Offers directory listings for house sitters and those who need to find house sitter 'well would I do it this way', but I wouldn't think of doing it". Even the lack of stability and continual relocation doesn't bother these two. Taking just two hours to move in, David says it's not stressful.
His advice to anyone thinking of housesitting is to be flexible, responsible and take the job seriously.
Australian Housesitters' director Colin McKay says a large proportion of tenants are in the mid-30s and saving for a home deposit, retirees, home renovators, artists or writers.
And while some positions can extend for up to a year, the most usual time frame covers around three months which makes flexibility imperative for anyone considering it.
The only real disadvantage is that you can be asked to move at anytime without notice.
For the homeowner, trusting the integrity of their guests is the major hurdle.
Despite these pitfalls, Mr McKay says it's a popular arrangement with more than 600 people registered in Sydney alone.
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