Free Accommodation
June 5, 2008 – 7:33 pmHouse sitter, house minder and home swapping. All now common terms regarding people living in or looking after each others houses. No renting or paying for holiday accommodation
There are a number of ways to do this.
House Swap where one swaps ones house or apartment with another. You or you and your family enter into an agreement with another to stay in their house for a period of time. The Person or persons who you swap with for the agreed time will come and live in your house. There you have it, free accommodation for your stay.
House sitting on the other hand is different again. The house sitter will live in your house while you are away. The house sitter is obliged to care for your house as if it were their own. The house sitting includes care of animals, garden maintenance and forwarding of mail if required.
You will save hundreds of dollars not to mention a lot of stress by having a house sitter. House sitting is an excellent way to help save money and have a holiday at the same time. the length of stay may vary from one week up to many months, depending on what the home owner requires.
House sitting on the whole is a free service. Depending on what is involved in looking after a property some house sitters will charge a nominal fee. Any fees are discussed and agreed upon between house sitter and owner beforehand. Agencies who offer a referral service or act as go between for property owners will charge a registration fee.
Accommodation for a family while on vacation can be the most expensive part of a holiday. Home swapping can be the answer. The homes are fully furnished, you get to discuss everything with the property owner before leaving and can choose who will look after your home. Every year thousands of happy travelers save thousands of dollars by home swapping. Never paying for overseas accommodation again.
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