Looking for peace of mind about leaving your own place while you're away on holiday? Try a house swap.

Holiday home swaps are not a new option, but the growing numbers of holiday rentals advertised worldwide mean that you can now consider a month’s house swap with an owner on the other side of the world. You and yours can take the holiday of a lifetime in Sydney enjoying the beaches, sun and surf, or a month in Cape Town with visits to Table Mountain and long drives along the southern wine route with a real home as a comfortable base. Meanwhile, your property isn't standing empty but is providing someone else with the perfect holiday home! If you want to spend less, break out of the old routine, experience a new country along with all the comforts of a real home, and ensure your house isn’t left empty while you are away from home – consider a house swap.