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I n simple terms a home swap or exchange is where you live in another person's home for a short period, and they come and live in yours. You don't pay them and they don't pay you. The idea of swapping or exchanging your home with another family for a short period is not new, it has been around since the 1950s, and hundreds of thousands of families regularly exchange homes for their annual vacation. Home exchange is difficult to arrange on your own without a reliable matching service, but there are several around. They offer help, advice and support to ensure you understand the advantages and enjoy the low-cost, trouble free break you expect.