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Preparing your home for your house sitter's arrival

In some cases, you may have little to do before you can hand over the house over however, there are usually a few things needed to ready your home, garden and pets before your sitter’s arrival.

 

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.

 

5 reasons why you should add photos to your house sit ad

As a homeowner, one of the most important things you can do to attract more interest from house sitters is to upload great photos to your ad.

 

House sitting - Who Pays For What?

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

 

First time and nervous about using a house sitter?

Here are some suggestions for overcoming those nerves and ensuring you have a positive, stress-free experience for your first time (and many more to come).

 

Starting out: How to find a great house sitter

We all know time is precious, so fortunately through our platform, securing a great house sitter doesn’t necessarily have to take a lot of time or effort.

 

Top tips for safe and responsible house sits during COVID-19

Continuing with a house sit or looking at a new opportunity? Follow our advice and government guidance on how to conduct safe and responsible house sits.

 
 
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