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We placed an ad for a housitter at Jimboomba Qld today and within hours of the ad appearing we had a positive reply and have now engaged the services of a housesitter. The ladies name is Janice and although we have not met her yet, she seems just the person we are after. Many thanks for a great service and this is the 2nd time we have used Mindahome and we are very happy. Again many thanks.  Marie & Tom P.

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How to win that House Sitting position

When a home owner contacts you, you can be sure you are not the only house sitter they have approached. In fact, we know that a home owner in need of a sitter will look at many candidates before making a decision. This means you need to do everything possible to increase your chance of being the one they choose.

We all know of the importance of making a great first impression and for the house sitter, that first impression is your profile page.

Below we explain how to make the most of this first impression opportunity.

 

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Is a House Sitter coming to care for your Pets?

Using a Pet Sitter is a great idea and your pets will thank you for it when you are away.  There are a number of things that you can do to make sure your Pet and the Sitter have the best possible time together.

Pet sitters are animal lovers but they do not know about the Diet, Health, Habits, Routines, Rules relating to your pet because each household and pet is different.  Any information you can supply would be appreciated by your Pet Sitter so that they can be as ease knowing they are providing your companions with the care, love and attention they are used to.

Below is a list of some things your furry companions' may like you to tell their new Sitter! 

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When money gets tight, smart holiday makers get creative!

These days people in the know are enjoying free accommodation when they travel.

Winter is behind us and the holiday season is looming. For people that can take time off, travel plans and arrangements are already under way. However, with money tighter than usual, some are hesitant to spend as freely as they have in the past and this limits where and how far they go, how long they stay away and the quality of accommodation they can accept.

But what if there was a way to get away from it all without breaking the bank? What if there was a way for people to enjoy an extended holiday at a destination of their choice without the cost of a hotel or motel? 

When money gets tight people get creative and now is no exception. Staying in a 5 star hotel may be impossible, but a restful break in spacious accommodation at a desired location is still a possibility because smart holiday makers are opting to just sit around. House-sit, that is.

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Your holiday is more fun when you know your pets are happy!

Who doesn't love their pets? When you are heading off for a holiday or vacation and can't take them with you, what are your options? Have you arranged for neighbors or relatives to spend time at your home to look after them? Or are you dropping your furry friends off at the local kennel, leaving them sad eyed, confused and wondering what's going on? Is that what you want and can you really count on your friends and neighbors?

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My House Sitting experiences

I have to say that I am an avid fan of House Sitting!!  I hadn’t even heard of House Sitting until 2 years ago when a friend asked me if I would live in their home while they were away in the U.K. for 3 months.  They had a cat and a parrot (they love each other) and didn’t want to put the cat into a ‘cattery’ because she was quite old.  The Parrot needed someone who understood its special needs, and I fitted the bill..

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House Sitting often includes Pet Sitting

Home security and property maintenance aside, the commonest reason a home owner engages a house sitter is to take care of their best friends while they are away. They are in fact live in pet sitters. In this article Ken Fry explains why Pet Sitting is listed as one of the fastest growing businesses world wide.

Pet Sitting the First Choice of Pets and Owners
Author: Ken Fry

Pet sitting is listed as one of the worlds fastest growing and most accessible businesses. It is a great alternative to kennel life for many pets. Pet sitting is the easiest way to make sure your best friend is safe, healthy and happy while you're away, and is the superior alternative to kenneling or boarding if just to reduce pet stress, say industry experts. Pet Sitting gives you peace of mind that someone responsible is watching over your house.

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House Sitting in Nashville

I love to travel and my most recent experience was to Nashville where I visited the Grand Ole Opry. This is best known for housing the longest-running radio show in America, and a country music institution since 1925.

The venue used to be housed at the Ryman Auditorium (which is a wonderful old building still in the heart of Nashville), until 1974 when it moved to its new location on the east side of downtown Nashville.  It now seats over 4000 people.

They brought the original circular oak stage with them in the move and incorporated it into the new stage giving the feel of ‘age’ to this new location.  This also means that the current artists appearing at the new venue are actually standing on the very same boards that the early singers such as Patsy Cline, Elvis Presley and many more, stood on.  It has a fantastic atmosphere.  Modern performers talk of the thrill they get from treading these same boards as their heroes.

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Travelling on a budget

Ok, we agree that house sitting and house swapping is one way to dramatically reduce the cost of the accommodation part of your vacation but what about that other big expense, the cost of getting to your destination? Stanley Emerson has these tips to save on the cost of air fares.

The Cheaper Way To Get Away by Stanley Emerson
All people need a break, to reconnect with the spouse, to reward the kids, to recharge the soul. But planning a vacation getaway can quickly turn into a stressful project when the subject of expenses comes up. Airfare alone can kill the fantasy. And when people already factor in accommodations, food, and shopping, any budget-conscious mother would just give up and stay home.

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Latest Registered House Sitters

Home Sitter - Elizabeth & Adrian Mc Manus (Mr.& Mrs.)

Elizabeth & Adrian Mc Manus (Mr.& Mrs.)

My name is Elizabeth A.McManus & my husband is Adrian J.McManus. I am 49 yrs & Adrian is 52. We live in a unit in Merrylands West NSW 2160 and consider ourselves to be honest, reliable and house proud. We take pride in ourselves and in the way in which we live. We are looking to be...
Preferred sit locations: northern nsw & coastal regions

safeseat

My wife is a teacher and I am an active, retired former teacher. We used to live in the country and are keen, able gardeners and love animals.
Preferred sit locations: SE Melbourne
Home Sitter - Joyful Sitter

Joyful Sitter

Hello! I'm an active healthy retired lady with a nursing and farming background. I am very house proud and extremely clean and tidy. I am honest, reliable and happy - a non smoker and non drinker who is very security conscious. I love walking and enjoy excellent health. It would be my privelege...
Preferred sit locations: Melbourne and South Eastern Victoria
Home Sitter - The Wanderers

The Wanderers

We are a retired couple travellng and exploring Australia but reside in Perth when not on the road. Non smokers, we have a great love of animals as well as a respect of other peoples property. We are registered Camp Ground Hosts with WA Department of Environment & Conservation and regularly...
Preferred sit locations: Sunshine Coast, Gympie 2012 & Byron Bay, Bellingen Central Coast 2013

Your home is in good hands

Semi-retired couple. We have housesit before. We appeared on the Today Tonight episode in 2009 on Housesitters. We are reliable, responsible, tidy and caring. Nahar is a handyman, gardener and all round good guy. Deirdre is a part-time librarian & we enjoy being able to give you back your home...
Preferred sit locations: Brisbane and surrounds

Kld29

I am a single female doctor who has recently purchased a practice on the sunshine coast and need short term accommodation before my lease starts in late april. Very fit ans active so happy for any dog walking duties. Also very clean and tidy!
Preferred sit locations: Sunshine coast
Home Sitter - Experienced House Sitter available

Experienced House Sitter available

Hi, my name is Jacqueline and I am a 31 year old non-smoking local nanny looking for short or long term house/pet sitting positions in the area. I have 10 years nanny experience so looking after other people’s houses/pets is what I do on a daily basis! My service includes: Grooming,...
Preferred sit locations: Mosman, Neutral Bay, Cremorne, Kirribilli, North Sydney, Manly, Seaforth, Cammeray, Northbridge,...
Home Sitter - Retired Itinerant pastors seek house sit in the Perth area

Retired Itinerant pastors seek house sit in the Perth area

Retired itinerant pastors who wish to spend some time with members of their family who live in the Seville Grove area of Southern Perth.
Preferred sit locations: Perth
Home Sitter - Happy Retirees

Happy Retirees

We are a happy retired couple just waiting to help you out. Non smoking, non drinking. Annimal lovers and very house proud. We can handle a little gardening, happy to look after your plants. Very trustworthy and private people.
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Home Sitter - young at heart gypsies

young at heart gypsies

We are a semi retired professional couple who have rented our melbourne home while we make up for lost time seeing the wider world. We plan to continue travelling both in Australia and overseas for the next few years but return to visit friends and family from time to time. We love animals and...
Preferred sit locations: melbourne
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