Mature couple available in Canberra Reviews

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Hi there,

We think we can be of help in looking after your home, garden and pets.

We are a mature, non-smoking couple living in Darwin, with experience housesitting in Australia, the USA and the UK.

I (Gary - aged 51 yrs old) have 15 years experiencing managing properties in Australia (including being part of 66 house renovations and 23 new builds).

I also have 5 years experience working weekends in the timber and landscape yards at Bunnings in Palmerston, NT.

I also used to be a night auditor / hotel night-duty manager working weekends for almost 7 years in Darwin (working at a hotel that used to be in the Quality Hotel chain).

Real Estate & Property Management is a big part of my background and in May 2022 I received my full ACT Real Estate License via Access Canberra. I am also a licensed business broker and stock and station agent in the ACT. In January 2025 I also received my Real Estate and Business Agent License in the NT.

My wife (whose nickname is "Soi" - 55 years old) also has hotel experience. She worked part-time for 6 months as a trainee housekeeping supervisor.

On the pet management side, I (Gary) had a dog for 10 years. I also grew up with cats for 20 years. Soi had a poodle for 19 years. While doing house and pet sitting assignments we have looked after a number of different types of animals including dogs, cats, chickens, guinea pigs, fish, horses and ponies.

I work as a Business Broker, while Soi is a stay-at-home housewife, which means your home, garden and pets would be looked after all day, 7 days a week.

We own a dual-key apartment in Darwin (mortgage-free), and know what is required to look after a home. As mentioned above, I have 15 years experience inspecting properties so know what is required from home owners such as yourself in passing vacate inspections to the right standard.

Let us know if you think we are a good match for your housesitting assignment?

We are more than happy to attend an interview, either online or in-person.

Full clean police clearance certificates and good references can also be provided as well as Australian ID (Passport & Drivers License).

Kind Regards,

Gary & Soi

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“Gary and Soi were ideal house sitters for us. Their experience in house sitting meant that we could leave our home for overseas confidently knowing they were a remarkable capable couple. We arrived home to a clean and tidy home with some provisions left for us. I would happily get them again and happily recommend them for anyone looking for experienced house sitters.”

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“Gary and Soi were wonderful housesitters. The home and pet were very well looked after.”

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“Gary and Soi looked after our pets and house over a two week period. They are good communicators and took care of our sometimes finicky pets, including one that required medication, and one that suffers from some anxiety issues. The cats seemed relaxed and happy with them, and we greatly appreciated the care they offered. Highly recommend.”

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“We've had Soi and Gary looking after our cats, plants and home several times now, and we're always happy to have them when they're available. They are a friendly and responsible couple, and always leave the house in a perfect state, including a bunch of happy cats. Highly recommend.”

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“Gary and Soi were a pleasure to deal with, looked after our three cats and dog as well as our house very well.”

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“This was the second time Gary and Soi looked after our two dogs and our house. As was the case on the first sit, we came home to two very well looked after dogs and a spotless house. Would highly recommend Gary and Soi to anyone looking for excellent sitters.”

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“Gary and Soi are excellent housesitters. We were very pleased on return to find the house neat and clean and our dogs very well cared for. Have already rebooked them for our next trip and would highly recommend to others.”

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