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Learn more about housesitting through our expert house and petsitters. Understand about the protocols from their shared real-life experiences accessible exclusively in these case study blogs.

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Discover all that you can experience in affordable travel by housesitting, when you live-like-a-local choosing to exchange your services for free accommodation around the world.

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Petsitting Posts

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Share the joys of animal care and companionship when petsitting in new locations both locally and around the world. Read our pet sitter diaries and blogs to see what pet minding is really like.

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Home Care Posts

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Study our top tips on home and garden care, for time saving and cost-efficient property and backyard maintenance. We offer expert advice on home décor, property renovation and land management.

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How to Find a House Sitter: 15 Top Tips For Peace of Mind

Want absolute peace of mind as a pet and homeowner? Discover 15 expert tips to find a house sitter online safely. Learn how our 4.9* Trustpilot rated platform protects your home and pets by connecting you to some excellent and…

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Future in Housesitting – Trust is the New Currency in 2030

When I happened upon housesitting as a business over 10 years ago I was struck by the opportunity to enjoy affordable travel through collaboration using the internet. Setting up a business where I could facilitate the meeting and matching of…

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Live Like a Local in London: A Top Sitter’s on Housesitting in London

Discover how housesitting lets you live like a local in London. Join one of our housesitters, Tiera St Claire on a scenic walk from Highbury & Islington to Angel, featuring top local cafés, charity shops, and budget tips! Housesitting in…

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Housesitting in Brazil: The Complete Guide for Expats, Pet Owners & Sitters

Housesitting in Brazil is still a relatively new concept, but for expats and pet owners who travel, it offers an ideal alternative to kennels and traditional pet care. Brazil is very pet friendly as a country, and a beautiful place…

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A House Sitter in Marlow Remembers the Scent of Lime Trees & River Mist

When I left my hometown years ago in search of new horizons, I never expected to return decades later as a house sitter in Marlow—revisiting old haunts and discovering a rich cultural history I had barely noticed as a child.…

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Housesitting in Andalucía Spain: Top Guide to House Sitting in Southern Spain

This is a guide to housesitting in Andalucia, for people wanting to travel there affordably by looking after homes and pets. On HouseSit Match, Southern Spain consistently stands out as a hotspot for housesitting, with a vibrant community of homeowners…

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