House Sitting
International
House sitters available for House sitting jobs in
New Zealand, South Africa, Caribbean, South America, Asia
A FREE house sitting service for home owners looking for House sitters
since
1999.
Owners can list a FREE house sitters wanted ad
here.
House sitters may register for FREE as available for house sitting
jobs in
South America, Central America, Caribbean, South Africa, Pacific Islands,
New Zealand, Asia, Middle East, Scandinavia -
one FREE house sitting registration for as many
areas as you like (a small fee applies for UK, Europe,
Australia)
Tell your friends to Google housesitworld
for all house sitting international 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 or a month to several months
Ideal for leisurely holidays, home renovation, work or study
tours.
One registration for house sitting all areas
International
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
here
OWNERS GOING AWAY
Are your house and contents safe?
Do your pets like going into kennels?
Will the lawn / garden become overgrown?
Have house sitters 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;
House Sitters Wanted Ads
- for all areas international
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From home owners needing
House sitters to look after their homes
Remember,
most owners
will find someone suitable from the list of available sitters at the
time they start looking.
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Sitters wanted ads from owners needing sitters -
here
This is Owners advertising
they need a house sitter for ALL areas
Anyone looking for vacant house sitting jobs may respond.
House sitters
Available
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Registered
house sitters who are available to look after your home in Chile, Costa
Rico, Argentina, Brazil, Jamaica, South Africa, New Zealand, Norway,
Sweden, Finland, (and elsewhere)
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House sitters available - here
This is House sitters registered as available for
house sitting jobs.
Owners looking for a house sitter or pet sitter will usually find
someone suitable from these lists of registered house sitters.
- Owners - To place a FREE house sitters wanted
ad
www.housesitworld.com/sitterneeded.htm
- Sitters - To register as
available for house sitting jobs anywhere
www.housesitworld.com.register.htm
One small fee for Europe, UK, Australia or FREE
for all other areas Worldwide.
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 retain
control over who knows they're going to be away and will find someone
suitable from the list of available sitters at the time they start
looking.
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I was thrilled to receive the email . . . and
since then Christiane and I have corresponded and set up our dates for my
pet-sit with them. . . quite a lot of back-and-forth discussion and she's
sent lots of photos of the cats and the apartment . . .
Merran, New Zealand to Paris France, April 2011
Hi, We have really enjoyed being on housesit
world and tell all our friends about it.
We have been offered some lovely house sits but
most were when we were in Cyprus. . .
Thank you for the wonderful service and for keeping in touch.
George & Irene, England to Australia, Canada, England, Spain, Portugal,
Cyprus
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Our last housesit was for four months last summer in Marxequiera, Spain,
caring for a lovely villa, fruit gardens, pool and 'Biggles' a wonderful
tabby cat with attitude!
Sandi & Ron, UK to Spain, Aug 2011
More Testimonials from both owners
and house sitters -
Here
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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 -
Here
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The Irish Times Article - January 29, 2011 - Here
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Extract from THE
SUNDAY MAIL June 27, 2010 -
Here
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For those who missed our few moments of fame on TV -
Here
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House sitting International
From Norway to New Zealand, Costa Rico to
Brazil, South Africa to Japan, Jamaica to Israel - House sitting jobs
anywhere International.
National and
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 house sitter mind their own home
gives the peace of mind that is so necessary for a happy holiday - the pets are
being looked after in their own home, the mail collected, and lawn
maintained.
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 house sitters in all areas
Worldwide.
Register now as available for house sitting
so owners know that you are available
www.housesitworld.com/register.htm
House sitting London &
all UK - here
House sitting France -
here
House sitting Italy -
here
House sitting Spain -
here
House sitting Europe -
here
House sitting USA - here
House sitting Canada -
here
Australia on separate site
here
House sitting International - this page
House sitting Blog Facebook
HousePetSitting
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 house sitter
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. They 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" makes the "perfect sitter" for every 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 agreements would be in exchange for free rent, some
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 sitter and should be agreed to in writing before commencing duties.
(Remember, a house sitter 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 sitter.
Apart from checking referees, an interview should be conducted and prospective
sitters introduced to your pets to check compatibility. This would also be a
good time to introduce your neighbours - this helps the sitter 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 sitters - Home owners can peruse our database of
available 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 sitters.
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 house sitter and why the home owner
should choose you ahead of others available.
To register, follow the links to "register as a sitter",
complete the registration form
and you will be included in our on-line
database for up to 12 months. Home
owners looking for a sitter
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 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 sit - 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, 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 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.
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
here
A month in Tuscany
here
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For those who missed our few moments of fame on TV -
Here
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Other useful
links
for house sitters & pets sitters International -
click here
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