Do you get long term House Sitting positions?
Yes some can be. House sitting positions can be anything from 1 day to 2 or more years but generally the length of a House Sitting position varies between 1 week and 4 months with the most common being between 2 and 6 weeks. You can search our 'house sitting positions' database by length of sitting position at any time to see what's available.
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Do we get paid for House sitting?
Not usually, but everything is negotiable between you and the Home Owner. In the majority of cases it's a straight swap where House Sitters care for the house and pets in exchange for free accommodation. However there maybe exceptions when a ...
How do I get the free House Sitting Guide?
The free House Sitting Guide is only available to registered Mindahome home owners and registered, fully subscribed house sitters. You will find the link to download the guide on your members "How to" page which is in your Mindahome control panel.
How can I search for sitting positions in specific locations?
On the home owners list page you can use the 'Additional filters' button to search by location or postcode. You can also click the 'See map' icon at the top right of the home owners list or first choose a state then click the icon to see the map for ...
I'm not having much luck getting a sitting position, what am I doing wrong?
There are often several applicants for positions in cities and popular holiday locations so when starting out as a house sitter, follow these steps to help you get off to a successful beginning. 1. Obtain a 'Police check' or 'Police clearance': This ...
Is a house sitting agreement needed?
We recommend that a 'House sitting agreement' between both parties is used. It can spell out the duties and expectations of both parties in black and white, leaving little room for misunderstanding. Mindahome has a sample Agreement for your use in ...