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House sitting stories: Pepper the rescue dog

Meet Pepper, a very good boy who loves treats, belly scratches and chewing stuff.

How to have a magical trip without breaking the bank

How do you get the most out of your trip on a budget? Sometimes, the less money you spend on your trip, the longer it can be. Here are our top budget travel tips.

Travel Planning - Do it yourself or go to a travel agent?

When you are planning to travel, there are two ways you can go about organising your trip. You can either plan it yourself, or you can go to a travel agent. So which one is right for you?

Top tips for where to stay between house sitting jobs

There can be times in between jobs where a house sitter needs to find somewhere to stay. Our house sitters share their choices of affordable accommodation in between house sits.

Who pays what - a guide for home owners

House sitting has grown to become a globally established form of caring for homes and pets, and depending on where you’re based, there are different expectations for whether or not house sitters are paid.

House sitting - Who Pays For What?

Long-term house sitter, Gabriella shares her experience on the financial considerations when house sitting.

Why I was a full-time house sitter for 6 years

Between 2014 and 2020, my partner and I were permanent house sitters. Sometimes, people would question us about why we were doing it...

I joined several house sitting sites in the beginning, but renewed with only one - Aussie House Sitters, as most of my sits came from there. I also found the reply rate from owners was infinitely better, the site had more features and was much more user-friendly than others, and there was more choice. Congratulations! Aussie House Sitters has enabled me to successfully become a full-time sitter, booked out for several months in advance. Margo

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