Fair Trade Ft 15 05 09

John Abbott, a 60-year-old artist from Ireland, seeks to swap his cottage for a property closer to Manchester due to the stagnation in the housing market. Property swapping, a growing trend facilitated by online platforms like goswap.org, allows homeowners to exchange properties directly, often circumventing traditional selling methods. While this approach has potential advantages, such as reduced costs and fewer logistical challenges, it can also involve complicated arrangements and legal requirements.