Saving for a house? You know how it goes; cut back on dinners out and weekends away, and as for that overseas holiday – forget it! Getting a deposit together while paying rent feels like putting your life on hold.
But does it have to?
Imagine travelling the world without accommodation costs. Now, imagine living in Amsterdam! Outback Queensland! Upstate New York!
Welcome to the world of house-sitting. In recent years, house-sitting has emerged as a cost-effective, and adventurous way of seeing the world while saving.
Besides living free of rent and utilities costs, house-sitting offers benefits like:
Think it sounds like a win-win? Read on…
When considering house-sitting, be aware of the downsides, such as:
House-sitting, as a ticket to experiencing an inexpensive and varied life, speaks for itself.
If you can work from home, love interacting with animals and are keen to travel, how much could you save towards your own home if you didn’t have rent or utilities bills?
What if you chose a house-sit close to home? Think: no travel costs, continue working as normal, staying close to friends and family. How quickly would your savings grow, then?
House-sitting may well be the financial opportunity you’re seeking!
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