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Welcome to the HouseSit Match Blog
Our blogs are stories shared by our housesitting team, and members who have benefited from the affordable travel, home and pet care made possible through our membership network. We hope you enjoy the blogs. Please take a moment to leave your feedback.
Looking for a mortgage – Pluses and Minuses
Most first time homeowners need a mortgage to buy their home. And when looking for a mortgage there are many aspects of this significant financial commitment that you need to consider. In this article we offer a good review of…
Train travel and housesitting – Best value travel
Have you been thinking about affordable ways to travel? Have you considered the combination of train travel and housesitting? It is a wonderful way to save large sums on your travel budget, and to enjoy new locations from the security…
Long Term Housesitters in France with Horses
In July 2014 a new client registered with us wanting some help with a rather specific brief. They wanted long term housesitters to help them in France. Never wanting to turn down a challenge we said yes, and then we…
A quick dogsitting in London guide
If you are dogsitting in London, you best explore a few tips and tricks below to bear in mind when minding dogs in a housesit. These helpful hints are drawn from personal experience of dogsitting in the capital. Read on…
Fixing the roof adds value
If you own a house you will know the challenges of home maintenance. Most homeowners realise especially the value of maintaining the roof of the property. But did you know that fixing the roof quickly after any damage can add…
Adopting a rescue dog? Read this
If you are thinking of getting a dog and becoming a pet owner for the first time, consider all the options. You can always buy a dog or puppy from a breeder, they often come with known history and parentage.…
How to sell your house fast – Top Tips
From time to time as a homeowner you need to sell up and move home. You may even need to sell your house fast. Read this blog to learn some top tips on how to do just that. Want to…
Top home care tips – Decluttering how to
Many homeowners struggle with keeping on top of the clutter at home. Some rooms are harder than others to manage, especially high traffic family rooms. Here are some top home care tips to help you declutter and manage your living…
House-Sitting and Sustainable Travel
If like us you love travel and experiencing new cultures and geographies read on to learn about sustainable travel. If like us you have missed travel during the recent pandemic because of global travel restrictions this may be a chance…