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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…
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…
Dog Minding Tips: Ensuring Wellbeing of Canine Companions
Dog minding the term focuses on caring for a pet dog or dogs on a temporary basis. You do this on behalf of the dog owner. There are many other ways of describing dog minding as an activity. The term…
Best of Two Worlds – Alarm System and Housesitters
At Housesitmatch.com we have long been exponents for home security through the presence of housesitters keeping the home occupied. We also believe in the ideal combination of having an alarm system and housesitters together. When you leave your home for…
What is housesitting? Q&A with Founder of HouseSitMatch
Occasionally, Lamia Walker our founder is asked to take part in an interview about how and why she founded HouseSitMatch.com and to explain ‘ What is Housesitting ‘. Recently, Lamia was asked to take part in her first Twitter Q&A…
Preparing for a House Sitter – 5 Top tips
It makes no difference if it’s your first house sitter or your tenth. Packing for a trip abroad and preparing for a trusted house sitter to care for your home and pets while you’re away can be overwhelming. When preparing…
House Sitter Check list: Essentials for Every Sitter
How would you prepare the ultimate house sitter check list to ensure peace of mind when you leave home? Here are some top tips on how to prepare the ultimate check list prepared by trusted house sitters for home and…