Login

Forgot password
Cancel

How to Land Your Dream House Sitting Gig: An Updated Guide

House sitting in Australia has never been more popular! For homeowners, it’s a cost-effective and stress-free way to ensure their beloved pets and properties are cared for while they’re away. For house sitters, it offers an incredible opportunity to explore new places, save on accommodation, and enjoy the companionship of furry friends. In fact, an impressive 63% of Australian households own pets, creating a consistent demand for reliable house sitters across the nation.

But with its growing popularity, the house sitting landscape has become more competitive. So, how do you stand out and secure that ideal house sitting assignment? This updated guide for 2025 will give you the winning edge!

Continue reading “How to Land Your Dream House Sitting Gig: An Updated Guide”

What motivates a house sitter?

Updated June 2025

10 Reasons People Become House Sitters

House sitting has evolved from a niche arrangement into a popular and mutually beneficial lifestyle choice for many. What motivates individuals to become house sitters? Beyond the obvious perks, a diverse set of reasons drives people to embrace this unique way of living and traveling. Here are 10 compelling reasons why individuals choose to become house sitters, backed by current insights:

1. Save Money on Accommodation and Living Costs

This remains the most significant draw. House sitters exchange home and pet care for free accommodation, drastically reducing living expenses. For many, this means saving thousands on rent or hotel costs, enabling them to achieve financial goals, travel more extensively, or simply live a more affordable lifestyle. As noted by The Travelling House Sitters, house sitting can be a “financially sustainable way to adventure,” with homeowners often covering utilities like electricity, gas, and internet.

Continue reading “What motivates a house sitter?”

Hobby farm house sitting – what you need to know

Fresh, crisp morning air, peace and quiet and only the sounds of nature to wake you from your sleep – sure, there are certainly many drawcards to choosing a farm or rural house sit. But knowing the routines of farm life and animal care, are just some of the things that you should brush up on before you step off the beaten track. Continue reading “Hobby farm house sitting – what you need to know”

Mastering the Art of House Sitting: Your Guide to Securing the Perfect Assignments

In today’s fast-paced world, house sitting has become an increasingly popular way to travel affordably and experience new destinations. With the advent of technology, the house-sitting landscape has evolved, making it easier than ever for both homeowners and sitters to connect. In this updated guide, we’ll explore the key factors and strategies that will help you win that coveted house-sitting position. Continue reading “Mastering the Art of House Sitting: Your Guide to Securing the Perfect Assignments”

Avoid decoration disasters this Christmas

Pet Christmas

‘Tis the season for bright lights, colourful tinsel, glittery baubles and trinkets. While festive decorations set the scene for merry celebrations, here are some pet safety tips to ensure all members of the family have a good time.

  • Manage power cords – The number one tip for a pet-safe Christmas is to always keep power cords and power packs tidy and out of sight of your pet-pal. Lights will gain your pet’s attention and curiosity. Young pups and kittens may like to chew cords, so it’s best to take steps to hide cords, or eliminate the temptation all together.

Continue reading “Avoid decoration disasters this Christmas”

Pantry politeness

It’s a common question among our house and pet sitting community – what are the rules for pantry politeness? While there aren’t any hard and fast rules, per se, there is a sort of unwritten code that home and pet owners, along with pet sitters agree to that delivers a mutual understanding and respect for each other.

While it will differ for each home and pet sitting arrangement, here are a few things to consider to help determine whether you’re abiding by polite pantry procedure. Continue reading “Pantry politeness”

A considered list can be a valuable tool

housesitter list

Ask any pet sitter about their best asset going into a home and pet sit, and they will likely state ‘a list’. While ‘a list’ sounds like a run-of-the-mill requirement for a new pet sit, a good list is what will ensure both sitter and homeowner are prepared for any eventuality.

Mindahome member Kai takes a proactive approach to list-making and develops a list of questions for the homeowner to respond to before even stepping across the threshold. Continue reading “A considered list can be a valuable tool”

Paw-Rated Reviews

Dog with Laptop

“The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention.” – Oscar Wilde.

We all like getting compliments or feedback on our efforts or how we can improve. It helps us grow in confidence, in skill and learn for the future. That’s why online reviews matter.

At Mindahome, we have introduced a review system where owners and sitters can leave reviews for each other. If the home and pet owner has invited a sitter to a position and the sitter has accepted, a review for each party can be included on the Mindahome website. Continue reading “Paw-Rated Reviews”

Pet Sitter Profile: Sonja and Albert

Pet Sitter Profile

With over two years of house and pet sitting experience and backgrounds in cleaning and property maintenance, Sonja and Albert are ready and willing to take on your pet and home care needs. Read more about their favourite pet sits and tips for home and pet owners.

  1. What is your favourite pet to have cared for?

We don’t have any favourite pets. We love each one of them whilst we are on our sits. To us they are all special in different ways.

  1. What is the first question you ask home/pet owners before taking on a pet sit?

Continue reading “Pet Sitter Profile: Sonja and Albert”

Top