It charges a fee of 115 for a year's website listing and brochure entry: once you've paid up, you can contact other owners direct and make the arrangements.

You'll need to cast an unflinching eye over the presentation of your brochure and website listing, either writing it from scratch yourself or giving it a stringent edit.

Once you've made your choice, property photographs and a draft of the brochure and website listing should be with you in days.

Website listings give a good idea of what to expect, but there can be problems when an exchange property turns out to be a holiday home.

Links to videos were posted daily on the forums by members, and later moved to the website listings by admins.