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Dog owners & dogsitters choose the best leash for your dog
Whether as a dog owner or a dogsitter choose the best dog leash is critical for the type of activity and the dog. Size matters, the type of activity matters, and the general personality and the level of vigorous activity…
Top 10 Affordable Things to Do in London
London is one of the most interesting, vibrant, cosmopolitan and eclectic cities in the world. There is so many things to do in London it can be hard to choose. As a Pet and House Sitter you may have limited…
Healthy cats are happy cats
As every pet owner will know pet health is essential not just for your peace of mind but for your pet’s state of mind. Read on to learn about how in our view healthy cats make happy cats. Healthy cats…
HouseSit Builds Trust – by Lamia Walker
Recently, Lamia Walker our founder was asked to launch the first #HouseSitChat on Twitter on how Housesit Builds Trust. It was an interview about housesitting and petsitting for affordable travel, and the questions sent were focused on how HouseSitMatch builds trust…
House sale taking too long? A housesitter can help
As homeowners we often worry because our house sale is taking too long. How can we improve this situation? Well there are many steps you can take, especially if you are being pressed to move on into your new property.…
Family housesitting in Spain – Top Tips
Family housesitting, for those unfamiliar with this lifestyle, may seem a challenge to negotiate in any season let alone at the height of the Summer season. Not so! We find that many homeowners are actually happy to welcome families. There…
Travelling Solo: A housesitter’s guide
At HouseSitMatch we find we are increasingly attracting more professionals and semi-retired professionals travelling solo or as couples and housesitters. Many want to pursue a long nurtured dream to travel. As is our want when we meet someone with an…
Long term travel and the leap of faith!
Housesitting provides the greatest opportunity to live like locals, and to savour the local atmosphere and the way of life. Here they tell us about the final practical steps to preparing to leave, getting on the road to fulfil their…
Housesitters: Keep your holiday home safe
Owning a holiday home has many homeowner benefits. One of the best things about keeping a second home in a place where you love to visit, is being able to holiday with all your home comforts in a much-loved location.…