Home and House Sitting Worldwide
Housesitters wanted for House sitting jobs in
All international areas

A FREE house sitting service for home owners looking for House sitters,
Caretakers, Home minders or pet sitters since 1999.
Owners can list a FREE house sitters wanted ad.

House sitters may register as available for house sitting jobs or pet sitting in London, England, France, Italy, Spain, Europe, Australia or anywhere International - still just one small fee for a full year -
(Canada and USA currently FREE - place "special" in payment section)
One house sitting registration for as many areas as you like.

Home owners prefer registered house sitters so register now.
Tell your friends to Google house sitting worldwide for all house sitting areas.

Home owners, have house sitters look after your home & pets while away
In return, home sitters gain free accommodation.
Benefits everyone !

House sitting = FREE ACCOMMODATION
From one to several weeks = Free holiday
One to five months = home renovation, work or study interstate
Six months to a year or more = Free rent or save for own home
One registration for house sitting in all areas Worldwide
For whatever reason, house sitting opportunities
can save $100's or even $1,000's by living rent free!
See what our clients have to say.

OWNERS GOING AWAY
Are your home and contents safe?
Do your pets like going into kennels?
Will the lawn / garden become overgrown?
Have housesitters maintain that 'lived in' appearance
Collect and forward your mail
Walk and cuddle your dog
Maintain your garden
AT NO COST TO THE OWNER !

The House sitting directory is broken up as follows;

USA, Canada, Europe, UK, Africa, South & Central America, Pacific, etc - this site - Australia on separate site ( here )

House Sitters Wanted Ads

House sitters needed by owners
From home owners needing housesitters to look after their homes.
Remember, most owners will find someone suitable from the list of available sitters at the time they start looking.
- Sitters wanted ads from owners needing sitters - here
This is Owners advertising they need a house sitter for ALL areas apart from Australia.
Australia house sitters has a separate site here
Anyone looking for vacant house sitting jobs may respond.

House sitters Available

House sitters available for house sitting
Registered house-sitters who are available to look after your home in any country, International.
- House sitters available for sitting - here
This is House sitters registered as available for house sitting jobs.
Owners looking for a housesitter or pet sitter will usually find someone suitable from these lists of registered housesitters.
House sitting Australia has a separate site here
Owners - To place a FREE house sitters wanted ad
www.housesitworld.com/sitterneeded.htm
Sitters - To register as available for house sitting jobs
www.housesitworld.com.register.htm
One small fee for ALL areas Worldwide for 12 months.
No fee to change or update your house sitting details.
We do operate on a non-refund basis once your details have been listed.
Why Register?
Registering as available lets owners know who is actually available for house sitting jobs and gives the sitters the opportunity to write a little about themselves and why the owners should select them.
Some owners are happy to place wanted ads however many prefer to use registered house sitters and will find someone suitable from the list of available house sitters at the time they start looking.

... So far our experiences house sitting have been great.
We have been able to be a part of the community and to really see what it is like to live there, rather than pass through as tourists. ... we have had sits within Australia but now we have one in Ireland for three months and then another in South Africa.
J & B, Australia, Ireland, South Africa, Nov 2011

We have found a couple to do the housesit so would like to remove the ad. Thanks so much for all your help and we hope to use your house sitting service another time.
All the best, S & M, Portugal, Nov 2011

Had a great time!
Repeat house sitting in London for 6 weeks allowed us the time to see the sights at our leisure . . . took bus trips in different directions most days or stayed local as the mood took us . . . and having a house sitter looking after our home in Australia meant a worry free holiday . . .
G and A, Australia to London, Sept 2011

House sitting in London, England - time to see the sights

. . . took early retirement in 2001 and have been house sitting ever since so we are into our tenth year of this wonderful lifestyle . . .
Have done many repeat house-sits . . .
Did a three month house sit in Denver, USA in 2007 and have just been asked by a repeat host to do a three month sit in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA in 2012, of course, we said YES.
Driving to Perth and currently have four sits organized . . .
Alan & Thelma, USA and Australia

A leisurely holiday in USA while house sitting

More Testimonials from both owners and house sitters

The Guardian - A surprising number of householders worldwide will let you live in their home for nothing while they are away. House-sitting is completely one-way - you don't have to offer yours in exchange - and it is becoming a global phenomenon. Housesitworld.com is the place to go, either to advertise for a sitter or to find somewhere to live rent-free around the globe...
Article The Guardian, England.
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Article The Irish Times
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Extract from THE SUNDAY MAIL article
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For those who missed our few moments of fame on TV - Video here
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Calendar - to assist with planning

Burano, Italy, whilst house sitting in Europe

House sitting International

From the city . . . to the bush . . . Worldwide!
International travel options are huge with so many places to visit, things to see and experience, and with modern-day travellers having a little more time to enjoy each area, house sitting has become a two-fold benefit.
Travellers can house-sit someone else's home as an affordable means of accommodation, giving them potentially longer to explore and enjoy an area at a more leisurely pace.
And, while they're away, having a housesitter live in their own home gives the peace of mind so necessary for a happy holiday - the pets are being looked after in their own home, the mail collected, and lawn maintained.
Sydney Australia is a beautiful house sitting location

Thanks to the universal reach of the internet, Home and House sitting Worldwide is able to cover all international areas without having to open a physical office in every city. We've had successful housesitters from New Zealand to London, Scotland to South Africa, Canada to Portugal, Italy to Greece, USA to Spain, France to Costa Rica and lots of house sitting jobs in between.

What is House sitting?

Housesitting has become very popular in recent times as a concept that is mutually beneficial to both the home owner and the house sitter - The home owner gets their home, pets and gardens cared for while they're away and the housesitter gains rent free accommodation in return for minor household duties they would be doing wherever they lived.

Who are House sitters?

Housesitters are ordinary people just like you - from all walks of life and available for all sorts of reasons. Some are saving for a home, renovating their property, moving to a new area, re-establishing their lives, travelling with their own pets or wishing to save on motels or simply needing a break from the mobile home while touring. House sitters range from young singles or couples to families to retirees, from professionals to home makers and all offer something different - as the home owners also have different and varying needs. No one "type" of house sitter makes the "perfect sitter" for every house sitting situation.

What do house sitters do?

The house sitter is expected to look after the home owners home as if it were their own - providing "lived-in" security, mowing lawns, maintaining gardens, collecting and forwarding mail, caring for pets and generally keeping the home neat and tidy.
House sitters would generally be responsible for their own food, telephone and utility use. Whilst most house sitting agreements would be in exchange for free rent, some house sitters may offer more of a formal caretaker role or perform other agreed extra duties in exchange for an agreed fee. This is totally up to the home owner and the house sitter and should be agreed to in writing before commencing duties. (Remember, a housesitter is not expecting to work on your property full time but is looking for a genuine "home" to live in, with it's normal attendant responsibilities - House sitting should be a mutually beneficial arrangement)

Security and References

Security - Whilst a house sitter can provide lived-in security for your property while you're away, it is the responsibility of the home owner to ensure adequate home and contents insurance coverage is maintained.
It is also the home owners responsibility to check the bona fides of the house sitter. Apart from checking referees, an interview should be conducted and prospective house sitters introduced to your pets to check compatibility. This would also be a good time to introduce your neighbours - this helps the housesitter learn the environment and feel more comfortable in strange surroundings and, by bringing your friendly neighbours into the background, acts as a semi backstop for both parties. Requesting a police clearance and considering the lodgement of a bond is also a good idea.
See also "Agreements" below.

Finding a house sitter

Finding prospective housesitters - Home owners can peruse our database of available house sitters for FREE and make selections at the time they start looking. Simply click on "find a sitter". Type your location into the search box to see a list of available house sitters. Click on their link to read more about the housesitters.
Should you not be able to find anyone suitable for house sitting, we will run your "sitter wanted" ad for free.

Registering as available to house sit

Registering as available for house sitting. The wording of your ad needs careful consideration as you will need to convince the home owner that you will be suitable to mind their home while they are away - say the obvious like, if you have experience, say so, if you can provide references, have a history with animals or other desirable skills, say so. Be honest, say a little about yourself, why you wish to be a housesitter and why the home owner should choose you ahead of others available for their house sitting job.
To register, follow the links to "register as a sitter", complete the house sitting registration form and you will be included in our on-line database of available house sitters for up to 12 months. Home owners looking for a housesitter will then know you are available and be able to contact you to arrange an interview.

How much does it cost?

How much does it cost?
To find a house sitter is free.
To register as available for house sitting - some areas are free, some require a small fee, eg USA, Canada, Europe, UK, Australia all require one small fee for a 12 month listing - one fee only - for as many areas and country's as you like.
Fees are; US$40- or CAN$50- or EURO30- or GBP20- or AUD50-.
Should you need to change your details, please use our "change details" form on our site - there is no charge for this.

How long before you get a sit?

How long before you get a house sitting position - we have had successes within 24 hours however the average is some sort of response within 2-3 weeks - the earlier you register as available for house sitting, the greater your chances.
Please keep us informed of your up to date availability as it's free to update your details with new areas and dates once you have something.

How long do sits last?

How long do sits last - we have had house sitters gain positions lasting from 1 week to 3 years with the average being 2-3 months - most sits fall in the range 1-6 months.

Register now as available for house sitting so owners know that you are available
www.housesitworld.com/register.htm

House sitting London & all UK
House sitting France
House sitting Italy
House sitting Spain
House sitting USA
House sitting Canada
House sitting Australia
House sitting Europe
House sitting South Africa
House sitting Central / South America
House sitting International
Facebook House sitting Blog HousePetSitting
House sitting in Paris France - time to enjoy

House sitting Articles & Experiences
Many home owners and house sitters have forwarded their house sitting experiences, well worth reading should you be considering house sitting as a lifestyle choice or simply for a unique holiday experience.
A month in Tuscany
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For those who missed our few moments of fame on TV - Video here
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Rome, Italy whilst house sitting in Europe

Sistine Chapel
See the Sistine Chapel without crowds

Eiffel Tower
View of Paris from Eiffel Tower

Useful links for house sitters & pets sitters International
Facebook Blog HousePetSitting
World Maps - maps.google.com/
World Clock - www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/

House sitting on Google+

Home and House Sitting Worldwide Housesitters wanted for House sitting jobs in All international areas

The House sitting directory is broken up as follows;

House Sitters Wanted Ads

House sitters Available

House sitting International

Home and House Sitting Worldwide
Housesitters wanted for House sitting jobs in
All international areas