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- A London-for-Paris house swap. We got Yves Saint Laurent and Eiffel Tower views; they got Primark and a North London terrace. But it isnt all cognac and crepes...It feels odd, being in a stranger´s home like burglars, their photos and personal effects all over the place . . Home-swapping is increasingly popular not only because it saves on hotel costs, but also because by staying in someone´s apartment, a rather small apartment, we are experiencing the "real" Paris, away from the tourist traps, buying groceries in local shops and doing our best to integrate.
Mark Piggott Times Online - House Swapping. Using your home for house swapping is a great way to enjoy cheaper holidays. The idea is that you holiday in someone elses home while they stay in yours. Various agencies specialise in this (and you can find exchange homes all over the world, as well as in the UK. Agencies charge from 30 to 115 pounds a year, but thats all you pay, so you could save hundreds on hotel bills. If you are comfortable with this arrangement, then not having to pay for accommodation on holiday could mean a more exotic location, a longer stay, or more money for indulgences.
Manchester Evening News - The Complete Guide To: Home swaps. In this chilly economic climate, exchanging a semi in Surrey for a condo in California or a villa in Valencia is a thrifty holiday option and it couldnt be simpler, says Kim Nicholson. A home-swap holiday can save you a fortune and you will probably end up having a better time than you would otherwise. A home-swap holiday can save you a fortune and you will probably end up having a better time than you would otherwise.
Kim Nicholson,
The Independent. - Why would I want a complete stranger to take a holiday in my home?. Because you will be on holiday in their house. Picture this: you are in Australia, having taken advantage of cheap air fares and enjoying a barbecue and a beer on a little-known beach with the locals. You stroll back to an inviting, cosy family home just after sunset, and it feels as though you have lived there forever.Kim Nicholson, The Independent.
- The Home Exchange idea.This is the idea behind home-swap holidays: you get in contact with another family and agree to live in each others house or flat for a week, a fortnight or longer, saving a fortune and probably having a better time than you would otherwise. Home-swapping can help you to get to know the quirks and idiosyncrasies of the host country and the people who live there. You can immerse yourself in a different local culture, all while staying rent-free, and with the confidence that your home has not been left empty. Kim Nicholson, The Independent.
- The jolly business of house swapping. The rule is simple. If youve got it (a home, that is), flaunt it. Thanks to the collapse of the economy, Britain is now a very affordable destination for pretty much everyone who doesnt actually live here, so sign up and watch the offers flood in. Decent websites to show off your assets include Intervac (0845 2605776; intervac.com), which features family homes across the world that are just waiting to be swapped. For example, check out the little house near Athens whose owners want to swap during the school holidays. Katy Holland, The Independent
- House swap, Frederikshavn, Denmark. Available in the summer holidaysWith Britain affordable for the rest of Europe, house-swapping is set to surge. With Intervac, a family with a two-bedroom beach house near Frederikshavn, in northern Jutland, Denmark, wants to swap with a British family; use of a boat is included. DFDS (0871 882 0886; dfds.com) charges 464 pounds return for ferry crossings between Harwich and Esbjerg for a family of four.
Newspapers Collected - A well-thought-out operation. Founded way back in 1953, [Intervac] was originally aimed at teachers, but now has an international membership of about 10,000. It is a well-thought-out operation and prides itself on the personal touch, with organisers in most of its 50-plus countries to ensure stress-free switches for all. The Intervac website offers translation services, alerts you when likely new listings are added to the system and runs a "hot list" for people hoping to exchange within the next eight weeks. It is particularly strong in Europe, covering destinations as diverse as the swanky south of France and the woolly wilds of Finland."
Susan d´Arcy,
Sunday Times 16 May 2010
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What our Members Say
Dzięki przynależności do naszej organizacji Intervac, miałam przyjemność spędzić kolejny urlop w Hiszpanii na wybrzeżu Costa Brava. Były to 3 wspaniałe tygodnie w pięknej, nowoczesnej miejscowości Plaja de Aro.
Małgorzata Małoszowska
We have exchanged four times this year with Bruges, Copenhagen, Oslo and St Gallen in Switzerland. Two of them were repeat visits as they were so nice. Keep up the good work!
Patrick and Ann White- Chcieliśmy, żeby było wyjątkowo i żebyśmy mogli przeżyć tą chwilę sami - w tym celu dzięki Intervacowi wymieniliśmy się na weekend z rodziną z Czech :) Oficjalnie był to zwykły czterodniowy wyjazd z przyjaciółmi, w rzeczywistości zaś przyjaciele Ci zostali naszymi świadkami.
Magdalena Łanuszka - We had a very good first year as Intervac members. There were lots of offers and three very successful exchanges with a weekend in Paris, ten days in Lido di Jesolo, which is the Venice seaside, and two weeks in Tours, in the Loire valley.
Patricia Judd and Andrew Yeo - To, co ujrzeliśmy po wejściu do mieszkania przerosło nasze wcześniejsze wyobrażenia. Było egzotycznie. Na wprost wejścia, przez ogromną, szklaną taflę drzwi tarasowych rozpościerał się widok lazurowego, bezkresnego morza.
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O Intervac
- First home exchange agency - started 1953
- Comprehensive online services including
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Hotlist - Online Exchange Agreements
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Traffic Lights
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Match Alert
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Google Maps
- Messaging System
- Home Exchange Guidelines and Rules
Hotlist
You can see all the members who want an exchange in the next eight weeks.
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Traffic Lights
You set your traffic lights to green or red to indicate when you are available for exchange.
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Match Alert
You tell us your requirements and we email you when a listing that meets your requirements becomes available for exchange.
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Google Maps
You can show the exact position of your home offered for exchange using our Google maps.
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- Representatives in 30 countries
Find Your Exchange
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Reverse Search
You can search by those who want to come to Great Britain or the country, region or city where you live.
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Your Questions
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Is it safe to trust my home to strangers?
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What about insurance?
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What preparations must I make?
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Can I swap an ordinary home?
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What happens if there is a cancellation?
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How flexible can I be about the size of my party? Can I invite friends?
Safety first
To be fair this is the most common question. Most people share the same anxiety before making their first home exchange. Our experience has been that members go out of their way to take extra special care of their exchange home. The majority of members are professional people with similar standards to your own.
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Insurance
We recommend that you contact your insurance company to confirm that the policy you hold covers any guests staying in your home. There is no special insurance clause for "home exchange" and you should tell your insurance company that you are NOT letting your home for a fee. Most companies will continue to cover for fire, theft and Acts of God risks. No company to my knowledge will cover persons other than the insured for accidental damage to home or contents and this should be covered by the exchange agreement - the guest should pay for breakages.
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Preparations
Our guidelines take you through the necessary preparations. These cover everything from making initial contact to arranging who pays for household bills. You can download them here.
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"Ordinary" homes
All kinds of homes are offered from small flats to mansions. Home exchange works on a like for like basis and many members are just looking for a clean and comfortable base from which to explore a different country or region. Your place may be just what someone like you is looking for.
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Cancellations
When you agree to exchange with another member, you should always complete the Home Exchange Agreement which you do by registering your agreement (at the bottom of your members home page). This serves as a commitment from the exchange party, unless exceptional and unforeseen circumstances pertain, such as serious illness. If this happens we will make every effort to find a replacement and we have found that members are often very understanding of this kind of predicament.
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My party
You should give an indication of the number in your party on your listing. Once arrangements are firming up, be very specific. If friends are holidaying in the same area and want to stay with you for a few days, then it is only a courtesy to ask your hosts permission.
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