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For your peace of mind: Security tips that will assist you when offering your home to another family:

• Be careful when giving out your personal details. While details like addresses need to be swapped, only do so once you are sure the other member is sincere.
• When communicating with a potential home swapper, ask for undeniable proof of identification, such as a drivers license or passport before committing to any swapping.
• Arrange that a trusted neighbour or relative be there when your guests arive to stay. Only have them hand over the keys to your place once they have seen some proof of identification.
• If possible, arrange that your home is inspected during your guests stay.
• Agreements such as: whether your pets will be looked after; who pays which bills; and use of utilities; need to be agreed upon before house swapping. A written agreement - either email or paper - is a good idea.
• When communicating with a potential home swapper, ask for undeniable proof of identification, such as a drivers license or passport.