# Abode Swapping Businesses facilitate home-swapping via websites and apps. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Feb 14, 2018 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/abode-swapping ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.3/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Abode Swapping trend? **Abode Swapping:** Home and apartment-swapping platforms are becoming increasingly accessible with new web and app designs that offer everything from rentals on Tinder-like match services, to vacation home-swapping business models. These large-scale forms of P2P swapping interactions are increasingly common as online platforms become more secure, offering consumers peace of mind alongside accessibility. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Mar 18, 2015 to Jan 25, 2018 - Published: Feb 14, 2018 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation), [Prosumerism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/prosumerism) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Abode Swapping trend ### P2P Home Swapping Platforms The rise of home-swapping platforms offers opportunities for businesses to facilitate large-scale forms of P2P swapping interactions with new web and app designs that offer everything from rentals to vacation home-swapping business models. ### Match-Based Property Swaps The introduction of Tinder-like matching systems for property swapping, such as with 'HuisjeHuisje' offers innovative solutions to fitting the right rentals with the spaces they need. ### Boomer Home-Trading Platforms The creation of home-trading platforms like 'Home Exchange 50 Plus' catering specifically to the baby boomer generation offers opportunities for businesses to take advantage of flexible schedules and offer unique travel experiences. ## What the Abode Swapping trend means for industry ### For Hospitality The hospitality industry can use P2P home-swapping and property swapping platforms like Love Home Swap to offer unique travel experiences and competitive pricing for lodgings. ### For Real Estate Real estate businesses can benefit from the rise of match-based property swapping platforms like 'HuisjeHuisje' by offering new ways to buy, sell, and rent properties. ### For Travel The travel industry can leverage boomer home-trading and architectural-focused home rental platforms like Plan Matters to offer unique travel packages and accommodations. ## Workshop question How can your brand facilitate secure, accessible interactions between its customers, or between itself and its customer? ## Trend signals for Abode Swapping Trend score 3.3 out of 10, from popularity 44%, activity 46%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 44% - Activity: 46% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Abode Swapping trend 5 featured examples from Mar 18, 2015 to Jan 25, 2018. - [Architecturally Focused Home Rentals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plans-matter): 'Plans Matter' is a Rental Platform for Architecture Lovers (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Innovation in rental accommodations is creating new opportunities in the travel and tourism industry. - [Temporary Vacation Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rentable-balconies): These Rentable Balconies Let Multiple Travelers Share an Experience (Category: World) Implication: The hospitality industry can explore the concept of rentable balconies to offer guests a unique and customizable accommodation experience. - [Boomer Home-Trading Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-exchange-50-plus): 'Home Exchange 50 Plus' Lets Boomers Travel While Living Like Locals (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Introduce technology-driven solutions to enhance convenience and tailored experiences for boomers in the travel and tourism industry. - [Home-Swapping Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-home-swap): 'Love Home Swap' Lets Users Trade Homes for Vacations (Category: World) Implication: Opportunity for the hospitality and travel industry to enter the sharing economy market and provide customers with a unique and cost-effective travel experience, while simultaneou… - [Match-Based Apartment Swaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huisjehuisje): 'HuisjeHuisje' Helps Dutch Renters Trade Apartments (Category: Business) Implication: Real estate companies can incorporate matching-based trading systems into their real estate platforms or explore partnerships with shared housing apps to attract more renters and… ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)