The appeal of houseminding is the ability to save on expensive
accommodation costs and put those savings towards a home, trip
or other goal. However, minders are fully aware that this
is not a "free ride" - each minder knows that he or
she must be prepared to keep your home immaculate, do chores
and care for your garden and pets.
Minder profiles are as varied as those of the owners and residents
who seek them out. No matter what your requirements, we
have a houseminder to suit you.
Some typical registration profiles:
Craig and Wendy James are
28 and 25 and saving for their own place |
"We are a young professional couple
(Craig - IT Manager, Wendy - Management Consultant
) saving for our first home and seeking houseminding
opportunities to accelerate reaching our goal. Responsible
non-smokers who are very house proud, we can care for
your pets and your garden, and are seeking any length
of stay." |
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| Susan Smith is
24 and a full-time university student |
| "I am a second year commerce student,
and a non smoker. I have been in shared accommodation
for the past year and would love to mind your house for
my final year. Dedicated to getting the best grades
for my course, I will be home studying most of the time. Coming
from the country, I adore pets and will take excellent
care of your garden." |
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| Jean and Colin Black are
a retired couple in their sixties |
| "We are ideal minders. Retired
but very active, we would be home most of the time, and
are keen gardeners. We maintained our own home for
many years and have cared for almost every type of pet
while our family was growing up. We like the variety
of living in many different locations after being in one
house for 30 years. Stays of any duration would suit
us." |
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| Jim Mancini is
a 35 year old single electrician |
| "I am a single male who has owned his
own home and am now looking for a medium term assignment
while I look for my next property. I am a very
houseproud and will keep your property immaculate and secure. You
can be sure that I'll take excellent care of your pets
and garden." |
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| The Dunns are
flexible |
"We're a family new to Sydney having
recently arrived from Adelaide While we save
for our own place, your family home is in good hands
with the Dunns. We are a houseproud, close-knit
family with 3 lovely, responsible kids who adore animals. Caroline
is a green thumb and would love to start a herb garden.
We've enclosed two references and can provide more if
required. We're available now for assignments of
any duration." |
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Our Members
Naturally, homeowners and residents want to know
the type of people who make up our HouseMinder
Register. Our members are made up of responsible
people who come from all walks of life and include:
- singles, couples and families
- young & middle-aged people
- retirees wanting to relocate for a period of
time
- dog, cat and other animal lovers
- keen gardeners and home handymen
- couples saving for a holiday or a home of their
own
- renovators wanting a respite from the builders
while they improve their own homes
- recent transferees who haven't yet established
a home and country or interstate folks looking
for a change of scenery
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Caroline
is a green thumb...
"I'll give your garden plenty of TLC while you're
away.... "
Julia is a homebody...
"I am used to running a household and am very
houseproud. I'll pay bills, run errands,
feed the pets and keep your property immaculate
and secure..... "
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