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Our Community

A day in my life as a house sitter

When house sitting I often find myself in a state of elevated happiness, at one with the world and totally detached from the everyday problems encountered in a ‘normal’ life.

 
Owners

How to encourage a response from house sitters to your homeowner ad

We often get asked, what can I do to get a better response to my ad? Here are the best ways you can ‘sell’ your ad to attract the best response from sitters.

 
Our Community

From Perth to Melbourne: Cat sitting over the holidays

Perth and Melbourne are often referred to as two of the world’s most liveable cities, and what better way to experience them than with an Aussie House Sitters house and cat sit.

 
Pets

7 ways to celebrate Christmas with your dog

Celebrating the holiday season with your dog, or even a dog you are house-sitting can be fun, but sometimes it can be a little stressful, especially for your dog.

 
Sitters

How to make money while house sitting

We know that house sitting is one of the best ways to save money on accommodation, but how do you actually make while money while on the road? Well, read on because we've got the lowdown on some of the best ways to make money while you travel.

 
Sitters

Can I house sit with my own pet?

Happily, many sitters successfully house sit with their pets however, if it’s something you’re considering there are some things you should be aware of first. So, here are our top tips for house sitting with your own pet.

 
Travel

How to travel cheaply between house sits

Housesitting is a great way to travel and save money and that more and more people are choosing house sitting as a fulltime lifestyle. But what happens in between sits if you don’t have another house sit to go straight to?

 
 
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We are so very grateful. We have house sits for the 7 months that we needed them....such a relief. Your site is very user friendly. I never thought that I would actually enjoy using a website! Best regards and many thanks to the team. Richard & Penny

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