Matthew

ABOUT ME
I am 55 years old, and I’ve been house-sitting on-and-off since 2008. So I have about 17 years of previous house-sitting experience, with several years of that as a full-time house-sitter. I am a reliable, responsible, and clean. I get great satisfaction out of caring for peoples beloved pets and home, so they can relax and enjoy their time away, and my policy is to take care of people's homes as if they were my own.

I have collected a lot of house-sitting references and positive reviews over the years (see below), and my National Police Check certificate ID is: 10051904.

I never commit any of the cardinal sins of house sitting, such as look around for something better, or change my mind the day before you embark on the holiday you've spent months planning! When I commit, I REALLY commit, in writing, and stay for the entire agreed period.

Most importantly, I love dogs and cats – especially lap dogs and spoilt cats! I'll give your pet all the special care and attention they need (especially during thunderstorms). I'll maintain your pet's normal routine, and spend plenty of time with them, so hopefully they don’t even notice you’re gone. I also love walking and exercising so daily dog-walks are part of my normal routine.

NOTE: All the dogs and cats in the photos are actual pets I have house-sat. And the Jack Russell in the bean-bag was our last dog “Obie” (sadly, no longer with us).

I WILL GLADLY TAKE CARE OF THE FOLLOWING:
- Feeding, grooming, walking, and caring for your beloved pets
- Maintaining house security and a human presence in your home
- All common house cleaning duties
- Normal garden and lawn maintenance
- Collect the mail, check you car battery, etc

PEACE OF MIND.
I work from home (online business), so I’m always there, keeping your pets happy, and a maintaining a secure presence in your home. I'm actually pretty boring, which is kinda what you want in a house-sitter. I keep to myself. I rarely go out. I don't have people round. I don't drink. I don't party. I don't play loud music, or make any noise. It comes with being 55 years old, I suppose.

I am happy to meet me face-to-face before the house-sit is agreed upon, so you get to see me interact with your pets, see who I am as a person, and ask me any questions. Once both parties are happy, I give you my commitment in writing. I am also happy to re-visit your home before you leave, so you can personally show me your pets feeding and comfort routines, and brief me on any other house-sitting duties.

And if this is your first time house-sitting, you are more than welcome to contact me while you're away, or get me to send photos of your pets, or send the neighbours around to check on me, etc. I don't mind at all. Anything to reduce your level of nervousness.

REFERENCES & AGREEMENTS
I can provide both written and verbal references of previous house-sitting experience (I have collected many references over the years), and I will gladly engage in any written agreements between both parties to ensure everyone is happy. I also give you my house-sitting commitment in writing.

LATEST REFERENCES
“The best of the best! It’s hard to put into words how appreciative we are of Matt and how glad we are to have met him. From the start he was a professional and put our minds at ease. While he was in our home he took incredible care of the house, our animals and blended in to our little community. Matt is a true professional and a wonderful human being. We are so fortunate to have met him and for him to have chosen to take us on. I wish him all the best in life and hope we can cross paths again. Thank you for everything Matt, the dedication and care you put into our animals and home is a reflection of the person you are".
Adriana and Matt - Woodend QLD. Jun 2024

“Matt was very professional in all aspects, our house was spotless and he had raked all our driveway leaves up. I would recommend him for a house-sit”
Pat and Pauline – Bauple. Qld. May 2024

“Matt was very thorough in obtaining all the relevant information regarding our dog and the house to ensure everything was captured. Our dog was well looked after including Matt having to apply ointment to both here eyes twice a day until her eye infection cleared. The house, plants and lawns were all well taken care of too. Upon our return the house was immaculate. Thanks Matt.”
Clare and Ray. Bundaberg. Qld. Feb 2024

“Matt did a fantastic job. The yard was looking better when we got home than when we left. The house was spotless. The lawns were all mowed. He did a great job, and kept in touch the whole time we were away - which was four months. We couldn’t be happier. Great job Matt.”
Herb and Pat. Toogoom. Qld. Feb 2024

“We returned home and the place was immaculate, and all the pets were looking so good. We are more than happy to recommend Matt for future house-sits, and he is more than welcome to stay here with us, in-between house-sits”.
Dee and Mark. Thornlands. Qld. Oct 2023

“The house was perfect when we got back, and our Dog Dotti was really happy. We will certainly book Matt again”
Kate. Glenview. Qld. Sep 2023

“Matt looked after our two poodles and home and pool for 3 months. The house & pool were spotless & the lawn obviously just mown for our return. We didn’t expect anything like that. The dogs were washed & most importantly happy. It was a pleasure to have Matt here.”
Paul & Isabella – Robina. Qld Aug 2023

“We would highly recommend Matthew for a house sit. He was very easy to talk to and very good at communicating with us how things were going at home. The house was clean and organised when we returned home and the animals were happy and well looked after.”
Jenny – Atherton. QLD 2023

"Very professional guy and made us feel very much at ease being our first sit. We would recommend Matt to anybody looking for a sitter in a heartbeat"
Ryan - Little Mountain QLD

“If you can get this guy, book him. He gets snapped up pretty quickly. Matt really goes out of his way to make the whole house-sitting thing easy and enjoyable. He’s great with the dogs. He’s clean and tidy. We book him whenever we can”
Stan – Caboolture QLD


WHY AM I HOUSE-SITTING?
I just really enjoy house-sitting. I love spending time with people’s pets. I love helping people, especially helping them relax so they can enjoy their time away. I like living on my own. I get a lot of work done (online business). I have a lifestyle that supports it. I get to live in different suburbs, meet new people, see different homes.

And after house-sitting on the East Coast for many years, I recently moved back to Perth permanently, to spend more time with family, especially my elderly parents. So I am now only house-sitting in Perth, mostly the Northern suburbs where my family lives, but happy to consider house-sits anywhere in WA. If you need a sitter in WA, give me a ring, and I’ll see if i can help you out.

WHAT DO I CHARGE?
My house-sitting services are 100% FREE

URGENT HOUSE-SITS
If your house-sitter has cancelled on you at the last moment, I can sometimes travel to any location in Australia to help you out.

That will probably be in WA for the moment, as I moved here permanently to spend more time with family. But contact me anyway, and I’ll see if I can help you - especially if it’s a short house-sit (1-4 weeks). But please see my dates below, to see if I am available.

PREVIOUS & BOOKED HOUSE SITS:
1. Feb 2008. Merimbula. NSW
2. Feb 2008. Sydney. NSW
3. March 2008. Airlie Beach (Whitsundays). QLD
4. April- May 2008. Rockhampton. Qld
5. June - Sept 2008 . Quinns Rocks. Perth. WA
6. Oct 2008. Scarborough. Perth. WA
7. Nov 2008. Pambula. NSW
8. Dec 2008. Merimbula. NSW
9. Jan 2009. Brisbane Suburbs. Qld
10. Feb 2009. Gold Coast. Qld
11. March - July 2009. Yandina. Qld
12. Aug - Sept 2009. Murwillumbah. Qld
13. Oct. 2009. Sydney. NSW
14. Oct. 2009 - Oct. 2010. Thirroul. NSW
15. Nov 2010 - March 2011. Brisbane. Qld.
16. March 2011 - Oct 2011. Brisbane. Qld
17. November 2011 - April 2012. Brisbane. Qld
18. May 2012 - October 2012. Byron Bay. NSW
19. Oct 14th 2012 - Nov 2012. Brisbane Suburbs. Qld
20. May 2012 - October 2012. - Brisbane Suburbs. Qld
21. Oct 14th 2012 - Nov 2012. Byron Bay. NSW.
22. Nov 2012 - Aug 2013. Brisbane Suburbs. Qld
23. Nov 2012 - July 31 2013. Mountain Creek Qld.
24. Mar 04 2018 - April 03 2018. Little Mountain. Qld
25. April 05 2018 - May 19 2018. Maroochydore, Qld
26. Jan 02 2019 - Feb 01 2019 Atherton. Qld.
27. Feb 2 2019 - Mar 6 2019 Hideaway Bay, Qld
28. Mar 18 2019 - Mar 29 2019. Mackay, Qld
29. Apr 03 2019 - Apr 09 2019. Mackay, Qld
30. Jun 4 2023 - Aug 10 2023 - Goldcoast, Qld
31. Aug 12 2023 – Sep 26 2023 – Sunshine Coast, Qld
32. Sep 27 2023 - Oct 8 2023 Brisbane, Qld
33. Oct 9 2023 - Feb 12 2024 - Toogoom, Qld
34. Feb 14 2024 - Feb 26 2024 – Bundaberg West
35. Mar 3 2024 – Mar 19 2024 - Dundowran Beach, Qld
36. Mar 27 2024 – May 5 2024 - Bauple, Qld
37. May 5 2024 – Jun 11 2024 - Woodend, Qld
38. Jun 12 2024 – Jun 23 2024 – Bray Park, Qld
39. Jun 23 2024 – Aug 16 2024 – Yugar. Qld
40. Aug 16 2024 – Aug 18 2024 – Mundoolan Qld
41. Aug 18 2024 – Aug 28 2024 – Spring Mountain Qld
42. Aug 28 2024 – Sep 26 2024 – Stafford Heights Qld
43. Sep 26 2024 – Nov 5 2024 – North Lakes Qld
44. Nov 6 2024 – Nov 12 2024 – Warwick Qld
*** Nov 14 2024 - Moved back to Perth WA indefinitely ***
45. Dec 18 2024 – Jan 03 2024. Hillarys. WA (Current)
46. Jan 04 2025 – Jan 20 2025. Darch. WA (Booked)
47. Jan 23 2025 - Feb 10 2025. Maylands. WA (Booked)
48. Feb 11 2025 – Apr 08 2025. Greenwood. WA (Booked)
49. April 14 2025 – May 10 2025 – Hillarys. WA (Booked)
50. May 30 2025 – Dec 15 2025. Greenwood. WA (Booked)


MY PREFERRED LIST OF WA SUBURBS (Not essential, just preferred because it’s closer to my parents and family. I am available to house-sit anywhere in Perth, possibly even WA):

Alexander Heights, Alkimos, Ashby, Banksia Grove, Balcatta, Balga, Beldon, Burns Beach, Butler, Carabooda, Carine, Carramar, Churchlands, Clarkson, Coolbinia, Connolly, Craigie, Currambine, Darch, Dianella, Doubleview, Edgewater, Eglinton, Girrawheen, Glendalough, Greenwood, Gnangara, Hamersley, Heathridge, Hillarys, Hocking, Iluka, Inglewood, Innaloo, Joondalup, Joondanna, Kallaroo, Karrinyup, Kingsley, Kinross, Koondoola, Landsdale, Madeley, Marmion, Marangaroo, Mariginiup, Menora, Merriwa, Mirrabooka, Mindarie, Mount Lawley, Mullaloo, Neerabup, Nollamara, North Beach, Osborne Park, Ocean Reef, Padbury, Pearsall, Quinns Rocks, Ridgewood, Scarborough, Sinagra, Sorrento, Stirling, Tapping, Two Rocks, Trigg, Tuart Hill, Warwick, Watermans Bay, Wangara, Wembley Downs, Westminister, Woodlands, Woodvale, Yokine, Yanchep.