HomeforHome
HomeforHome is an international house swapping portal.
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HomeforHome has been absorbed into the HomeExchange group, now operating as part of the world's foremost home exchange platform. This strategic move positions the unified entity with a significant global footprint, boasting over 270,000 properties available for swapping in more than 145 countries. The platform is now steered by Charles-Edouard Girard and Emmanuel Arnaud.
The core business centers on providing a platform for home swapping, allowing members to travel and lodge for significantly reduced costs. The business model operates on an annual membership fee of €160, which grants users access to unlimited exchanges for 12 months. This fee also includes member support, and protection against cancellation, non-compliance, and property damage. Registration on the platform is free, allowing potential users to browse the extensive catalog of homes before committing to the annual fee.
The service facilitates two primary types of exchanges to offer flexibility. Members can arrange a direct, reciprocal exchange where they swap homes with another party, either simultaneously or on different dates. Alternatively, the platform employs a points-based system called "GuestPoints" for non-reciprocal stays. Members can host others to earn GuestPoints, which they can then redeem for a stay in another member's home, even if that member doesn't wish to stay in theirs. This system eliminates direct monetary transactions for lodging between members, fostering a community centered on sharing and authentic travel experiences. By staying in a local's residence, travelers gain access to insider knowledge and a more immersive cultural experience than traditional tourist accommodations typically provide.
Keywords: home exchange, home swapping, vacation exchange, travel platform, collaborative consumption, peer-to-peer accommodation, GuestPoints, authentic travel, budget travel, travel community, shared economy, reciprocal exchange, non-reciprocal exchange, HomeExchange, global travel, accommodation network, holiday homes, vacation rentals, travel cost savings, cultural immersion