Home and House
Sitting Australia
House sitters wanted for House sitting jobs in
All areas Australia
Owners, have a house sitter
look after your home and pets while away
In return, house sitters gain free accommodation.
Benefits everyone !
House sitting service = FREE ACCOMMODATION
From one to a few weeks = Cheap holiday
A few months = home reno, 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 Australia - Melbourne, Brisbane,
Sydney, Adelaide, Darwin, Canberra, Perth, Tasmania
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 home and contents safe?
Do your pets like going into kennels?
Will the lawn / garden become overgrown?
Have a housesitter maintain that 'lived in' appearance
Collect and forward your mail
Walk and cuddle your dog
Maintain your garden
AT NO COST TO THE OWNER !
A
FREE house sitting service for home owners needing a House sitter
or pet sitters in Australia since
1999.
Owners can list a FREE house sitters wanted ad
here.
House sitters may
register as available for house sitting or pet sitting
jobs in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth or anywhere in Australia -
one registration for as many areas as you like.
Home owners prefer registered house sitters so register for house sitting
now.
Tell your friends to Google
housesitworld for house sitting all over
Australia.
The House sitting directory is broken up as follows;
House Sitters Wanted Ads
House Sitters
available for house sitting
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I have been House sitting for 10 years mostly through this site,
though many of my sits now are repeat sits.
Still getting lots of enquiries though I am for all intents and
purposes fully booked until the end of October next year (2012) ...
I'm currently in a 2 month sit in Sydney which came through the
website and I have had to knock back about 6 in the last week that
found me through housesitworld.com (some people just leave it far
too late to book )...
Will try to catch up for that coffee next time I'm up your way.
Regards Ian Australia Dec 2011
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Thanks for the coffee Danny.
This has been the best thing I've done in 30 years.
Have been all over Australia and met some great people, looked after all
sorts of animals though not too keen on spitting llamas!
Am building up repeat customers so have had to knock back several long
term offers but more than happy.... Ken, Australia
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 -
Video here
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House sitting Blog Facebook
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House sitting Australia
From the city . . . to the bush . . .
Australia Wide!
Australia is a vast continent with many tourist destinations and many
opportunities for house sitting jobs either short or long term.
Thanks to the universal
reach of the internet,
Home and House sitting Australia is able to cover all states and areas in Australia
without having to open a physical office in every city.
We have successful Housesitters from Tasmania to Darwin,
Perth to Sydney, Adelaide to Cairns and Melbourne to Brisbane
and lots house sitting in between.
Register now as available for house sitting
jobs so owners know that you are available
www.housesitworld.com.au/DForm.html
What is House sitting?
Housesitting
has taken the world by storm 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, whilst for others
house sitting has become a lifestyle choice. Grey nomads with mobile homes are
an example of long term travellers touring Australia who would appreciate an
affordable (free) place to park their van while enjoying the opportunity to look
after your home and pets.
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" 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 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 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 visit our site then click on "find a sitter". Select your state,
then your area to read about the sitters available. Should you not be able to
find anyone suitable for sitting, we will run your "sitter wanted" ad for free.
Registering as available to sit
Registering as available for house sitting
jobs.
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 from receipt by us. 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?
House sitting
fees?
To find a house sitter is free.
To register as available for sitting costs just $50- for a 12 month listing -
this one fee covers you for as many locations as you like in Australia or even
worldwide. 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-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. All new house sitters available listings are placed at the top
of each section however should you find your listing moving down without initial
success, let us know and we'll happily move you back to the top as we want as
many successful sitters as possible.
How long do sits last?
How long do
house
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.
Once you have a sit, please let us know new dates and areas available.
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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Hi Danny,
Just letting you know the response we are having from people looking for a
reliable housesitter.
Since we placed our profile with you last month we are having 1 or 2
emails or calls a day from people all over the country and also overseas
offering to let us housesit for them.
You have a great site that works.
Cheers Angela & Gary, Australia, Jan 2012
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For those who missed our few moments of fame on TV -
Video here
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Experience
Australia by Tourism Australia
- Things to do / Places to see
www.australia.com
Maps, White
pages, Other useful
links
for house sitters & pets sitters in Australia and International -
click here
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