House Swapping

[sneijder]

I was just reading an article in a magazine regarding sites such as this :

http://www.homeforexchange.com/

One of the founders of such a website claims he's never heard of any disasters save for the odd dirty sink and a scrape on a car.

Has anyone done this / know of anyone who has ? Once I'd stashed all the valuables it seems like a good idea.

The missus will probably think it's a load of cobblers, but it'd be nice to get some real world input.

[ShadownINja]

Would you trust the family? (Please don't drop the old "if you can't trust you can't be trusted" saying because we all know that's nonsense.)

[JuniorD]

Have you seen the movie 'The Holiday'? The house swap worked out superbly for Kate Winslett and Cameron Diaz. I was forced to watch it yesterday, no doubt your missus will love it.

[Puggit]

JuniorD said:

Have you seen the movie 'The Holiday'? The house swap worked out superbly for Kate Winslett and Cameron Diaz. I was forced to watch it yesterday, no doubt your missus will love it.

It's not a terrible film to watch, bearing in mind one of the 2 lead actresses is bound to be on cam each moment of the film

[prand]

I woudl have thought that this would be fine - after all you both have to trust each other not to trash each other's houses. Looks like a good idea to me.

It wouldn't mind swapping my place for the nice one with a pool on the Cote D'Azur! I would feel a little sorry for the family visiting the UK though!

[sneijder]

Hmmm, missus hasn't entirely dismissed the idea. We have a nice little flat in Olso, surely someone in New York / Florida would do a swap. I've had a quick look and an alarming amount of penny pinching New Yorkers are only interested in a swap to Israel.

I guess the hard part would be synching the flights / time off work with complete strangers.

Might not be worth all the hassle to save a few quid.