Mature couple available in Canberra

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Hi there,

We think we can be of help in looking after your home, garden and pets.

We are a mature, non-smoking couple living in Darwin, with experience housesitting in Australia, the USA and the UK.

I (Gary - aged 51 yrs old) have 15 years experiencing managing properties in Australia (including being part of 66 house renovations and 23 new builds).

I also have 5 years experience working weekends in the timber and landscape yards at Bunnings in Palmerston, NT.

I also used to be a night auditor / hotel night-duty manager working weekends for almost 7 years in Darwin (working at a hotel that used to be in the Quality Hotel chain).

Real Estate & Property Management is a big part of my background and in May 2022 I received my full ACT Real Estate License via Access Canberra. I am also a licensed business broker and stock and station agent in the ACT. In January 2025 I also received my Real Estate and Business Agent License in the NT.

My wife (whose nickname is "Soi" - 55 years old) also has hotel experience. She worked part-time for 6 months as a trainee housekeeping supervisor.

On the pet management side, I (Gary) had a dog for 10 years. I also grew up with cats for 20 years. Soi had a poodle for 19 years. While doing house and pet sitting assignments we have looked after a number of different types of animals including dogs, cats, chickens, guinea pigs, fish, horses and ponies.

I work as a Business Broker, while Soi is a stay-at-home housewife, which means your home, garden and pets would be looked after all day, 7 days a week.

We own a dual-key apartment in Darwin (mortgage-free), and know what is required to look after a home. As mentioned above, I have 15 years experience inspecting properties so know what is required from home owners such as yourself in passing vacate inspections to the right standard.

Let us know if you think we are a good match for your housesitting assignment?

We are more than happy to attend an interview, either online or in-person.

Full clean police clearance certificates and good references can also be provided as well as Australian ID (Passport & Drivers License).

Kind Regards,

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