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ACT, Sydney, Central Coast, Hunter Valley, North Coast, South Coast, Rural/Regional NSW, Alice Springs, Darwin, Brisbane, South Eastern, Central, Central Coast (Qld), Northern QLD, Western QLD, SA, Hobart, Launceston, Burnie, Devonport, Rural/Regional Tas, VIC
Additional Info
References available, Non smoker, Experience with Domestic Animals
About
Hello
My husband and I are a retired English couple whose son is now living in Melbourne Victoria. We want to explore Australia with a view of emmigrating to Australia and we see house sitting as a way in which we could do this. Looking after someones house and or pets would help us get a real feel of the area.
We have experience in looking after dogs and cats having had our own and looked after family members pets when they go on holidays.
We are in our late 50's early 60's and are fit. We love walking and are houseproud, so would look after your home. My husband is very practical, a handyman around the house able to solve most maintainance issues.
We could supply references if required however, communication between us, potential sitters and house owners will put both our minds at rest..
We will be available from November 2017 until July 2018.
We would be very interested in a housesit over the Xmas New Year that would be open to us inviting some of our family to stay over. We would be very responsible and respectful of your property and pets at this time.
Roger and Phyllis
I have attached below a character reference from my colleague at my place of work for 23 years.
To whom it may concern.
I have known Phyllis Austin in excess of 23 years both as a work colleague and as a friend.
She was employed by Tesco Stores Limited in various managerial roles including Customer Service Manager responsible for the well being and training of over 120 staff, before ending up as a Compliance Manager in Newton Abbot store,
This role involved ensuring that the store remained safe and legal at all times. This meant liaising with the rest of the management team from Store Manager down to make sure that they completed all of their legal training such as Health and Safety, Fire and Pest Control.
During my time working with Phyllis she was always diligent and thorough and had a way of ensuring that everything was completed to tight timescales through her manner, encouraging others to do their best, and coaching/training whenever necessary. Part of her duties included being in charge of the store as a duty manager, and this task she completed with ease.
I would have no hesitation in recommending her for any role that she applied for as I know that her integrity and honesty are second to none.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Paul Foster
Customer Experience Manager
Newton Abbot 2920
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UK Housesit Testimonials
CHRISTOPHER - WALTON ON THAMES ENGLAND
SIT DATE: Mar 2017
THEIR ENDORSEMENT OF YOU:
Phyllis and Roger are the most delightful, genuine couple - we could tell that almost straight away when 'interviewing' sitters, and although we were a little nervous about letting 'strangers' into our home, once they arrived on our departure day we were very pleased with our choice. They looked after our house and cat for a whole month and we couldn't have been happier with returning to a spotless house, Roger having re-hung our front and back doors and made them close much more smoothly, and a happy cat who for once didn't give us the cold shoulder. Roger and Phyllis make ideal house-sitters. Highly recommended!
CLAUDIA - MALMESBURY
SIT DATE: Jul 2017
THEIR ENDORSEMENT OF YOU:
Roger and Phyllis are a really lovely couple, they are one of the best Housesitters we have ever had. They looked after our Spaniel Monty so well taking him for long walks every day and texting us updates regularly about Monty. When we returned the house was immaculate and they had taken good care of the garden which was looking really good, the lawns were mown beautifully. I would have no hesitation in recommending this lovely couple and hope they will come back and housesit when we go away again.
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HENRY - LONDON ENGLAND
SIT DATE: Jun 2017
THEIR ENDORSEMENT OF YOU:
Roger and Phyllis were great. In response to our concerns (mostly about dog care) they kindly came up a day early and patiently reassured us that all would be well. And indeed it was. They proved to be the perfect combination of being easy going, easy to talk to and being practical, resourceful and responsible. On our return the house looked better than when we left it, the fridge was full and the dog contented and relaxed. What more could we ask? Top, top marks. We would unreservedly recommend them to anyone wanting responsible house sitters and be happy to ask them again.
.REBECCA - PAIGNTON ENGLAND
SIT DATE: Aug 2017
THEIR ENDORSEMENT OF YOU:
Roger and Phyllis looked after our home and pets (Lucy the Basset, Boots & Annie our cats and Sooty the Chinchilla) for 10 days in August. They were brilliant right from the offset, we had regular contact with them leading up to sit and whist we were away, giving complete peace of mind. Our house was immaculate on our return you can tell they really care for both the pets and the home. All of our neighbors commented about the lovely couple we had to stay. We cannot recommend them both highly enough.