best way to find someone to look after the house
Jan 8th 2008, 7:44 pm
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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.
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Jan 8th 2008, 7:49 pm
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Re: best way to find someone to look after the house
Originally Posted by jules63
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.
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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.
Jan 8th 2008, 9:39 pm
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Re: best way to find someone to look after the house
Originally Posted by jules63
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.
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Jan 9th 2008, 9:00 am
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Re: best way to find someone to look after the house
Originally Posted by Mitzyboy
Well whereabouts is the house?
Jan 9th 2008, 9:40 am
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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.
Jan 9th 2008, 11:48 am
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Re: best way to find someone to look after the house
Originally Posted by jules63
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.
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Jan 9th 2008, 1:34 pm
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Re: best way to find someone to look after the house
Originally Posted by teddy14
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
Private agents in general charge anything around €40 for a changeover which includes cleaning and laundery
Jan 9th 2008, 1:59 pm
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Re: best way to find someone to look after the house
Originally Posted by Mitzyboy
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
Private agents in general charge anything around €40 for a changeover which includes cleaning and laundery
Jan 9th 2008, 2:10 pm
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Re: best way to find someone to look after the house
Originally Posted by Mitzyboy
Private agents in general charge anything around €40 for a changeover which includes cleaning and laundery
Jan 9th 2008, 2:51 pm
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Re: best way to find someone to look after the house
Originally Posted by Casa Santo Estevo
Are you advertising on here????
Jan 9th 2008, 7:36 pm
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Re: best way to find someone to look after the house
Originally Posted by Mitzyboy
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
Private agents in general charge anything around €40 for a changeover which includes cleaning and laundery
Jan 9th 2008, 7:44 pm
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Re: best way to find someone to look after the house
Originally Posted by Casa Santo Estevo
Are you advertising on here????
Jan 9th 2008, 9:12 pm
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Re: best way to find someone to look after the house
I got you two bottles - my place needs a good spring clean......!
Jan 9th 2008, 9:17 pm
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Re: best way to find someone to look after the house
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I got you two bottles - my place needs a good spring clean......!
Jan 9th 2008, 9:26 pm
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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!
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