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- ↑ Russell, Josh; Seery, Natalie (11 July 2016). "Love Home Swap's Debbie Wosskow is sharing the love". Elite Business.
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- ↑ Burn-Callander, Rebecca (13 December 2015). "Love Home Swap acquires Dutch rival to become world leader in home exchange". The Telegraph.
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- ↑ "HomeExchange, the Global Leader in Home Swap Vacations, Acquires Competitor Love Home Swap" (Press release). PR Newswire. 2 March 2023.