Founding Members
Be part of it from the start
Be part of the first 300 approved members to help build the Swap Holiday Homes community. Eligible Founding Members receive their first 12 months of membership complimentary, followed by a protected renewal rate of £69 per year while membership remains continuously active, compared with the standard £119 annual membership.
A thank you for joining early
A Founding Member joins at the beginning of the Swap Holiday Homes journey and receives our early-member benefits.
What Founding Members receive
12 months complimentary
Enjoy your first 12 months of SHH Membership complimentary once your membership has been approved and activated. Your complimentary period begins no earlier than the official operational launch.
Protected £69 renewal
After your complimentary period, renew at the protected Founding Member rate of £69 per year instead of the standard £119, provided your membership remains continuously active.
Founding Keys after your first qualifying swap
Receive 5 Founding Keys after completing your first qualifying Reciprocal Swap or Flexible Swap, including at least five nights of hosting. These Keys can be used towards future eligible SHH stays, subject to the Founding Member terms.
Founding recognition
Be recognised as one of the members who helped shape the community from the very beginning.
Shape the community
Early members set the tone for a welcoming, trustworthy place to swap homes.
Three steps to Founding Member status
Complete each step to qualify. You can save your progress and return at any time.
- 1
Complete your profile
Add your photo, a short biography and your household and travel preferences.
- 2
List a home
Add a home that meets the publishing standard, with clear photos and an honest description.
- 3
Verify your identity and home
Complete identity verification and the home documentation review.
Important dates
The Founding 300 is reserved for the first 300 members who complete the required verification and receive approval from SHH.
Registering your interest does not automatically secure Founding Member status. Places are confirmed once your membership and home have been approved and activated.
Founding Member availability is limited, and the offer will close once all 300 places have been allocated.
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Founding Member FAQs
What is a Founding Member?
A Founding Member is one of the first 300 approved members of Swap Holiday Homes. Founding Members receive their first 12 months complimentary, a protected annual renewal rate of £69 while membership remains continuously active, and 5 Founding Keys following their first qualifying hosting exchange.
How do I qualify?
Complete your member profile, list an eligible home and successfully complete the required identity and home verification checks. Your Founding Member status is confirmed once SHH has approved and activated your membership, subject to places remaining within the Founding 300.
What happens after the complimentary year?
After your first 12 complimentary months, your membership renews at the protected Founding Member rate of £69 per year, rather than the standard £119, provided your membership remains continuously active and subject to the Membership Terms.
When does the Founding Member offer end?
Founding Member places are limited to the first 300 approved and activated members. The offer closes once all 300 places have been allocated or SHH formally closes the programme, whichever occurs first.
Claim your place as a Founding Member
Complete your registration, add your home and finish the required verification checks to be considered for one of the first 300 Founding Member places.