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Everything you need to know about searching, filtering, saving, and shortlisting — so you spend less time browsing and more time packing.
Our search page is designed to help you find genuinely compatible swaps, not just any listing with the right number of bedrooms. Every filter you apply narrows the results to properties that actually match what you need — and the match percentage tells you how closely each listing aligns with your swap preferences.
Whether you know exactly what you want or you're just exploring, understanding how each tool works will save you hours and help you spot opportunities you might otherwise miss.
The most powerful way to search is by postcode and radius. Enter a full or partial UK postcode and choose a radius of 5, 10, 25, or 50 miles. We use Haversine distance calculation (the same formula used by mapping apps) to find every listing within that circle — so results are genuinely close, not just in the same postcode district.
If you don't know the exact postcode, just type a town name instead. We'll search listing locations for that name and show matching results. It's less precise than postcode radius, but it works well for exploring a general area.
If you leave the location field empty, you'll see all published listings nationwide — useful if you're open to moving anywhere or want to browse before narrowing down.
Every filter is optional — use as many or as few as you need. The more you use, the more targeted your results will be.
Set the minimum number of bedrooms. If you need at least a 2-bed, you'll still see 3-beds and 4-beds — just not studios or 1-beds.
Choose one or more property types: flat, house, maisonette, bungalow, studio, or bedsit. If you'd accept either a house or a maisonette, select both.
Filter by how urgently the other tenant wants to move: urgent, flexible, or no rush. If you need to move quickly, filter for urgent listings to find people on the same timeline.
Filter for Right to Buy, Right to Acquire, Preserved Right, or no purchase right. Important if buying your home one day is part of your plan.
Set a maximum weekly rent. We automatically convert between weekly and monthly so you see consistent results regardless of how tenants entered their rent amount.
Filter for direct swaps only or chain-eligible listings. Exclude age-restricted properties if they don't suit you. Filter for properties that allow under-occupancy if you're looking to have a spare room.
Below the main filters, click More Filters to reveal additional options that let you get really specific:
Filter for garden, separate dining room, driveway, garage, outdoor buildings, shed, lift access, adapted for disability, pets allowed, and own transport needed. These map directly to the features each tenant has tagged on their listing.
Filter for listings near schools, doctors, parks, supermarkets, bus stops, train stations, shops, dentists, and petrol stations. Essential if you rely on public transport or need to be near specific services.
Once your filters are set, choose how results are ordered:
Toggle this on to only see listings where the match percentage is 50% or higher. This is calculated by comparing the other tenant's property and preferences against your own swap preferences. It's a quick way to cut through the noise and focus on genuinely compatible swaps.
Switch between list view (the default) and map view at any time using the toggle at the top of results. Map view shows every matching listing as a pin on an interactive OpenStreetMap — click any pin to see a summary card with the property photo, bedrooms, type, and a link to the full listing.
Map view is particularly useful when you're searching by postcode radius and want to see exactly where each property is in relation to schools, transport links, or family. Pins cluster together when zoomed out, and spread apart as you zoom in.
Once you've set your filters, click Save Search to keep those exact criteria. Turn on email alerts and we'll notify you when new listings match your saved search — so you don't have to check the site every day. Free accounts can save 1 search; Premium accounts get unlimited saved searches.
Found a listing you like but not ready to message? Click the heart icon to add it to your shortlist. You can review all shortlisted properties from your dashboard. Free accounts can shortlist up to 3 listings; Premium accounts get unlimited shortlists.
Not interested in a particular listing? Click dismiss and it won't appear in your search results again. You can undo dismissals from your dashboard at any time. This keeps your results clean and focused on properties you're genuinely considering.
If you've set your swap preferences in your dashboard settings, the search page will automatically pre-fill your filters to match. This means you can go straight to results without re-entering your criteria each time. You can always adjust the filters for a specific search without changing your saved preferences.
We use the postcodes.io API to convert your postcode into geographic coordinates, then calculate the straight-line distance (using the Haversine formula) to every listing. Only listings within your chosen radius appear in results. If the postcode lookup fails, we fall back to a town name search.
The match percentage shows how closely a listing aligns with your swap preferences. It compares things like bedrooms, property type, location, and features. A higher percentage means a better fit. You can filter to only show 50%+ matches. See our match percentage guide for the full breakdown.
Yes. You can browse all listings, use all filters, and view the map without signing up. You'll need an account to save searches, shortlist listings, or contact other tenants.
Your own listing is automatically excluded, as are listings from users you've blocked or dismissed. Inactive users (who haven't logged in recently) are also filtered out to keep results relevant.
Free accounts can save 1 search with email alerts. Premium accounts get unlimited saved searches. All your filter settings are stored exactly as you set them, so you can pick up where you left off.
A saved search stores your filter criteria and can alert you to new matches. The shortlist stores specific listings you're interested in — think of it as a favourites list. Free accounts get 3 shortlist slots; Premium gets unlimited.
Premium members can see who has viewed and saved their listing. This is a great way to spot interested tenants who haven't messaged you yet — you could reach out to them first.
Saved search alerts are checked and sent once daily at 8am. If new listings match your saved filters since the last alert, you'll get an email with a summary and links to view them.
Use our powerful search tools to find compatible swaps near you. Set your filters, save your search, and let us do the work.
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