Explore practical articles about caring for your pets and home, planning a sitting arrangement and preparing for time away.
Prepare for time away with clear instructions for access, household routines and everyday property care. A practical guide to organising a live-in home sitting arrangement.
Good preparation helps a sitter understand your household and follow the routines that matter to you. Before you travel, think about feeding times, favourite walking routes, access to the property and the everyday tasks you want someone to handle. Clear instructions make the handover more useful and give your sitter a practical reference throughout the assignment.
Our articles explore the decisions behind pet and home care, from getting your animals ready for a new fa ce to organising information about your property. If you have no pets, a home sitting arrangement may be a better fit. Probate sitting offers a separate option for properties during estate administration.
The Home Service can discuss your dates, location and responsibilities with you, helping you understand the available sitting options and their practical requirements before making arrangements.