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First Home Swap Agency - Started 1953
Best Coverage in Europe
Representatives in Most Countries
Outstanding Personal Service
Many Second Generation Members
Unrivalled Online Services

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What our Members Say

We have made three exchanges through Intervac this year; San Francisco later this month, Scotland in July and southeast England in August.

You provide a wonderful service, and our Intervac exchanges - the first in Amsterdam, the last four in France have been both exciting and deepening.

Your deal is so great. We have been to Spain, France and Oregon. All have been with people who are hip to the zip, respectful and aware of what it takes to trade.

We continue to be thrilled with Intervac. I just renewed for the 11th consecutive year.

Your service is fantastic. We have had three exchanges and are waiting on our fourth, fifth and sixth. Thanks so much.

Wow! Members for one week. One offer from Finland, two from Sweden, one from Switzerland and two from France. Looks like we're going to central Paris.

Without home exchange, there is no way that we could have afforded to take our family of five for five and a half week vacation in Canada.

We are really satisfied with the Intervac-system. We found an exchange partner for the summer from Belgium and for autumn from Greece.

I am in, can you believe, La Ciotat, France one block from the beach in an imaculate little villa that has everything.

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Our Online Services

Finding your holidays
- Destination Search
  You can search by destination, by people who want to exchange in your country, region or city or by clicking on maps. You can also search by keywords, by special requirements, by available holiday periods or by a combination of any or all of the above.
- Reverse Search
  You can search by destination, by people who want to exchange in your country, region or city or by clicking on maps. You can also search by keywords, by special requirements, by available holiday periods or by a combination of any or all of the above.
- Map Search
  You can search by destination, by people who want to exchange in your country, region or city or by clicking on maps. You can also search by keywords, by special requirements, by available holiday periods or by a combination of any or all of the above.
- Keyword Search
  You can search by destination, by people who want to exchange in your country, region or city or by clicking on maps. You can also search by keywords, by special requirements, by available holiday periods or by a combination of any or all of the above.
- Holiday Period Search
  You can search by destination, by people who want to exchange in your country, region or city or by clicking on maps. You can also search by keywords, by special requirements, by available holiday periods or by a combination of any or all of the above.
- Combination Search
  You can search by destination, by people who want to exchange in your country, region or city or by clicking on maps. You can also search by keywords, by special requirements, by available holiday periods or by a combination of any or all of the above.
Advertising your home
- Twenty free photos
  You can advertise your home with up to twenty free photos, unlimited descriptive text with links to local attractions on the internet and pinpoint your position exactly on a Google map
- Google Map
  You can advertise your home with up to twenty free photos, unlimited descriptive text with links to local attractions on the internet and pinpoint your position exactly on a Google map
- Unlimited Text
  You can advertise your home with up to twenty free photos, unlimited descriptive text with links to local attractions on the internet and pinpoint your position exactly on a Google map
Special Services
- Last minute holidays
  Try our "Hotlist" if you want to travel in the next eight weeks.
- Match Alert
  We have many unique services in your personal home page including the "Hotlist" for last minute holidays and "Match Alert" - you decide what you want and we tell you when it comes up. We provide traffic lights for you to show when you are and are not available and an online agreement facility for when you have confirmed your exchange.
- Traffic lights
  We have many unique services in your personal home page including the "Hotlist" for last minute holidays and "Match Alert" - you decide what you want and we tell you when it comes up. We provide traffic lights for you to show when you are and are not available and an online agreement facility for when you have confirmed your exchange.
- Online Agreements
  We have many unique services in your personal home page including the "Hotlist" for last minute holidays and "Match Alert" - you decide what you want and we tell you when it comes up. We provide traffic lights for you to show when you are and are not available and an online agreement facility for when you have confirmed your exchange.
Member Guidelines
- Rules of Intervac
  We provide clear home exchange rules that our members follow for your and their protection.

Unusual Places

Home Exchange in the Press

Why would I want a complete stranger to take a holiday in my home?

Because you'll 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.
17 January 2009

Latest Listings

PARIS

In the suburbs
House
6 person(s)

COPENHAGEN/ MALMö

In a small town
House
6 person(s)

DUNDEE

At the seaside
House
7 person(s)

PARIS

In the city
Flat
5 person(s)

FAQs

Can I trust my home to a stranger?

Most Intervac members are mature, established family-oriented professionals, executives, business-owners or retired people who are financially successful and respect property. Prior to committing to an exchange you should always get to know your counter-party through e-mail, letters, fax and phone. This establishes mutual trust. References can be requested from prior exchanges or neighbours.
What about insurance?

You should check your insurance coverage. For security reasons, most insurance companies prefer that your home is occupied during your absence.
Do exchanges include cars?

In most cases exchange of cars is an important part of the exchange deal. Most car insurance policies cover guest drivers. If necessary you can always supplement your regular policy with an additional short-term specific coverage. You should discuss this with your exchange partner and agree in advance who will be responsible for the financial aspect.
Who would want to come to my area?

You will be surprised! Take some time writing extra text for your listing and tell potential exchange partners all about your neighborhood, why you love living there, what they can see and do in the region. Remember, your partner will be on holiday and has time to explore. Everyone lives near something interesting, because "interesting" is often nothing more than the unfamiliar.
How do I find the perfect exchange partner?

First, it is important to know that it takes some initiative to make an exchange happen. We try to make it as simple as possible though. Our members contact each other directly to start a dialog that could lead to an exchange. It is not unusual to make and receive several offers before you find just the right partner.
How can I be sure that the exchange will be "equal"?

Many exchangers with large homes would be happy to trade for an adequate apartment/condominium in central Paris, London, Rome or San Francisco. Others are looking for a quiet getaway. An exchange is equal when both parties are satisfied with their arrangements.

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