I started a new house sit late yesterday afternoon. This one is located in Hamilton, in the suburb of Enderley. I’m here just for a few days to fill in a short window that I had in my schedule before the next property, which is due to start on January 28th. The Enderley homeowners have…
House Sitting Is Not A Holiday
House sitting is a fantastic way to experience new locations, enjoy a change of scenery, and, for some, take a break from the routine. However, it’s crucial to remember that house sitting jobs in New Zealand are serious responsibilities. Homeowners entrust their most valuable possessions — their home and often their beloved pet — to…
Cambridge
Today is my first full day on a brand new house sit, following straight on from my previous one in Whatawhata which concluded last night. This property is a lifestyle block located about 6kms out of Cambridge and it’s really nice, quite a rural oasis with lots of native and introduced trees surrounded by working…
Screening Your House Sitters
When entrusting your home to NZ house sitters, ensuring the security of your property and the sanctity of your personal privacy is absolutely paramount. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is by thoroughly vetting every applicant who is seeking house sitting jobs in NZ, particularly by checking their references and verifying their…
Whatawhata
I started a new house sit a couple days ago. This property is a lifestyle block located in rural Whatawhata in the Hamilton district, with only a short 10-minute drive to the Dinsdale shopping centre. It’s my first time looking after this place. I’m here until January 11th and then it’s straight on to the…
Is House Sitting Sub-Leasing?
There are many advantages to engaging the services of NZ house sitters when you go on holiday. For starters, they keep your home secure and they make sure that your pets are happy and healthy, if not a little spoiled. But if you are renting the property you live in, as opposed to actually owning…
Avoiding Breakages
Obtaining house sitting jobs in New Zealand is a genuinely rewarding experience, but with it comes the responsibility of safeguarding someone else’s home and belongings. To help ensure a stress-free and professional experience, it’s strongly advised that on their first day on each new assignment Kiwi house sitters take proactive steps to minimise the risk…
Oops! Dealing With Breakages
House sitting jobs in NZ can be an awesome way to enjoy new parts of the country and take care of someone’s cherished home and pets. However, accidents can happen, and breaking something – especially if it’s valuable or, worse, irreplaceable — can be a nightmare for both the NZ house sitters and the homeowners….
Te Awamutu
After a pause of six weeks on my house sitting, I’m finally back into it. This property is located in suburban Te Awamutu. I normally go for the more rural properties but my car is overdue for a good birthday and needing a thorough service, wheel alignment, and some other bits and pieces. So when…
How House Sitters Make Ideal Security
Leaving their home unoccupied for any length of time can be nerve-wracking for Kiwi homeowners, especially when burglary statistics show that vacant properties are prime targets for intruders. One of the most effective ways to protect your home while you’re away is to hire New Zealand house sitters. By simply living on the property, house…