How to Find International House Swapping Opportunities
House swapping gives you a chance to experience something new and go somewhere you've never been. You get to switch houses with someone and enjoy the comfort of their home. The best part is--you don't have to pay hotel room rates for it. Thanks to the Internet, it's easier than ever to find house swapping opportunities.
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Instructions
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Use the web as a tool to find house swapping opportunities. There are several websites with listing databases. You may need to pay to become a club member.
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Decide where you want to go. You could stay in Europe, Canada, Asia, Central America, Mexico or anywhere else you fancy. It's all about finding an exchange partner.
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Find an arrangement that suits you. If you're traveling with a group, make sure the house is big enough. You house doesn't have to be the same type of residence as the one you're going to, but you must guarantee that it's big enough to accommodate the partners you're swapping with.
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See if the home link company offers some sort of guarantee. Some guarantee that if you don't get an exchange in the first year, the second is free.
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Communicate through email or phone to get to know each other a little bit. It helps to at least talk to the person because you will be living in their house.
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Make a clear arrangement with your house swap partner. You want to know before hand what you can and can't do in the house. For example, if you can use each other's cars.
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Tips & Warnings
Each party is responsible for arranging their own flight.
