HOUSE SWAPPING/HOUSE EXCHANGE-WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT IT?
By swissgirl39 •
House swapping
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
House swapping is the increasingly popular activity of two homeowners living at each other's houses for a set period. Homeowner A would live in Home B for a time period, while Homeowner B lives in Home A.
It is usually used as low cost vacation accommodation and is a private arrangement between the two parties. The arrangement has several benefits - neither has to pay for lodging, the home itself is usually more comfortable than a hotel, and plants/pets may be cared for for free. House swapping is most popular with in-town residents planning to vacation in another major city. There are many organizations online that facilitate such swaps for free or a fee.
Well the idea seems workable and u can imagine the cost one can save by avoiding the hotels. When u r on a vacation one tends to spend most of the time outside ur living place. I luv to swap my apartments in Malaysia and Dubai with someone living in an interesting place.
Sorry rayyz nothing much to rob at those apartments.
Very well summed up! :)
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A bit confusing issue.
I general new ideas are tempting and people like to experiment. Recalling the concept of TimeShare which lost its birghtness now but still many people get attracted to the idea although so many have regretted participating in that scheme.
Gold Mania is another concept that attracted greedy people or those who cannot do proper calculations. Again this concept will sleep for some time and then someone will awaken it after 10 or 20 years.
Back to our subject. I think many people will like the idea but here we have to be careful about many issues involved:
1. Cultural differences. If the concept is successful in Europe for example, it does not necessarily mean it will be a success in the Middle East,
2. Security issue. With the craziness going around in the world, one would not trust even himself. What about having strangers occupying my place. Mind you, in my country - guess this law is prevailing in most countries - we have to inform the authorities if we have guests staying overnight,
3. Comfort. Staying at somebodies place might not be comfortable specially for a very short period. One needs time to get used to the place. Also the caution not to damage anything. On the other hand, worried and wondering what's going on at own place. You might suggest packing and storing "special" and personal belongings. My God this is a project by itself specially for us in the Middle East, our houses are overloaded with necessary and unnecessary stuff and it might take a month to pack and another month to unpack :D
4. About pets and plants. What if the counter part is not aware or has no time to take care of them. We are talking about sensitive things being pets or plants.
What else? hmmm.
Just imagining. Emptying wardrobe, fridge, bar, display units, chest of drawers, dressing unit. Then go to the other place. Start shopping for basic things. Might need to do excessive laundry. Familiarization. Then at the end, making sure everything is in place, pack and go home. Unpacking and getting things from store, laundry.
My GOD I would rather go and stay in a tree-house in Turkey and forget about everything LOL
Grow up girl!!!
What on earth would I ever do with a cat? I can't sell it nor can I eat it. LOL. Handing your cat to someone else to take care off was a much safer bet.
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foolish me.LOL.
I meant insurance.
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it is not a ba idea.I think to share it between some QL members in which you trust.Why not?I remember Corne was seeking a lot to find someone to look for her cat while she is away.Thats a good example for it.
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I live in a 1 bedroom TENT (bought from carrefour) off the Airport higway... :-P
See the problem girl? Now that we all know you're an honest girl and ain't gonna rob their homes, everyone is very keen on offering a swap with you! LOL
But I cannot guarantee the same honesty on our parts. What on earth is ASSICURATION?????
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go forward to it.
;-DDDDD
So finally i can call my assicuration to send me some money for new stuff.
;-)))))))))))))))
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Nice idea Swissgal, but I would like to do it with you only. How about Dec 2007, you come to Doha and let me have a Swiss holiday....lol
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If you are planning to go to India let me know we will come to Swiss..lol we will swap okay? My place is very beautiful part of India...got a place in World Tourism Map...
So when do we swap our places? I'd still take my chances of finding something good to rob you off with! Hehehhee
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Ok,if i have a verry luxury villa,filled with antiques and expensive pictures,or something like that.But at my home is nothing valuable or expensive.It is simple but friendly.
:-DD
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Good thinking.. good to trust people and think that all are like us.. unless they prove otherwise...... But I dont trust anyone...never had any bad experience but still... it takes ages for me to trust someone..lol
I beg to differ. Even a place like Doha which was like safe as hell few years ago, isn't at all safe anymore. Remember, trouble never tells you before coming!
One month or even 15 days is more than sufficient time for me to get to know the 2nd hand market in the country and sell off your stuff before I leave your home completely empty.
You could still get decent price, for 2nd hand a/c, tv, sofa sets and furniture.
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I dont think so because you are in their house and you could do the same.And you can safe important things and also you have a contract with them.And for myself i dont think that the whole world is filled with thieves and other bad peoples.
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Yeah......u realised it.I knew it
Yeah I think thats what happens. The other actress was NTN. Heheheheh
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They almost swapped there boyfriends also .....if i m not wrong...LOL
We're talking about complete strangers here.
I agree with you GG. Its like an open invitation 'Please stay and rob my home'. Great potential for people using those free websites to register and have great vacations followed by heavy booty on the way back.
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The name would be "HOLIDAY" ...neat movie... kinda liked it...
Oh really? I am hearing this for the first time....Is it really possible to let a stranger stay in your place..how safe is it? Not nesessary the other person keeps your house neat and clean..and take care of your things...I wouldnt do that. But if its for a known person I dont mind.
I remember seeing a movie on this subject. It starred Kate Winslet, can't recall the name though. It released last year.
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for me the same.I think its a good project.
*Create your own destiny,fighting against your dark sides,raise your
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Keep the faith!*
sounds like a neat idea....as long as the two parties are bound in a formal contract.
I wouldnt mind swapping my house in Toronto for something here in Doha!!!!