best way to find someone to look after the house
 

I just wondered if people had any tips on the best way to find someone reliable to look after a house while I am not there. Now the workman have all gone I need someone to look in on the place and give it an air. At present this is being done by the agents who oversaw the building work but it seems expensive and someone doing it locally may be better value.

cheers

Re: best way to find someone to look after the house
 

Search the many English newspapers in your area in the services section, there`s usually plenty of house,dog sitters.

Alot of the English run house managment services that include a sitting service as well as cleaning and maintenance.

Re: best way to find someone to look after the house
 

Well whereabouts is the house?

Re: best way to find someone to look after the house
 

Good point, we all know someone who can do it if there close enough.:D

Re: best way to find someone to look after the house
 

Always try to get a personal recommendation. Ask around as much as possible and see if any names keep coming up then arrange a face to face meeting and trust your instincts.

Re: best way to find someone to look after the house
 

if you dont mind me asking, how much are the agents charging your for this service - I was thinking of setting up a similar service myself

Re: best way to find someone to look after the house
 

I charge €8 euros for a visit to check the place over, sweep, air the place and prepare a bed if the owners are coming over.

Private agents in general charge anything around €40 for a changeover which includes cleaning and laundery

Re: best way to find someone to look after the house
 

Are you advertising on here????:p

Re: best way to find someone to look after the house
 

Thats what my mate pays for his pace near Murcia.

Re: best way to find someone to look after the house
 

Have a look at Mitzy's signiture block! :thumbsup:

Re: best way to find someone to look after the house
 

Right, I want you at my place pronto..the money is in the post..

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Heh heh ...... no, I don't do changeovers and stuff ...... Don't know why, just never got into it. I pop to a few peoples houses to keep an eye on things. More often that non I get paid in Cava

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I got you two bottles - my place needs a good spring clean......! :D

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He will do it in his french maids gear for three. lol

Re: best way to find someone to look after the house
 

I am in old town oliva and the agents have quoted 20 euros to visit in the morning open windows etc and then revisit that afternoon to close the place up again.

Mitzyboy I tried to pm you but had a beer or two this evening and can't quite work out how to do it!