Top 10 Affordable Things to Do in London
London is one of the most interesting, vibrant and eclectic cities in the world. There is so much to see and do and take in it. As a Pet and House Sitter you may have limited time to see the sites, depending upon feeding routines, walking and cuddle schedules, however, in my experience even London […]
Healthy cats are happy cats
Healthy cats are happy cats – By and large the adage that a healthy pet is a happy pet is pretty much true, as any pet owner can attest. With cats it may be harder to detect the degree of happiness, there is very rarely a wagging tail or lolling tongue waving at you with […]
HouseSit Builds Trust – by Lamia Walker
Recently, Lamia Walker our founder was asked to launch the first #HouseSitChat on Twitter. It was an interview about housesitting and petsitting for affordable travel, and how HouseSitMatch.com builds trust in the housesitting industry. The Twitter Q&A which was a fun and rapid fire set of interactions with some great people keen to learn more […]
House sale taking too long? A housesitter can help
When we make the huge step of trying to sell our home it can be an emotional and physical upheaval. Then when the house sale takes far longer than expected that can take its toll. Here are some ideas about how you can optimise your chances of a speedy house sale. Why Isn’t my House […]
House for sale? Here’s what you need to consider
Before anyone puts their house for sale and invites strangers in to view their home there is usually a consideration of market value, curb appeal and what one might do to prepare the home for a profitable sale. Whether or not we spend the time and invest in that process depends on our personal circumstances […]
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 are many advantages not least of which is the children’s adoration and care for the […]
Seniors active and less mobile often sleep in a recliner
Seniors whether they are active or less mobile often like sleeping in a recliner. As a senior if you are housesitting you may well be used to taking certain creature comforts with you; a pillow; a bolster cushion. We all have our favourite indulgences. Finding a recliner in the house can be a real boost. […]
Housesitters or Property Management Companies
At Housesitmatch we are often asked if housesitters could do the job of a property management company. The issue of housesitters and property management comes up quite regularly, and we usually respond with a horses for courses response. The reason that people need housesitters is often related to the care for pets in the home […]
Travel Abu Dhabi – Housesitter, Tourist and Resident
Whether you are considering moving to or travelling in or becoming an Abu Dhabi housesitter with Housesitmatch you need to prepare by investigating the culture, the places to visit and what it might be like to live there. Here we have prepared a short blog to help you savour this stunning though as yet undiscovered […]
Smart Homes and Smart Security – Good for Business
Trends in Smart Homes and Smart Security in Business Technology has continued to advance apace, especially in the field of smart homes and smart security. More home are becoming ‘smart homes’ and security is often seen as more than just a burglar alarm and a housesitter, though the benefits of a human sitter caring for […]