Any tips on how to find a house sitter?

[ClareC]

I really have no idea where to start...

Thank you

Clare

[Undiscovered]

How long are you looking for? I always thought a great idea would be to ask on the forum if anyone is having building works done in their house and needed to escape the chaos for a few weeks/months/whatever you need. Likely to be families and local? It's a win win. Just an idea, no experience of it (although would love the opportunity next March if that's when you need someone :0)). Good luck!

[bluesuperted]

Undiscovered what a fab idea, we'd have loved that this school holiday... Any takers for house sitters in October half term?!

[alieh]

We're looking for a housesitting gig for 3-4 weeks over Xmas and early January for my parents to come and visit if that suits anyone!

There are often posts looking for housesitting (both wanted and offered) on the Residential Property section of the EDForum.

[ClareC]

We need someone for the last two weeks of september, however we left ED just over a year ago now and live in rural Kent so the house sit is more of a country retreat than city break!! Car driver essential!!

It's lovely here and very relaxing but sadly there is no local forum to ask these things! Everyone locally seems to be working 24 7 at the moment harvesting!!

[bluesuperted]

Realised I'd be a rubbish house sitter though as am allergic to dogs and cats! Which I guess is main reason people want them, so unless ppl seeking gerbils or rabbits to be taken care of, we are probably of little use :)

[albert]

My ex nanny, now retired, house sits for me every summer. She loves animals, has cats of her own. If anyone is interested pm me and I will put you in touch.

[Belle]

I'm sure I read an article about an agency that was set up to provide housesitters - will see if I can find it.

[Salsie]

Have a look at trustedhousesitters.com whih may be what other person was taking a about! It's run by my friend and her partner and is exactly what you are looking for. Also a great site if you are look to house sit as hey have places all over the world!

[ClareC]

Thank you that would be great.

I will PM you Albert.