Posted 3/2/2024, 2:00:00 PM
Couple Saves Over £60K House-Sitting Lavish Homes Instead of Paying Rent
- Couple lived in 10-bed mansion in Oxford while house-sitting, allowing them to save money instead of paying high rents
- They've saved £16,000 so far from house-sitting full-time and not having to pay for accommodation
- Teacher has house-sat for 5 years, saving £60,000 in rent and using money to travel instead of a house deposit
- House-sitting sites have seen membership boom, with remote work and pet ownership rising making it more popular
- While saving money, downsides are not having your own place, having to be tidy, and carrying belongings in a suitcase