See also
- Trading Spaces — the American version of the programme
- Changing Rooms — the British version of the programme
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| Trading Houses | |
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| Country of origin | New Zealand |
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| Running time | 60 minutes (with commercials) |
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| Original network | TV2 |
| Original release | 27 April 2009 |
Trading Houses is a New Zealand Reality Show where couples trade wives and renovate each other's house.
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