We were recently asked whether it was too soon to start looking for a home exchange for the 2012 Olympic Games. With major events like this, it's definitely a good idea to be an early bird, whether looking for an exchange or offering your home for exchange during this period:
 
Olympic Games: 27 July - 12 August 2012; Paralympic Games: 29 August - 9 September 2012.
 
I hadn't been past the site to Olympic Park for some time until recently and was amazed at the transformation in this area of east London already.
 
Visitors: If you are interested in a particular sporting event, check the location of the venue on the official London 2012 website so that you can then browse Home Base Holidays offers in the area.

Residents: If your home is in a good location for visiting any of the Olympic or Paralympic events, and you'd prefer to escape during this time, do include the relevant information on venue(s)/event(s) and distance from your home in your exchange offer listing - or take advantage of the discount offer above and join now if you aren't already a Home Base Holidays member.

Being a London based agency (for 25 years no less!), and also providing a service for London based Guardian newspaper, we attract a large number of London members and those looking for exchanges in London. You are unlikely to find a better choice and balance of up-to-date exchange offers both in the city and throughout the UK.