Aussie House Sitters

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A three-year trip around Australia with no plans

Michelle and Graham always knew what they wanted to do once they retired – rent out their home, buy a caravan, grab the dog and get on the road – with no plans.

 

What are the top benefits of house sitting?

House sitting provides so many benefits to house sitters. These include saving money on accommodation, living like a local when you travel and enjoying time with pets while house sitting.

 

What are the best things about being a house sitter?

There are many so great things about house sitting. Three of our experienced house sitting couples share their ideas on what they think is the best thing about house sitting.

 

Pets can give you the best reviews - Dale's story

Dale joined Aussie House Sitters to experience the freedom and change of pace of life on the road. What he didn’t realise was that the pets would end up being his biggest advocates.

 

How much money can you save while house sitting?

As a house sitter you can save heaps of money living or travelling rent free. Our long-term house sitters calculate exactly how much money they have saved on accommodation.

 

Why house sitting works

House sitting is gaining serious momentum around the world as one of the preferred ways for people to live and travel. So why has it become so successful over recent years?

 

Top tips for successful house sitters

There are many things a house sitter can do to ensure they enjoy many successful house sitting jobs. Our house sitters share their tips about what it takes to be a successful house sitter.

 
 
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Absolutely incredible service! Put our house up for sitting yesterday afternoon, had several responses in less than 24 hours, have already met and engaged a delightful couple to sit our house. Thankyou!! Tim and Joan

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