subject to all applicable rent-control and tenancy rules.
The handover can be coordinated to avoid a planned vacancy, although timing ultimately depends on the approved leases and move dates.
The original tenant generally remains responsible for the tenancy. Consent, notification, and subletting requirements vary by contract and local law.
Questions or Concerns?
We help landlords review proposed swaps and understand the next steps.
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