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-1351- Names . .
Mairead & Donal |
Dates available:
2009 & 2010
Preferred area:
Melbourne,
Brisbane, Sunshine Coast
Melbourne, Inner Suburbs,
Southbank, Bayside, East Melbourne, Toorak, Kew, Hawthorn, Prahran,
Brighton, Abbotsford, Richmond, East Melbourne, Brunswick, Armadale, South
Yarra, Burnley, Hawthorn East, Windsor, Carlton, Clifton Hill, South
Melbourne, North Melbourne, Fairfield, St Kilda, Elsternwick, Malvern,
Gardenvale, Elwood, Port Melbourne, Yarraville, Caulfield, Collingwood,
Parkville, Studley Park, Middle Park, Fitzroy, Albert Park, Brunswick,
Alphington, Camberwell, Docklands, Glen Iris, Yarraville, Williamstown,
Princes Hill, Ivanhoe, Northcote, Balaclava, Footscray, Essendon,
Flemington, Chadstone, Bentleigh. Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Buderim, Noosa
Heads, Coolum, Sunshine Beach
Occupation:
Legal Secretary & Researcher
Ages
40's & 50's.
- 10YRS EXPERIENCED
HOUSE-SIT / PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COUPLE AVAILABLE. MANY REPEATS SEE PHOTOS-
"THANK YOU AGAIN FOR THE CARE AND AFFECTION YOU BESTOW ON OUR PROPERTIES
AND PETS." - This quote of 2008, reflects comments by all the
property-owners we've assisted.
- We've completed assignments in France, Australia, Ireland, England,
Switzerland, America, Scotland and Canada. - Our separate online portfolio
of assignments plus veterinarian references reflect our ability to
occupy/care for prized properties, projects, hospitality retreats with the
utmost respect and concern for absentee owners.
- We're nearing completion of a repeat assignment, caring for an 18th
century Irish property, a twin manor property set on several acres. - This
has been an annual 7-month long assignment since 2004. The owners relocate
to their other homes in Africa and elsewhere, for lengthy periods.
Additional photos can be seen at our separate online portfolio
- all of these properties and projects required security and
accountability for owners on distant shores. Each owner has asked us back
for additional property management stints.
- We relocate to new properties with practiced ease. We both have
unblemished driving licenses, if it comes to driving homeowner's vehicles.
Currently, a Jaguar and a Hyundai to exercise at this Irish assignment.
And yes, we're home-owners too.
- We're familiar with much of Europe, Australia, and North America, having
lived on all three continents for several years. We don't have children or
pets if this is of concern to you.
- We're both NON-SMOKERS and enjoy regular outdoor activities including
running, mountain-biking, bush-walking and tennis. Basically staying
healthy is our aim while completing assignments, engaging in work projects
and stand-in positions. Yes, we've learnt to wear many hats while holding
fort, so to speak. Our sailing skills got a good brush off while based by
Port Philip Bay in Melbourne Australia in 2008. Our snow-boarding & horse
riding skills, have received less practice of late.
- We relish cooking from the veggie patch, local market produce too and
learning regional nuances - one of the rewards of experiencing new
environments. We're computer literate, skilled at admin duties and retain
a cheerful telephone manner.
- We're city-security conscious and rural environment friendly. We're
energy conscious and maintain a tidy house - it's easy to detect if
anything's amiss then.
- If our property management record matches your needs, please contact us
with your particular requirements and for the web-link to our
comprehensive online portfolio.
*To
see photos and read more on our history of house sitting, please click
here*
E-mail: Click
here
Phone:
EMAIL PREFERRED |
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-1350- Names . .
Jo |
-1349- Names . .
Sue & Pieter van der Breggen |
Dates available:
01 May
onwards
Preferred area:
Melbourne
Occupation:
Business Administrator
- Experienced sitter
Ages
35
- I am a 35 single woman,
working full-time in the CBD who enjoys house-sitting mostly for the
opportunity to live in different areas of Melbourne. I am currently
residing with my parents but have lived in Carlton, have house-sat in East
Malvern, Brunswick, Elsternwick, Footscray and Elwood, in both apartments
and houses.
I am tidy, enjoy cooking, love cats and am a non-smoker.
I have been invited to house-sit at the same homes on more than once
occasion.
I have not sat dogs but I am not averse to looking after a small dog.
References are available.
E-mail: Please
telephone
Phone: 0432 288
209 |
Dates available:
8th April onwards (Not available
in June /July)
Preferred area:
Nth & Sth NSW, Syd,
Melb, All SA & Qld
Occupation:
Retired
Ages
69
- We like animals, gardening
and are very house proud.
Sue and Pieter find that house sitting gives us a good opportunity to meet
people and see a bit more of Australia.
We came here from NZ in 1988, Pieter comes from Holland and Sue born in
Germany has been in this part of the world since a 14 year old. We have
three adult children and three Grandchildren.
We have done housesitting before and can give references if
required.
E-mail: Click
here
Phone: 07 5529
3629 |
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-1348- Names . .
Helen Garvie |
-1347- Names .
. Jann & Mike Cover |
|
Dates available:
1/10/2009 - 30/05/2010
Preferred area:
All Areas
Occupation:
Police Officer
Ages
36
-
Hi, I'm
Helen. I'm a British Police Officer in my mid thirties who will be taking
a 1 year career break from October 2009. I'm a single, non-smoker,
non-drinker and, as you can imagine given my occupation, am highly honest
and trustworthy, also very security conscious.
I am very house proud and have experience of looking after dogs, cats,
chickens, guinea pigs, hamsters and fish. I'm looking to house sit my way
round your lovely country and would love to take care of your home and
your beloved pets to the high standard I insist on. I very much look
forward to hearing from you.
E-mail: Click
here
Phone: +441536
725946 |
Dates available:
From September 2009 onwards
Preferred area:
Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth
Occupation:
Travel Consultant
/ Mechanical Consulting Engineer
Ages
49 & 46
- We are Australian
professionals currently caring for a property in Orange County California.
Our time here ends in July 2009 and we would like to stay in Irvine
California until September 2009. After this, we will return to Australia
and would like to look after a home in Brisbane or the Gold Coast. We are
property owners and know how important it is to entrust your home to the
right carers.
We are both non-smokers and love animals, gardens and pools! We love to
cook, being at home, watching movies; yoga, reading, art, walks in the
fresh air, sunsets and music. We are mature and trustworthy and can
provide an abundance of personal references.
As we are currently based in California, we are happy to contact you by
phone.
E-mail: Click
here
Phone:
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-1346- Names . .
Michael & Pen Conlan |
-1345- Names . .
Dearne Sutton |
Dates available:
29/10/2009
to end of 2010
Preferred area:
300km
Melbourne,
Perth, Adelaide
Occupation:
Retired ESL teacher and
housewife
Ages
68, 48
- Hello, I have been
teaching English in Thailand since 1997. My wife takes care of me and our
home. Neither of us drink or smoke.
I was granted the Aged Pension in Australia in December, 2008. In order to
take my pension overseas, I must first spend two years in Australia. How
better to do this, than by taking care of other people's homes.
We are both very active, love animals, and my wife is a dedicated indoor
and outdoor gardener. She is also very house proud and keeps an
exceptionally clean house at all times. In my free time I like to walk and
swim. I have just started working on my second novel.
We would care for your property and pets as if they were our own.
Due to our circumstances, we'd prefer longer sits.
We are now booked until August 24th
- available again from then
E-mail: Click
here
Phone:
6638394518 |
Dates available:
From
17 April 09
onwards
Preferred area:
Melbourne
Occupation:
Pharmacy Assistant
Ages
30
- I am single, non smoker,
clean, currently working part time as a Pharmacy Assistant, so I will have
plenty of time to look after your home, garden and pets.
I've been travelling overseas, returned home to stay with family but its
getting a little crowded. I love all animals, have grown up with them and
currently living with 3 cats, they will be staying with the family.
I'm responsible, considerate, reliable and will take extra care of your
property and pets as though they are my own.
I can provide employer and personal references and police certificate.
I look forward to hearing from you to discuss how I can help you enjoy
your time away without having to worry about your home, garden and pets.
E-mail: Click
here
Phone:
0403
703 289 |
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-1342-
Names . .
Karl Hurcum |
-1343-
Names . . Margo Canning |
Dates available:
24 April 2009 to 8 May 2009
and 15 June 2009 onwards
Preferred area:
Melbourne
Occupation:
Food Services Sales Manager
Ages
28
- Professional young non-smoking male
taking a career break from Debenhams (British & International Retailer)
where I work as a Food Services Sales Manager.
I am travelling to Melbourne on a 12 month working holiday visa, which I
intend to use to decide if I would be happy to emigrate to Australia in
the future. I arrived from the UK on 23 September 2008.
I do not have experience of house sitting. However I am a conscientious
individual and have always rented property which I respected as if it were
my own.
I grew up with domestic pets (dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and
hamsters) so I would be happy for any pets to keep me company in your
home.
Thank you for reading and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Please feel free to e-mail for further details.
E-mail: Click
here
Phone:
n/a at present |
Dates available:
Open
Preferred area: All
Australia
Occupation:
Retired - Experienced
sitter
Ages 60
- I am a semi retired female who enjoys
travel and new experiences, and a non smoker, non drinker. I have
previously worked as a nanny with sole care and responsibility for
maintaining their precious household, children and animals, while the
parents were overseas for several weeks at a time so consequently I have a
nationwide police clearance. I own my own house on the Gold Coast,
and I have a wonderful family and grandchildren, but I do need to have a
break now and then. I have had a sitter mind my place for three months
when I visited my son in China, and I had the thought "I should be doing
this".
I have always had my own little dog, but he died and I have not got
another one yet, so I have total empathy for how you feel leaving you
little animals, with someone who cares.. I feel at this time of my life I
have a great opportunity to explore.. I am happy to do my yoga and
meditation, I paint and read a lot and luxuriate in that as when I am home
I am usually very busy and unwind time is a rarity, so your animals would
have fairly constant company, and I would love to look after your little
friends, and would respect your home as my own. I am available now for
short or longer term stays.
I
have some great references from
previous house sits.
E-mail: Click
here
Phone: 07
5526 9148 |
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-1340-
Names . .
Rodney & Rose
Waldeck |
-1341-
Names . .
Terry & Linley Ingram |
Dates available:
mid November - mid May
Preferred area:
All areas.
Occupation:
geophysicist and home
clean service (retired)
Ages
64 & 50
- We are Rodney(64yrs) &
Rose(50yrs) and we hail from Adelaide. Rose was born in the Philippines,
has lived here for 27years and has been an Australian citizen for 19years.
I am a retired geophysicist, and in 2004 Rose closed a successful house
cleaning service to join me in retirement.
We have four children, two boys and two girls,
aged from 21 thro' 31yrs and all now living independently...
We have over the past few years sat 'upmarket' homes for friends and
acquaintances, and we come with excellent references incl police
clearance. We are animal lovers and have always
had dogs and cats of our own, not to mention rabbits and guinea pigs in
the early days...
We enjoy yoga, isometrics and tai chi regularly every morning for some
years now. we walk each day, and also ride push bikes, play table tennis
and fish, but primarily we surf.
Since 2004 we have been spending 6 to 8 months of each year, the southern
winter, on a tropical beach on the western pacific rim, north of the
equator, in a home rented by us. A small eco-frontier island, Calicoan
island belongs to the Philippines. Great surf out front is the reason we
are there.
In the northern winter, November thro' April, the north east monsoons blow
on our weather coast, 'spoiling' the surf and the ambience. That is when
we come home to see our family and friends.
In early 2007 we sold our Moana beach house in S.A. to give us more
options in our retirement.
We sponsor local village kids thro' primary and secondary school, and
teach them to surf with equipment that would otherwise not be available to
them. In the tropics we are both writing, short stories and an
autobiography. In between surf's we kayak, read, make shell jewellery and
enjoy siesta's.
(p.s. willing to consider requests from S.A., W.A., VIC, TAS, NSW, & Qld
with priority given to coastal areas, and to S.A. & near environs)
E-mail: Click
here
Phone:
(08)83562063 &
+639065532582 |
Dates available:
02/05
- 09/05/09 and
03/12 - 10/12/09
Preferred area: Melbourne
-
Elwood, St. Kilda,
Brighton, Port Melbourne
Occupation:
Retired Banker/Registered
Nurse
Ages
65 & 64
- We have both been retired
but have rejoined the workforce on a part-time basis. Both very active
with sporting, family and social activities/commitments; have two adult
sons working in Melbourne and we like to catch up every six months or so.
We have Police Clearances, unencumbered Driving Licences, love pets, enjoy
people, plants and sight-seeing.
We are quiet people who can be relied upon to treat your home with the
respect it deserves.
E-mail: Click
here
Phone: 08 9310
1326 - 041 000 5258 |
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-1338-
Names . .
Kate McGlashan |
-1337- Names . .
Reg
Speedie |
Dates available:
end Feb onwards
Preferred area: North Eastern and Eastern suburbs of Melbourne
Occupation:
Photographer -
experienced sitter
Ages
35
- Hi! My name is Kate. I am an honest,
reliable, responsible person looking for a housesit in Melbourne to visit family.
I'm also very
clean and tidy. I love all animals and am very fit so would love company
on my walks and runs. I am paranoid about security when I'm not home so
would never leave a house that was not totally locked and secure in every
way. I can also gladly mow.
I am a non-smoker who is very respectful of
other peoples space and privacy.
I have a lot
of pet sitting and housesitting experience and am happy to produce
references and submit to a police check. I would be glad to text or ring
you at regular intervals to reassure you during your absence of how things
are going at your castle.
I am available
from end Feb 2009 - preferably for 6 months or so
or 2 3monthers back to back.
E-mail: Click
here
Phone:
0418 719 092 |
Dates available:
25/02/2009 Ongoing
Preferred area:
Melbourne & All Vic
Occupation:
Writer
Ages
45
- I am tidy around the home
enjoy animals and gardening.
I am a home body as such.
I am a Freelance Writer and want to find somewhere where I can write
certain things while alone.
I am also aiming to rebuild my life after divorce.
I am also writing some Christian books and need somewhere serene.
I am happy sort of person who is just waiting for his gal to arrive from
overseas.
E-mail: Click
here
Phone:
5941 2082 |
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-1336- Names . .
Brian & Mary White |
-1335- Names .
.
Alan & Thelma Timmins |
Dates available:
Ongoing
Preferred area:
East coast city areas
Occupation:
Retired - experienced sitters
Ages
70
/ 69
- Mary & I are full time
house sitters. We have been house sitting now for seven years and have
completed 42 sits.
We are holding the following bookings. 26th February to 5th March 09. 17th
may to 17th June 09. 23rd July to 17th August 09.
If you would like to join our happy band of home
owners, then call us. Our experience and maturity will give you that
confidence, to go on that much needed holiday or business trip. We have
looked after some very exclusives residences on the lower North Shore of
Sydney and will supply references on request. We look after homes, pets,
gardens in fact every aspect of home care in the most professional manner.
We are non smokers, teetotal and enjoy good health, if you think we can
help you then call us or e-mail below. Regards
Brian & Mary White
E-mail: Click
here
Phone: 0401 853 558 |
Dates available:
Mid January 2010 to March 2010
Preferred area:
20km Cairns or Melbourne
Occupation:
Retirees
Ages
Mature
- My Husband and I are
International Professional House Sitters who are entering into their
ninth year of continuous house sitting in Australia, Denver USA and
New Zealand.
We are non smokers, people friendly, house and garden proud and adore the
precious pets left in our care. Have done several repeat house sit and
feel that speaks volumes of our high standards and reliability and have
the abundant references.
Our next free time where you can book us for you to have a worry free
holiday is from mid January 2010 to end of March 2010......this can be in
the Cairns region for we finish our sit in this region on 16 January 2010
or the Melbourne region where we start a sit towards the end of March
2010...this sit is confirmed just awaiting exact dates.
We await your enquiries.
Cheers Thelma and Alan
E-mail: Click
here
Phone:
0419 677 285 |
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-1333- Names . .
Siobhan
Keating |
-1330- Names . .
Daniel & Gayle
Comyn |
Dates available:
1 April - 31 July (Flexible)
Preferred area:
Melbourne
Occupation:
Graduate Lawyer
Ages
27
- I am a graduate lawyer. I
am moving to Melbourne for 6 months to complete my practical legal
training with a Melbourne law firm.
I own my own home in Brisbane. As I am currently looking to rent it out, I
understand completely the difficulties associated with handing your
property over to a stranger.
I am a very tidy and quiet person, and am very
house proud. I do not smoke. I am active, and run or walk every day. I
absolutely love animals, and have a border collie of my own in Brisbane. I
would love to sit a house with a pet, to keep active and to keep me from
missing Ali (my dog) too much.
I will be working Monday to Friday. However, I will be home in the
mornings, evenings and every weekend. My partner will often visit on
weekends.
I am 27 years old, professional and responsible. I have worked full-time
in a professional position (as a legal officer) for 7 years.
E-mail: Click
here
Phone:
0412 049 544 |
Dates available:
July 2009
onwards
Preferred area:
10km
Monash University,
Clayton
Occupation:
business broker & nurse
Ages
62 &
55
- Respectable mature,
middle-aged couple. Keen gardeners,
available to look after your home from end July 2009 for month and longer.
Excellent contactable references available on request.
Happy to meet with you now to discuss your needs.
E-mail: Click
here
Phone:
0400 003 144 |
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-1329- Names . .
Wendy
& Brian |
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Dates available:
1st December 2009 onwards
Preferred area:
NSW and Vic
Occupation:
Registered Nurse
Div 1
& ret. Transport mgr
Ages
54 &
54
-
Wendy and Brian are
experienced houseminders in our mid fifties and
are looking for the ideal place to retire. Wendy is a Div 1
Registered Nurse and Brian is a retired transport manager.
We both love animals and gardening, we can supply excellent
references from all our housesits, and have current police checks.
We are happy to pay a bond if required, and would love to hear
from any home/pet owners looking for peace of mind whilst away from
home.
We currently have housesit commitments until early December
2009.
E-mail: Click
here
Phone: 0428 825 814 |
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-1326-
Names . .
Simone
Kenny |
-1325-
Names . .
Judy Hosfal |
Dates available:
Now onwards
Preferred area:
40km Eltham
Occupation:
Teacher
Ages
37
- I am a single,
professional 37 year old with 12 months of house sitting experience
(references can be provided). I am a teacher and have been employed by
the same independent school in Eltham for the past 10 years. I love
animals and have previously looked after dogs and cats, being keen on the
outdoors and activity I enjoy walking dogs as well. I am extremely
reliable, trustworthy and loyal, as well as being a neat, tidy and very
organised person and I do not smoke. I hope to house sit for a while
longer while I am on my own before purchasing my own property. Thanks for
reading my blurb and I hope to hear from you soon.
E-mail: Click
here
Phone:
0407 882 318 |
Dates available:
Now onwards
Preferred area:
10km Melbourne
Occupation:
Catholic School
Ages
59
- I am a 59 year old widow
who works in an inner city Catholic School and I am a neat, responsible
and reliable person who loves gardens and pets.
It would give me great pleasure to look after a cherished residence.
My phone number is 0410 691 793
Thank you Judy
E-mail: Click
here
Phone: 0410 691
793 |
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-1322-
Names . .
Darryl &
Judy McClimont |
-1321-
Names . .
Maureen Edgar |
Dates available:
January - July 2009
Preferred area:
5km Box Hill North
Occupation:
Business Manager,
Administration
Ages
41, 44
- We are a young family with
school aged children with experience in house sitting.
We have had the opportunity to house sit for friends who have travelled
for extended periods. We take great care in keeping the premises as we
found it while looking after gardens, pets and the general household
duties. While our children may be at primary school, they know the
boundaries when living in someone else's home.
E-mail: click
here
Phone:
0423 821 682 |
Dates available:
November 2009
Preferred area:
Melbourne, Sydney, Perth,
Victoria-almost any area
Occupation:
Retired
Ages
58
- I am a retired High School Guidance
Counsellor from New Brunswick, Canada. I am recently divorced and my 4
children are all attending university. I have owned my own home for 30
years and had a dog and a cat.
I am a non-smoker and only drink
socially. I love walking, hiking, visiting museums and reading. I love the
outdoors.
I will treat your home with respect and care for it like my own.
I am cheerful, reliable, responsible and trustworthy.
I have references from my last two house-sits in Australia
E-mail: click
here
Phone: 1-506-743-8182 Canada |
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-1314- Names . .
Winston Sheng |
-1315- Names . .
Pierre-Luc Côte |
Dates available:
December 2008
onwards
Preferred area:
All WA, All
Vic, Sydney
Occupation:
Semi Retired Businessman
Ages:
60+
- I am a matured reliable and
trustworthy Asian semi retired Businessman. I am a very responsible
person, who is neat tidy and careful, more even for the property of
others.
A non smoker non drinker and who loves animals and nature.
I volunteer to post a cash bond if necessary and can provide
references. I come from a Salvation Army background and am a
committed Christian.
Warm regards
E-mail:
Click Here
Phone:
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Dates available:
01/02/09 - 02/08/09
Preferred area:
All Vic and NSW
Occupation:
Student
Ages
25
- We are a young responsible
couple from Quebec, Canada. We are 25 and 21
years old. I just finished University in December and we will be spending
7 months in Australia to learn English and to enjoy life before we start
our new professions. To minimize our expenses, we would like to housesit.
We are familiar with sheep, cows, dogs and cats
(my girlfriend lives on a farm). We are quiet, neat and really friendly
people.
It would be a pleasure to take good care of your house and you will be
sure to find your house in a perfect condition when you get back.
E-mail: Click
here
Phone: +1-819-818-6277 |
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-1311- Names . . John & Betty Prangley |
-1313- Names . .
Louise McKay
& John Rodda |
Dates available:
Now onwards
Preferred area:
All Vic and Tas
Occupation:
Retired
- Experienced sitters
Ages
75
- We are a retired
couple who will maintain your property in a meticulously clean condition,
including the garden.
We have been in business for approximately 30 years in Central Qld. Being
retired it is now possible for us to move around, time is no object, and
we are at present Melbourne based.
Over a period of 3 years, we have been house sitting and have made many
satisfied and good friends, from suburban to small acreage properties.
As a unit we are an average husband and wife, non smokers, with a 13 year
old poodle totally house trained, and a loving pet.
If we can help, please call below
E-mail:
Phone: Betty and John - 03
5257 3232 -
0409 044 653 - 0448 374 200 |
Dates available:
from Jan 24 2009
Preferred area:
Melbourne and
Canberra
Occupation:
Professional people
Ages
51 &
60
- We are a mature, responsible,
semi-retired couple who will treat your home and your pets as if they were
our own.
My name is Louise and I am a dog lover, dog groomer and dog obedience
instructor so hopefully I can provide some value add for those of you
living with canine companions. My partner is John, a very handy person
who loves gardening and leaving things/places in better shape than he
found them. We are non-smokers with professional backgrounds, excellent
references and police clearances.
We hope that we get the opportunity to enjoy looking after your home &
your pets while you are away enjoying yourself in the knowledge that
everything will be very well cared for in your absence.
Thank you for considering us to support your time away.
E-mail: Click
here
Phone: 0411 518 837 |